Cancer (कर्क rashi) ♋: nature, ruling planet and name letters
Cancer (कर्क rashi) ♋ is the 4th sign of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is Moon and its element is Water. In Vedic astrology your birth sign (janma rashi) is the sign the Moon occupied at birth; traditionally it can also be found from the first syllable of your name.
Cancer: key facts
| Ruling planet | Moon |
|---|---|
| Element | Water |
| Position in the zodiac | 90° to 120° (sidereal) |
| Name syllables | Hi, Hu, He, Ho, Da, Di, Du, De, Do |
| Nakshatras | Punarvasu (pada 4), Pushya (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Ashlesha (pada 1, 2, 3, 4) |
| Lucky day | Monday |
| Lucky colour | White, silvery |
| Lucky direction | North-west |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Mantra of the ruling planet | Om Shraam Shreem Shraum Sah Chandramase Namah |
| Gemstone of the ruling planet | Moti (pearl) (do not wear a gemstone without showing your full kundli) |
Cancer nature
Sensitive, family-loving and caring; watch your mood swings.
Its ruling planet Moon is linked to emotion and the mind. It signifies mother, mind and travel.
Simple remedies for Cancer
- Offer water or milk on the Shivalinga; take your mother's blessings; meditate for a while daily to keep the mind calm.
- Donation: Rice, milk, white cloth, silver (Monday)
- Recitation: Shiva Panchakshara Stotra, Om Namah Shivaya
All 12 signs
♈ Aries♉ Taurus♊ Gemini♋ Cancer♌ Leo♍ Virgo♎ Libra♏ Scorpio♐ Sagittarius♑ Capricorn♒ Aquarius♓ Pisces
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