♋ Karka · Jun 21 – Jul 22
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About Cancer
Cancer is the fourth Western zodiac sign and covers the tropical Sun period Jun 21 – Jul 22. It is a cardinal water sign, associated with emotion, home, memory and protection. In Vedic astrology its corresponding rashi is Karka, ruled by the Moon and strongly linked with mind, mother, nourishment and belonging.
Personality
Cancer natives are usually sensitive, caring and responsive to emotional atmosphere. They can be protective of family and close friends, sometimes becoming guarded when they feel unsafe. Their strength grows when they trust their intuition without carrying every burden personally.
Traits
Cancer suits caregiving, education, psychology, hospitality, food, real estate, public service and family businesses. They work best where emotional intelligence and responsibility are respected.
In love Cancer seeks emotional safety, trust and a sense of home. They give deeply, but they need a partner who responds gently and does not dismiss their feelings.
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Questions
In Western tropical astrology, Cancer dates are Jun 21 – Jul 22. The exact start and end can vary slightly in different years.
Cancer corresponds to Karka rashi. Karka is ruled by the Moon, known as Chandra.
Cancer is caring, intuitive, protective and emotionally aware. It can also become moody or defensive when security feels threatened.
Cancer often connects well with Scorpio, Pisces and Taurus. For marriage matching, astrologers also compare Moon sign, nakshatra and other kundli factors.
The Moon represents mind, feeling, nourishment and changeability. These themes match Cancer's emotional and protective nature.
A daily horoscope reads by sign. Your full kundli reads your exact birth chart — dashas, yogas and cited reports, free to begin.
