Vedic rashi · कर्क
♋ Karka
Crab · Water · Chara (Movable) · Ruler: Moon (Chandra)
Strengths
- • Care
- • Intuition
- • Devotion
- • Memory
Challenges
- • Moodiness
- • Fear
- • Attachment
Deep reading of Karka
Karka is the first water sign - the womb of the zodiac. Ruled by Chandra (Moon), it brings sensitivity, imagination and a strong family thread. Jupiter is exalted in Karka (5°), granting wisdom and good fortune. The nakshatras here are the 4th quarter of Punarvasu, all of Pushya and all of Ashlesha. Pushya is often called the most auspicious nakshatra - nourishment and support. Ashlesha is the serpent nakshatra - perceptive yet hypnotic. Karmically Karka learns unconditional care and to release the need to control loved ones. Upayas: white pearls, caring for one's mother, full-moon fasts, water rituals.
Nakshatras in this rashi
Punarvasu
JupiterReturning home, renewal, care. Ruled by Jupiter.
Pushya
SaturnNourishment, protection, the most auspicious nakshatra. Ruled by Saturn.
Ashlesha
MercuryHypnosis, perceptiveness, occult skill. Ruled by Mercury.