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Karka

Cancer · Crab · Rashi #4

Ruler Moon
Element Water
Quality Cardinal (Chara)
Gender Feminine
Degrees 90° - 120°
Dosha Karka carries a Kapha affinity through its water element and the Moon's cool, nourishing nature.

Personality

Karka natives are emotionally perceptive, deeply caring, and fiercely protective of those they love. Their sensitivity is both a gift and a vulnerability -- they absorb the emotional atmosphere of any room they enter. They have long emotional memories and can hold onto hurts for years if not consciously processed.

Health Tendencies

The chest, stomach, breasts, and lymphatic system are Karka's primary areas of concern. They are susceptible to digestive issues that fluctuate with emotional state, water retention, and chest congestion. Emotional eating is a common pattern, and their health is unusually responsive to their mental state.

Career & Vocation

Karka natives thrive in caregiving roles: nursing, counseling, social work, early childhood education, hospitality, and food-related businesses. They also excel in real estate, history, and any field connected to heritage or tradition.

Relationships

Karka natives are among the most devoted and nurturing partners, creating homes that feel like sanctuaries. They express love through feeding, caring for, and emotionally attending to their partner.

Nakshatras in Karka

Punarvasu (4th pada), Pushya, Ashlesha

Planetary Dignity

Exalted: Jupiter (exalted at 5°). Debilitated: Mars (debilitated at 28°).

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