Cancer Zodiac Sign: Personality, Traits and Characteristics
Cancer (Kark) is the sign of home, feelings and care. Ruled by the Moon and belonging to the water element, Cancer natives are sensitive, protective and deeply attached to family and memories. This guide covers Cancer personality, strengths, career, love, health and compatibility, with a sign character built on care, memory and emotional depth.
Cancer at a glance
- Birth dates (common)
- 21 Jun – 22 Jul
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Element
- Water
- Quality
- Movable
- Symbol
- Crab
- Lucky colour
- White
- Lucky number
- 2
- Lucky day
- Monday
- Gemstone (traditional)
- Pearl
- Body area ruled
- Chest and stomach
Cancer personality traits
Cancer natives are intuitive, caring and imaginative. They read moods well and often become the emotional anchor of their family or group. Their feelings can rise and fall like the Moon itself, and they need a safe place to recharge. Cancer natives are often the ones who remember birthdays, cook for the family and notice when someone is upset. They tend to be shy with strangers but warm and funny with close people. Like the crab, they protect themselves with a hard shell and open up only once they feel safe.
Key strengths
- Caring and protective
- Strong intuition
- Good memory
- Loyal to family and friends
Areas to work on
- Mood swings
- Over-sensitivity
- Holding on to the past
- Reluctance to speak openly when hurt
Career and money
Cancer do well in caring and nurturing fields: medicine and nursing, teaching, counselling, hospitality, food, real estate and home-based business. They are careful with money, tend to save for the family's security, and work best where they feel valued. At work Cancer are caring colleagues who build trust and stay loyal to their organisation. They often do well in roles that involve people, food, education or health. They are natural savers, and their financial confidence grows when they keep an emergency fund.
Love, marriage and compatibility
Cancer are devoted partners who create warmth and security at home. They need reassurance and gentle communication, since criticism hurts them deeply. Cancer natives look for emotional security in love and give devoted, nurturing care in return. Home and family matter deeply to them, and they can be sensitive to tone and mood. The compatible signs listed below are traditionally seen as caring and supportive partners.
Traditionally compatible signs:
Health and wellbeing
Cancer traditionally rules the chest and stomach, so digestion often reflects their emotions. Regular meals, light food during stress and time with loved ones or in nature support wellbeing. Cancer's emotions and digestion are closely linked, so stress can show up as acidity, bloating or poor appetite. Home-cooked meals, regular timings and calming activities such as music or time near water are helpful. Talking to a trusted person also lightens the load.
Tips for Cancer
- Say what you feel instead of expecting others to guess.
- Do not carry old hurts forward.
- Keep regular meal times.
This information is for general guidance and entertainment. Birth dates shown are the common sun-sign ranges; your moon sign is set by your janam kundli. Consult a qualified astrologer before wearing any gemstone, and take health decisions on a doctor's advice.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Cancer?
Cancer is ruled by Moon.
What are the element and quality of Cancer?
Cancer is a Water sign with a Movable quality.
What are the lucky colour and number for Cancer?
The lucky colour for Cancer is White and the lucky number is 2.
Which signs are compatible with Cancer?
Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus are traditionally seen as compatible with Cancer.
What are the birth dates for Cancer?
By the common sun-sign calendar, 21 Jun – 22 Jul. Your moon sign is set by your janam kundli.
What is the Cancer horoscope for today?
Today's Cancer horoscope is on the daily Cancer horoscope page, linked at the top of this guide. It gives short, practical cues on career, money, relationships and health for the day.
Is Kark rashifal the same as Cancer horoscope?
Yes. Kark is the Hindi and Vedic name for Cancer, so Kark rashifal, Cancer rashifal and Cancer horoscope all point to the same sign. In Hindi it is written कर्क.
Is the Cancer horoscope based on sun sign or moon sign?
It follows the Vedic (sidereal) moon sign, the Chandra Rashi. Your moon sign depends on where the Moon was at birth, so check your janam kundli. 21 Jun – 22 Jul is only the common sun-sign date range for Cancer.
How often is the Cancer rashifal updated?
A fresh Cancer daily horoscope is published every morning (IST), so check back each day for aaj ka Kark rashifal.
What are the lucky day and gemstone for Cancer?
The lucky day for Cancer is Monday, and Pearl is the traditional gemstone. Consult a qualified astrologer before wearing any gemstone.