Cancer in Kannada
The Crab's Celestial Name
Karkaṭaka
ಕರ್ಕಟಕ
🌊 Element
Water
💎 Ruling Planet
Moon (Chandra)
⚖️ Quality
Cardinal
📜 About This Sign
In Kannada, the zodiac sign Cancer is known as "Karkaṭaka" (ಕರ್ಕಟಕ), which directly translates to "the Crab." This name reflects the sign's symbolic animal and its sideways-moving, protective nature.
Karkaṭaka is characterized by deep emotion, intuition, and a strong connection to home and family. As a water sign ruled by the Moon, it represents nurturing, sensitivity, and the ebb and flow of feelings. The crab's shell symbolizes the protective barrier between its soft interior and the outside world.
The sign embodies the principle of caring, memory, and emotional security.
Key Strengths
- Loyal & Protective
- Intuitive & Compassionate
- Tenacious & Imaginative
Core Traits
- Nurturing
- Home-loving
- Moody
- Cautious