Cancer Ascendant - Characteristics of Cancer Sign

Every astrological sign in the zodiac is important in its own way. Each sign has its own Karak element, characteristics and importance. When a sign rises in the Ascendant, it prominently affects your Kundali.

In this series about astrological signs, today we will talk about Cancer sign. We will tell you about certain effects of Cancer ascendant on your Kundali and life. We will also discuss auspicious and inauspicious planets for Cancer ascendant.

Basic Information about Cancer sign

Cancer is the fourth sign in the zodiac. It expands from 90 degrees to 120 degrees. Moon is the ruling planet of Cancer sign. The symbol of this sign is a crab, which lives in damp areas near water.

Cancer is a watery sign. It is considered to be feminine. Hence, even men belonging to this sign possess some feminine qualities or characteristics.

Cancer is considered to be a movable sign. Therefore, you may always be involved with one thing or another.

Cancer Ascendant and Your Personality Traits

In this slide, we will discuss your personality traits. You will have frequent mood swings. You may easily get angry over something. But, you will also calm down and be happy about something else soon.

Cancer is a watery sign. Therefore, you will be very emotional in life. In fact, you will also get hurt with other people’s problems. You will easily get restless over petty issues.

Since you are too emotional, all your decisions in life are affected by this part of your nature. Hence, you should always think thoroughly before taking any decision. You have a flexible nature. You try to adjust yourself to your circumstances.

Your personality is similar to a crab’s instincts. When a crab grabs something with its claw, it does not let go for a long time. Similarly, if you tend to stick with an opinion, you don’t let go of it easily. If you make a friend, you sacrifice everything for him or her. In the same way, if you create an enemy, you will always maintain the same kind of relationship.

If you get attached to a person emotionally, you tend to stick with him or her for many years. You fantasize about major deals and projects. But you are also hard working and skilled.

You are interested in fields related to art. You are also fond of nature and scenic beauty. You love places in close proximity to water. You are also fond of traveling.

Auspicious Planets for Cancer Ascendant

Let us now talk about auspicious planets for Cancer Ascendant. Moon is the Lord of Cancer ascendant. Hence, it will be extremely auspicious for you. Mars is the Yogkari planet for Cancer ascendant. Therefore, it will also be very auspicious.

Mars is the Lord of both fifth and tenth house. Hence, it will give very auspicious results. Fifth house is a trine house, while tenth house is a center house. When they are associated with each other, you get auspicious results.

Jupiter will be the Lord of your fortune. Therefore, it will give auspicious results. Jupiter’s second sign, Pisces, is in ninth house. Although Jupiter’s Mooltrikona sign, Sagittarius, is in sixth house, it will still not give inauspicious results.

Inauspicious Planets for Cancer Ascendant

Let us also tell you about inauspicious planets for Cancer Ascendant. Sun is considered to be neutral for this ascendant. This is because Sun is the Lord of second house. Second house in your Kundali is considered to be neutral.

Second house acts as Marak. However, Sun never suffers from Marak Dosha. Therefore, it is neutral for Cancer Ascendant. For Cancer Ascendant, Mercury is the Lord of third and twelfth house. Hence, it is extremely inauspicious.

Although Venus is the Lord of both fourth and eleventh house, it is still not auspicious for you. Fourth house is a center house. Therefore, it is neutral. Eleventh house is known as Trishdaya house.

Saturn is considered to be the most inauspicious planet for Cancer Ascendant. This is because Saturn is the Lord of two inauspicious houses.

Saturn is the Lord of both seventh and eighth house. Both these houses are inauspicious. Seventh house acts as Marak, while eighth house is a Trik house.

Remedies for Cancer Ascendant

Before we conclude this webcast, let us tell you about auspicious gemstones. Pearl, Coral and Yellow Sapphire will be auspicious for you. If you are unable to buy expensive gemstones, you can also wear semi-gemstones related to them.

However, you should remember one important thing. You should only wear gemstones when the planets related to these are weak in your Kundali. Pearl is for Moon. You can wear Coral for Mars, while Yellow Sapphire is worn for Jupiter.

If Dasha or Antardasha of an inauspicious planet is active in your Kundali, you can also chant mantras related to this planet. This will minimize inauspicious results. During Dasha of a planet, you can also make donations and keep fasts related to this planet.