Cancer (Karka Rashi) Horoscope August 17, 2026
Moon Transit Today
| Moon in Kanya (3rd house) | Favourable until 4:19 PM |
|---|---|
| Moon in Tula (4th house) | Adverse |
Lucky Number, Colour and Time
Planetary Transits (Gochar)
| Sun | in Karka, 1st house - neutral |
|---|---|
| Mars | in Mithuna, 12th house - neutral |
| Mercury | in Karka, 1st house - neutral |
| Jupiter | in Karka, 1st house - neutral |
| Venus | in Kanya, 3rd house - favourable |
| Saturn (retrograde) | in Meena, 9th house - neutral |
| Rahu (retrograde) | in Kumbha, 8th house - neutral |
| Ketu (retrograde) | in Simha, 2nd house - neutral |
Cancer Sign Profile
| Rashi Lord | Moon (Chandra) |
|---|---|
| Adorable Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Element | Water |
| Nature | Movable (Chara) |
| Name letters | Hi, Hu, He, Ho, Da, Di, Du, De, Do |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lucky colour for Cancer today, August 17, 2026?
The lucky colour for Cancer (Karka) on August 17, 2026 is White, the lucky number is 9, and the favourable direction is Northwest.
Is today a good day for Cancer?
By Chandrabala, the Moon transits the 3rd house from Karka until 4:19 PM, which is favourable. Schedule important work in this window.
What is the lucky time for Cancer today?
The most supportive window today is 05:51 to 07:30 (Amrita choghadiya). Avoid starting new work in Rahu Kaal.
How is this Cancer rashifal calculated?
BhaktiRas rashifal follows the Vedic Moon-sign method. Planetary positions come from the Swiss Ephemeris (Lahiri ayanamsha); Chandrabala, Tarabala and gochar are derived from them, and the prediction is written from those computed facts.
Rashifal for Other Rashis
Aries (Mesha) · Taurus (Vrishabha) · Gemini (Mithuna) · Leo (Simha) · Virgo (Kanya) · Libra (Tula) · Scorpio (Vrishchika) · Sagittarius (Dhanu) · Capricorn (Makara) · Aquarius (Kumbha) · Pisces (Meena)
For tithi, nakshatra and shubh muhurat, see Today's Panchang.
Updated for August 17, 2026 (IST). Vedic Moon-sign method, Lahiri ayanamsha.