Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha - Karka Ascendant
Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha for Karka (Cancer) Ascendant
For Cancer (Karka) ascendant, Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha places Rahu in the 4th house in Karka and Ketu in the 10th house. Since Cancer is ruled by Moon, the interaction between Moon and Rahu-Ketu determines the specific effects. water element cardinal quality modifies how this dosha manifests in daily life.
Last updated: 12 April 2026 · Source: BPHS, Phaladeepika
General Effects of Shankhpal Kaal Sarp Dosha
Shankhpal Kaal Sarp has Rahu in the 4th house (home, mother, property, mental peace) and Ketu in the 10th (career, public reputation, father). This creates a tug-of-war between domestic and professional life.
Rahu in the 4th disrupts mental peace and domestic harmony. Property matters may involve disputes. Relationship with the mother can be complex - either she is dominating or there is emotional distance.
Ketu in the 10th gives unconventional career paths. The native may change careers multiple times or work in fields others find unusual. Public reputation fluctuates. On the positive side, this placement can give spiritual authority and recognition in non-traditional fields.
Remedies
- 1.Perform Kaal Sarp Puja at Trimbakeshwar Temple.
- 2.Place a Shri Yantra in the home puja room to stabilise 4th house energy.
- 3.Serve the mother and elderly women - this directly pacifies Rahu in the 4th.
- 4.Recite Chandra (Moon) mantra "Om Shram Shreem Shroum Sah Chandraya Namah" 108 times on Mondays for mental peace.
- 5.Avoid purchasing property during Rahu-Ketu transit over the 4th-10th axis.