One of the most prominent astrological events related to Cancer sign is the continued 8th house Transit of Saturn till April 2025. Known as Ashtam Shani in common astrological parlance, this transit of the planet known as the lord of Justice and Karma is quite capable of creating complexities on many fronts.
The good part is that the ultimate benefic Jupiter comes to occupy your 11th house from may 1, 2024. Jupiter’s transit in your 11th house for almost 13 months post May 1, 2024 will give you comfort in many areas. Perhaps thats how the Divinity operates, giving ease and reprive whenever one thinks that nothing is working out at all.
The 2024 predictions for Cancer sign are primarily based on the major transits like that of Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu. In addition, this forecast also looks at the positions of strength and weakness of your planetary lord Moon through out the year.
At Astropatri, we feel that a mix of simple and easy to do remedies works better than costly remedies. Infact we feel that the key basics of life like doing good to others, remaining kind to everyone, respecting elders, helping the needy, feeding the hungry and praying to the Power above are good enough to take you through any adversity or calamity.
Significance of Jupiter for Cancer sign
Jupiter is the Lord of the Sixth House and the Lord of the Ninth house in the horoscope. The Sixth house is the house of Debts and Disease and the ninth house is the house of Fortune or Luck.
The Mooltrikona sign for Jupiter is Sagittarius which happens to fall in the sixth house of the horoscope. Hence, Jupiter happens to be a functional malefic planet for Cancer ascendant.
Jupiter is transiting from the tenth house till May 1.
Improved Job Prospects
Click here to read detailed predictions about Jupiter Transit in Aries for Cancer
Jupiter will change its sign from 1st May 2024 to Taurus
Jupiter will be retrograde from 10th October 2024.
This transit is likely to cause uncertainty regarding Career.
Significance of Saturn for Cancer sign
Saturn happens to be the Lord of the Seventh House and the Eighth House from Cancer. The Seventh house is the House of Marriage and the Eighth house is the House of Longevity of Marriage.
Saturn is a functional malefic planet for the Cancer ascendant.
Saturn will be retrograde from 30th June 2024
Retrograde Saturn will increase the challenges for the natives.
There shall be much respite for the native once Saturn becomes direct from 16th November 2024.
Rahu will be transiting from the Ninth house as the year starts
Rahu will remain in Pisces which happens to rise in the ninth house throughout the year.
There can be travelling because of this transit.
There can be differences with the father or the health of the father may be the cause of concern.
Ketu will be transiting from the third house during the entire year.
This transit can be considered good. There may be a rise amidst efforts.
However, there can be strained relationships with siblings.
Click here to read Detailed Rahu Ketu Transit Predictions for Cancer
The following are the key insights for 2024 regarding Cancer Career:
Career Prospects good before May 1
The transit of Jupiter from the Tenth house is likely to be helpful for the career.
However, one issue with Jupiter is that it often acts as an easy-going planet. Even though planet’s support is there,the native may not put adequate efforts required to achieve best results.
Career Prospects improve further after May 1
Things should improve for the career prospects when Jupiter transits from the eleventh house on 1st May 2024. T
he hard work done in the past may start fructifying.
Increased efforts required after Jupiter gets retrograde from 10th October 2024.
This transit can give gains with increased efforts.
Foreign Travel & Assignments, Thanks to Rahu
Rahu will be transiting from the ninth house. This transition can trigger career changes. The native may likely get success in foreign travel. It is also likely that the native may get foreign assignments.
Short Travels, Gains from Contractual Assignments
Ketu will be transiting from the third house during the year. This transit will ensure gains with efforts. There can also be gains from short travels as well as contractual assignments.
Ashtam Shani Transit quite unhelpful for Career
Despite Jupiter’s support, one can npt ignore the fact that Saturn will be transiting from the eighth house when the year starts.
This transit can cause obstacles which may even lead to career breaks when Saturn becomes retrograde from 30th June 2024. There may be a reversal of fortune or failures at the last moment as long as Saturn remains retrograde.
Saturn will be better placed when it becomes direct from 16th November 2024.
The following are the key insights for 2024 regarding Cancer Finances:
Jupiter Transit in Aries till May 1 will be reasonable with respect to Finances
The transit is happening from your Tenth house . It will give you financial gains but with efforts.
Jupiter Transit in Taurus post May 1 will be far more favourable with respect to Finances
The transit happening from your Eleventh house will definitely give good results on account of finances.
It seems that the efforts done in the past will start to materialize after this transit.
There is a likelihood of gain of property and buying of new conveyance as well.
This transit can also give gains from family inheritance.
Retrograde Jupiter will hamper the momentum
Retrogression of Jupiter from 10th October 2024 may cause uncertainty in finances.
Financial Gains from Foreign associations seen, but caution advised
Rahu transiting from the ninth house is likely to give financial gains arising from foreigners.
However,you need to exercise caution against dealing with anyone who appears to be of shady background. What appears to be an opportunity initially may become a trap in the long run.
Ketu’s 3rd house transit very helpful on Financial front
The transit of Ketu from the third house is good for earning from enterprise as well as efforts. Nothing can be a better transit than this as efforts made are sure to fructify.
Ashtam Shani capable of giving windfall gains but its retrogression will be very much challenging for Cancer natives
Saturn will be transiting from the eighth house when the year 2024 starts.
Initially, this transit can give unexpected gains. There can be recovery of lost money. There can be windfall gains from family inheritance.
The retrogression of Saturn from 30th June 2024 can cause financial uncertainties and obstacles in the smooth transition of funds.
Things will improve considerably when Saturn becomes direct from 16th November 2024. Stuck money may start releasing again.
The following are the key insights for 2024 regarding Cancer Health:
Jupiter Protects Health till May 1
The transit of Jupiter from the Kendra, when the year starts, is overall good for health.
This transit is also protective in a sense.
Possibility of Chronic ailments after May 1, if other weaknesses are there in Horoscope
Jupiter also has the malefic sixth lordship in the horoscope. The transit of Jupiter from 1st May 2024 in the eleventh house which happens to be the sixth house from the sixth house can increase chronic ailments especially if such a promise is there in the horoscope of the native.
Extra Care required after October 10, 2024
The native should take special care of his health when Jupiter becomes retrograde from 10th October 2024.
Health concerns that emanate from Spiritual issues possible
Rahu will be transiting from the ninth house throughout the year. This transit can attract health problems which emanate from spiritual issues like the influence of spirits or curses.
Ketu helps you get well very fast!
The transit of Ketu from the third house may give immense fighting power and may help in resolving or addressing most of the health concerns. However, the native may be prone to injuries because of this transit.
Ashtam Shani and its retrogression after June 30, quite unfavourable with respect to Health
Saturn’s transit from the eighth house cannot be considered good concerning health. The native may have to face health concerns which can also be chronic.
The retrogression of Saturn from 30th June 2024 is the period to be watched for the native. However, Reversal of past ailments is also possible due to this retrogression.
Things may start easing out a bit after Saturn becomes direct from 16th November 2024 onwards.
The following are the key insights for 2024 regarding Cancer Family matters:
Gains from Father & Good Equation with Mother till May 1
The transit of Jupiter from the tenth house as the year 2024 starts is good for gains from the father. Equation with mother can also get better.
Gains and increased interactions with siblings
The transit of Jupiter in the Taurus sign from 1st May 2024 can increase gains and cooperation from elder siblings.
Mother Health may suffer post May 1
However, this transit is likely to give challenges on account of the health of the mother.
Property disputes due to Jupiter retrogression
The retrogression of Jupiter in the eleventh house from 10th October 2024 can increase property disputes in the family.
Rahu Unhelpful in relationships with Parents, Ketu unhelpful for Sibling relationships
Rahu will be transiting from the ninth house throughout the year 2024. This transit can hurt relationships with parents, especially with the father. The problems may arise because of high expectations and unrelenting behaviour.
Ketu will transit from the third house which can also cause differences with siblings. Both Rahu and Ketu can harm a mother’s health.
Spouse relationships need extra caution and careful handling
Saturn the seventh lord in the horoscope will be transiting from the eighth house in his sign as the year starts. There may be differences in opinion between spouses and fights.
Retrograde Saturn & Health of Spouse
The native should take care of his relationship and the health of the spouse when Saturn becomes retrograde from 30th June 2024.
Things may remain challenging till Saturn becomes direct from 16th November 2024.
Moon, the planetary lord of Cancer sign is the fastest moving planet of all planets. It stays in one zodiac sign only for 27 hours.
Therefore if we were to cover all the transits of the Moon for year 2024, it will be too exhaustive and confusing to a layman. Therefore we are providing only the key dates, month wise for the year of 2024.
It is said that whenever the planetary lord is in own sign or is exalted, the results will be good and whenever debilitated, not as good.
| Month | Own House dates | Exaltation dates | Debilitation dates |
| (In Cancer sign) | (In Taurus Sign) | (In Scorpio sign) | |
| January | 25th – 27th | 20th – 22nd | 7th to 9th |
| February | 16th -18th | 21st – 23rd | 4th-6th |
| March | 14th -17th | 19th – 22nd | 2nd-4th |
| 29th-31st | |||
| April | 15th -18th | 11th-13th | 25th-28th |
| May | 13th – 15th | 8th-10th | 23rd-25th |
| June | 9th-11th | 5th-7th | 19th-21st |
| July | 6th-9th | 2nd-4th | 16th-19th |
| 29th-31st | |||
| August | 3rd-5th | 25th-28th | 13th-15th |
| 30th-31st | |||
| September | 1st | 22nd-24th | 9th-11th |
| 26th-29th | |||
| October | 24th-26th | 19th-21st | 6th-9th |
| November | 20th to 22nd | 16th-18th | 2nd-5th |
| 30th | |||
| December | 17th-20th | 13th-15th | 1st-2nd |
| 27th-29th |
Jupiter Predictions for Cancer in 2024 
