Rashi 10 of 12 · Sea-creature (crocodile / sea-goat)
Capricorn (Makara) Rashi
The builder's sign: discipline, ambition, duty and endurance.
Makara is moving earth ruled by Saturn; Mars is exalted and Jupiter debilitated here. Natives are practical, ambitious and patient, climbing steadily and taking responsibility seriously.
- Lord
- Saturn
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Chara
- Sun here
- 14 Jan – 12 Feb
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Vedic astrology reads your Moon sign (rashi) for daily predictions and your Lagna for the birth chart. Both use the sidereal zodiac, so they often differ from your Western Sun sign.
At a glance
Capricorn (Makara) rashi facts
| Sanskrit name | Makara (meaning: sea-creature (crocodile / sea-goat)) |
|---|---|
| Span | 270° – 300° sidereal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn (Shani) |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Chara (movable) |
| Gender | Feminine (even sign) |
| Exalted here | Mars (deepest at 28°) |
| Debilitated here | Jupiter |
| Moolatrikona here | None |
| Body (Kalapurusha) | Knees and joints |
| Direction | South |
| Sun in this sign | About 14 Jan – 12 Feb (sidereal) |
| Lucky colour | Black, dark blue |
| Lucky day | Saturday (Shanivar) |
| Gemstone (of the lord) | Blue sapphire (Neelam). Choose only after studying the whole chart. |
Lunar mansions
Nakshatras in Capricorn (Makara)
Personality
Capricorn (Makara) traits
Strengths
- Disciplined and patient
- Responsible and reliable
- Strategic and practical
- Achieves long-term goals
Challenges
- Pessimism
- Overwork
- Reserved with feelings
Capricorn (Makara) as your Moon sign
A Makara Moon is serious and self-controlled, feeling safest when things are under control. Recognition of its effort softens it.
Capricorn (Makara) as your Lagna
Makara rising gives a lean, mature appearance and a steady manner. Saturn as Lagna lord brings late but lasting success, and Venus is the yoga karaka.
Careers that suit Capricorn (Makara)
Relationships
Capricorn (Makara) in love and compatibility
Loyal and committed, Makara shows love through responsibility and builds lasting relationships. Warmth grows with time and trust.
Same element
Taurus, Virgo
Shared earth temperament
6th / 8th (shadashtaka)
Gemini, Leo
Traditionally the harder pairing in Bhakoot
Wellbeing
Health
Rules the knees and joints: bones, teeth and joints need care; rest balances its tendency to overwork.
Traditional associations, not medical advice.
Common questions
Capricorn (Makara) rashi FAQs
Who is the lord of Capricorn (Makara) rashi?
Saturn (Shani) rules Capricorn (Makara). The condition of Saturn in your chart colours how Capricorn (Makara) qualities express themselves.
Which nakshatras fall in Capricorn (Makara)?
Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4), Shravana (padas 1, 2, 3, 4), Dhanishta (padas 1, 2). Every rashi holds nine padas, or two and a quarter nakshatras.
Is Capricorn (Makara) my Sun sign or Moon sign?
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means your Moon sign: the sign the Moon occupied at birth. Your Sun is in sidereal Capricorn roughly 14 Jan – 12 Feb, which differs from Western dates by about 24 days.
Which signs are compatible with Capricorn (Makara)?
Signs of the same element (Taurus and Virgo) usually understand Capricorn (Makara) easily. Gemini and Leo sit 6th and 8th from it (shadashtaka), traditionally the harder pairing in Kundli matching. A full match uses both charts.
What is the lucky gemstone for Capricorn (Makara)?
Blue sapphire (Neelam), the gem of its lord Saturn. Gemstones should only be worn after studying the whole chart, not chosen from the sign alone.
