Capricorn (Makara) in Vedic Astrology
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Sanskrit Name: Makara
Symbol: Sea-Goat
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Element: Earth
Quality: Movable (Chara)
Zodiac Position: 270° – 300°
Capricorn, known as Makara Rashi in Vedic astrology, is the tenth sign of the zodiac. It represents discipline, responsibility, ambition, and long-term achievement. Capricorn spans 270° to 300° of the zodiac and is ruled by Saturn (Shani), the planet associated with karma, hard work, patience, and structure. As an earth sign with a movable (Chara) quality, Capricorn is connected with practical progress, determination, and the ability to build stable foundations over time.
Ruling Planet of Capricorn: Saturn
Saturn (Shani) rules Capricorn and represents discipline, responsibility, patience, and karmic lessons in Vedic astrology. Saturn governs effort, perseverance, and long-term growth through hard work. When Saturn is strong in a birth chart, Capricorn qualities such as determination, endurance, maturity, and practical wisdom become more pronounced.
Element of Capricorn: Earth
Capricorn belongs to the Earth element, along with Taurus and Virgo. Earth signs represent practicality, stability, and the material world. The earth element gives Capricorn its grounded nature and its ability to focus on long-term goals, responsibility, and structured progress.
Earth signs in Vedic astrology include
Quality of Capricorn: Movable (Chara)
Capricorn is a movable sign, meaning it represents movement, change, and initiation. Movable signs start new cycles and bring momentum into situations.
Movable signs include
Nakshatras in Capricorn
| Nakshatra | Degrees |
| Uttara Ashadha (2nd–4th Pada) | 0° – 10° Capricorn |
| Shravana | 10° – 23°20' Capricorn |
| Dhanishta (1st–2nd Pada) | 23°20' – 30° Capricorn |
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