#10

Capricorn (मकर (Makara))

The Sea-Goat

270° – 300° | Earth | Cardinal

Quick Facts

Ruling PlanetSaturn
SymbolSea-goat / Crocodile
ElementEarth
QualityCardinal
GenderFeminine
Lucky DaySaturday
Lucky Number8
Lucky ColorDark Blue
GemstoneBlue Sapphire (Neelam)
Body PartKnees and bones
Degree Range270° – 300°
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Overview

Capricorn (Makara) is the tenth sign of the zodiac, representing ambition, discipline, and worldly achievement. Ruled by Saturn, this earthy cardinal sign embodies perseverance, responsibility, and the patient climb toward lasting success. Natives born under Makara Rashi are disciplined, ambitious, and possess an extraordinary ability to build enduring structures in both career and life.

Personality Traits

DisciplinedAmbitiousResponsiblePracticalPatient

Capricorn natives are the master builders and achievers of the zodiac. Their Saturn-ruled earth nature gives them exceptional discipline, patience, and the ability to work toward long-term goals without wavering. They understand that true success requires sustained effort and are willing to make sacrifices for their ambitions. Their practical wisdom and mature outlook often make them appear older than their years, earning them positions of authority early in life.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Exceptional discipline and perseverance
  • Strong sense of responsibility
  • Practical and realistic
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Patient and long-term oriented

Weaknesses

  • Overly serious and rigid
  • Pessimistic and melancholic
  • Workaholic tendencies
  • Emotionally detached
  • Status-conscious and materialistic

Career & Profession

Capricorn natives excel in careers requiring long-term planning, organization, and authority. Their Saturn-ruled nature gives them success in government, administration, and traditional institutions. They are natural managers who build lasting legacies through disciplined effort and strategic thinking.

Government and civil servicesCorporate management and administrationArchitecture and constructionBanking and financial planningMining and earth sciencesManufacturing and industrialization

Relationships & Compatibility

In relationships, Capricorn natives are loyal, committed, and steadfast partners who take their romantic commitments as seriously as their professional ones. They show love through stability, provision, and long-term planning. Their ideal partner appreciates their dedication and understands that beneath their reserved exterior lies a deeply caring and devoted heart.

Compatible Signs

Challenging Signs

Health Tendencies

Capricorn natives should pay attention to bone health, joints, and the skeletal system. Saturn rulership makes them prone to chronic conditions that develop slowly. Regular exercise, calcium supplementation, and stress management are essential for their long-term health.

  • Knee and joint problems
  • Bone density issues and arthritis
  • Skin dryness and conditions
  • Depression and chronic fatigue
  • Dental and skeletal disorders

Remedies

GemstoneBlue Sapphire (Neelam)
MantraOm Shanaischaraya Namah
Deity WorshipLord Shani Dev
FastingSaturday
DonationsBlack sesame, iron, mustard oil, black cloth
Favorable ColorsDark BlueBlackGrey

Related Rashis (Earth Element)