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Makara Rashi

Capricorn · Moon sign · also written Makar, Makaram

Ambitious, disciplined and enduring, ruled by Saturn.

English name
Capricorn
Ruling planet
Saturn
Element
Earth
Symbol
Sea-goat

Makara rashi in English

Makara is Capricorn in English. The difference is the zodiac: Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which today sits about 24° behind the Western one, and it reads your Moon sign rather than your Sun sign. So a Western Capricorn is often not a Vedic Makara, and the reverse — only your birth chart settles it.

Nature and traits

Makara natives are often described as ambitious, disciplined, patient and responsible. As a Saturn-ruled earth sign, it works through patience, consistency and a focus on tangible results, and its expression is shaped by Saturn's placement in the full birth chart.

Nakshatras in Makara rashi

Career, relationships and money

Career
As a Saturn-ruled sign, Makara often suits structure, long-term building, law, labour and service.
Relationships
In love, Makara tends to be loyal and steady, slow to commit but committed for the long haul.
Money
With money, the pattern is wealth built slowly and kept — discipline compounds over time.

These are tendencies of the sign alone. Your lagna, the houses Saturn rules for you and your running dasha change how they play out.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Makara rashi in English?
Makara rashi is Capricorn in English. In Vedic astrology it usually means your Moon sign — where the Moon was at birth — measured in the sidereal zodiac, so it can differ from your Western Capricorn sun sign.
Which planet rules Makara rashi?
Makara (Capricorn) is ruled by Saturn, and belongs to the Earth element.
What are the traits of Makara rashi?
Makara natives are often ambitious, disciplined, patient and responsible. Ambitious, disciplined and enduring, ruled by Saturn.
Which nakshatras fall in Makara rashi?
Uttara Ashadha (padas 2–4), Shravana (all 4 padas), Dhanishta (padas 1–2). Your exact nakshatra depends on the Moon's degree at birth.
Is rashi the same as sun sign?
In Vedic astrology, your rashi is usually your Moon sign — where the Moon sat at birth — not the Western sun sign. It needs your exact birth chart to determine.
How do I find my rashi?
Enter your birth date, time and place in a free kundli: the chart shows the sign the Moon occupied, which is your rashi, along with your nakshatra and lagna.