Rashi · Makara (Capricorn)
Makara rasi in English: Capricorn, ruled by Saturn
Makara (Makar) is Capricorn, the 10th rashi. Its lord, element and nature, the nakshatras in it, the planets exalted there and the Sade Sati dates for a Moon in it.
In short
Makara rasi in English is Capricorn. Makara is the 10th sign of the Vedic zodiac, 270°–300°, ruled by Saturn. It is a movable, earth sign and holds Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4), Shravana (all 4 padas) and Dhanishta (padas 1, 2).
Makara rashi at a glance
| Makara (Capricorn) | |
|---|---|
| English name | Capricorn |
| Sanskrit and Indian names | Makara; Hindi Makar, Kannada Makara, Tamil Magaram, Telugu Makara |
| Position | 10th sign, 270°–300° of the sidereal zodiac |
| Lord | Saturn (also rules Kumbha) |
| Nature | Movable (chara) |
| Odd or even | Even: female |
| Element | Earth |
| Humour | Windy (vata) |
| Limb of Kalapurusha | The knees |
| Strong by | Night |
| Direction | South |
| Rises | With its back |
| Feet | Four-footed in the first half, footless in the second |
| Guna | Tamas |
| Nakshatra padas | Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4), Shravana (all 4 padas) and Dhanishta (padas 1, 2) |
| Planets in dignity | Mars is exalted here, most of all at 28°; Jupiter is debilitated here. |
How BPHS describes Makara
BPHS describes Makara as large, variegated in colour, four-footed in the first half, footless in the second, strong by night, belonging to the south, and found in forests and land. It rises with its back. Its second half lives in water. (BPHS ch. 4 sl. 19-20.)
In the body of time, Kalapurusha, Makara is the knees (sl. 4). These are qualities of the sign, used to read whatever falls in it; they are not a forecast for people born with the Moon there. When Makara is the rising sign instead, see Makara Lagna for its house lords.
Nakshatras in Makara rashi
Each rashi holds 9 padas (quarters) of 3°20'. Makara holds Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4), Shravana (all 4 padas) and Dhanishta (padas 1, 2). Your nakshatra and pada set the start of your Vimshottari dasha and are used in matching.
Planets exalted and debilitated in Capricorn
Mars is exalted here, most of all at 28°; Jupiter is debilitated here. A planet is exalted in one sign and debilitated in the sign opposite (BPHS ch. 3).
Sade Sati for a Makara Moon
Sade Sati for a Capricorn (Makar) Moon is the 7½ years Saturn takes to cross Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from the Moon. The next Sade Sati for a Capricorn Moon is Dec 2046 – Feb 2055. The Sade Sati guide explains the three phases.
Questions about Makara rashi
What is Makara rasi in English?
Makara rasi (Makara in Sanskrit) is Capricorn in English. It is the 10th sign of the zodiac, 270° to 300° of the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.
Who is the lord of Makara rasi?
Saturn rules Makara (Capricorn), and also rules Kumbha.
Which nakshatras come in Makara rasi?
Makara holds 9 nakshatra padas: Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4), Shravana (all 4 padas) and Dhanishta (padas 1, 2).
Which planet is exalted in Capricorn?
Mars is exalted here, most of all at 28°; Jupiter is debilitated here.
When is Sade Sati for Makara rasi?
Sade Sati for a Capricorn (Makar) Moon is the 7½ years Saturn takes to cross Sagittarius, Capricorn and Aquarius, the 12th, 1st and 2nd signs from the Moon. The next Sade Sati for a Capricorn Moon is Dec 2046 – Feb 2055.
Is Capricorn a fire, earth, air or water sign?
Capricorn is an earth sign, movable in nature, and female (BPHS ch. 4 sl. 5).
Keep learning
- All 12 rashis Rashi by date of birth, lords, elements and nakshatras.
- Dhanu (Sagittarius) The rashi before this one.
- Kumbha (Aquarius) The rashi after this one.
- Saturn in astrology The lord of Makara.
- Capricorn compatibility How a Makara Moon sign matches every sign.
- Makar rashi 2027 What Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu bring a Makara Moon in 2027.
Sources
- BPHS ch. 4 sl. 3 (the 12 rashis), sl. 4 (the limbs of Kalapurusha), sl. 5 (movable, fixed and dual; odd and even; the humours) and sl. 6-24 (each sign described).
- BPHS ch. 3 (sign lords, exaltation, debilitation and moolatrikona), as coded in Astrojar's engine.
- Sade Sati dates: computed by Astrojar's engine (Lahiri ayanamsa, Saturn's sidereal ingresses) as of 18 October 2026.
Chapter and verse numbers follow R. Santhanam's English translation of BPHS (Ranjan Publications). About the text.
This is the traditional reading of the classical texts, given for learning and reflection. It is not a prediction for you, and not medical, legal or financial advice.
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