Earth sign · ruled by Saturn
Capricorn
Makara मकर
Makar rashi in English is Capricorn. Structure and ambition. Traditionally linked with discipline, responsibility, patience and building over time.
- Western Sun sign dates
- 22 Dec – 19 Jan
- Vedic Sun sign dates
- 15 Jan – 12 Feb
- Element
- Earth
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Symbol
- Crocodile (makara)
- Name letters
- Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi
Traditional associations
Makar rashi at a glance
- English name
- Capricorn
- Sanskrit name
- Makara (मकर)
- Quality
- Movable (chara)
- Direction
- South
- Body part (Kalapurusha)
- Knees
- Exalted planet
- Mars
- Debilitated planet
- Jupiter
- Lucky day
- Saturday
- Lucky colours
- Blue and black
- Lucky number
- 8
- Gemstone (of its lord)
- Blue sapphire
Lunar mansions within Makara
Nakshatras in Capricorn
- Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ाPada 2, 3, 4 · ruled by SunSymbol: an elephant’s tusk. Deity: the Vishvadevas. Themes of integrity and lasting achievement.
- Shravana श्रवणPada 1, 2, 3, 4 · ruled by MoonSymbol: an ear. Deity: Vishnu, the preserver. Themes of listening, learning and connection.
- Dhanishta धनिष्ठाPada 1, 2 · ruled by MarsSymbol: a drum. Deity: the eight Vasus. Themes of rhythm, music and abundance.
Traditional associations for reflection, not predictions. Dates are approximate and can shift by a day from year to year.
Makar rashi: questions people ask
What is Makar rashi in English?
Makar rashi (Makara, मकर) is Capricorn in English. Its symbol is crocodile (makara) and its ruling planet is Saturn.
What are the name letters of Makar rashi?
The name letters (namakshar) of Makar rashi are Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi. They come from the padas of Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta nakshatra.
Which nakshatras are in Makar rashi?
Makar rashi (Capricorn) holds padas of Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta nakshatra.
Who is the lord of Makar rashi?
Saturn rules Makar rashi. Its traditional lucky day is Saturday, its colours blue and black and its number 8.
Which gemstone is for Makar rashi?
Tradition links Makar rashi with blue sapphire, the stone of its lord Saturn. Astrologers check the whole birth chart, not only the rashi, before any stone is worn.