Makara Rashi (Capricorn)
Makara is rashi 10 of 12, spanning 270° to 300° of the sidereal zodiac. Discipline, ambition and long-term effort.
Makara (Capricorn) at a glance
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Movable (chara) |
| Nature | Feminine (even sign) |
| Symbol | a sea-goat (crocodile) |
| Body part (Kalapurusha) | the knees |
| Exalted planet | Mars (28°) |
| Debilitated planet | Jupiter (5°) |
Nakshatras in Makara
A rashi is 30° and a nakshatra pada is 3°20′, so Makara holds nine padas: Uttara Ashadha (pada 2, 3, 4), Shravana (all four padas), Dhanishtha (pada 1, 2).
Moon sign and Lagna
If the Moon was in Makara at your birth, Makara is your Janma Rashi. If Makara was rising on the eastern horizon, it is your Lagna (ascendant) and sets the house numbering of your Kundali. Both need your exact birth time and place.
Frequently asked questions
Which planet rules Makara rashi?
Saturn is the lord of Makara (Capricorn).
Which nakshatras fall in Makara?
Makara contains Uttara Ashadha (pada 2, 3, 4), Shravana (all four padas), Dhanishtha (pada 1, 2).
Is Makara rashi my Sun sign?
Only by coincidence. Vedic astrology calls the sign your Moon occupied at birth your rashi, and it uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24° behind the tropical zodiac used for Western Sun signs. Your Kundali shows your Moon sign exactly.
Which planets are exalted or debilitated in Makara?
In Makara, Mars (28°) is exalted and Jupiter (5°) is debilitated.