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Makar Rashi — Capricorn Moon Sign
मकर राशि
| Number | 10 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal zodiac) | 270° – 300° |
| Sign lord | Saturn |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Movable (Chara) |
| Varna (used in Guna Milan) | Vaishya |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta |
| Name syllables (namakshar) | भो जा जी खी खू खे खो गा गी |
Nature and traits
Makar (Capricorn) is a movable earth sign ruled by Saturn. People with the Moon in Makar are often responsible, disciplined, practical and ambitious in a patient, long-term way. They take duty seriously, work steadily and earn respect over time. Emotionally they can seem reserved, but they show love through reliability and quiet support. Administration, management, engineering, government service, finance and any field that rewards perseverance often suit them. Their growth lies in warmth and rest — allowing themselves joy along the way, and remembering that their worth is not measured only by achievement.
In Vedic astrology "rashi" usually means the Moon sign — the sign the Moon occupied at birth, in the sidereal zodiac. It is often different from a Western sun sign.
The nine nakshatra padas in this sign
| Nakshatra | Pada | Degrees in sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha | 2 | 0°00′ – 3°20′ | भो Bho |
| Uttara Ashadha | 3 | 3°20′ – 6°40′ | जा Ja |
| Uttara Ashadha | 4 | 6°40′ – 10°00′ | जी Ji |
| Shravana | 1 | 10°00′ – 13°20′ | खी Khi |
| Shravana | 2 | 13°20′ – 16°40′ | खू Khu |
| Shravana | 3 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ | खे Khe |
| Shravana | 4 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ | खो Kho |
| Dhanishta | 1 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ | गा Ga |
| Dhanishta | 2 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ | गी Gi |
All 12 rashis
- Mesh · Aries
- Vrishabh · Taurus
- Mithun · Gemini
- Kark · Cancer
- Simha · Leo
- Kanya · Virgo
- Tula · Libra
- Vrishchik · Scorpio
- Dhanu · Sagittarius
- Makar · Capricorn
- Kumbh · Aquarius
- Meen · Pisces