Capricorn in Vedic astrology
Capricorn, or Makara, is sign 10 in the sidereal zodiac. It spans 270° up to 300° longitude, with its own internal degrees running from 0° to just under 30°.
| Classification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sign ruler | Saturn |
| Element | Earth |
| Mode | Movable |
Organisation and sustained effort
Capricorn is associated with patience, organisation and practical work. Movable Earth gives it an active emphasis within the Earth group: arranging resources and beginning work that may take time to complete.
Breaking a demanding obligation into manageable stages illustrates the theme. Effort and restraint can support that work without guaranteeing recognition or reward. A Capricorn placement does not identify a career or make every delay productive.
A Saturn sign containing Mars’s exaltation
Saturn rules Capricorn, while Mars is exalted here. A Mars row can therefore name Capricorn as its sign and Exalted as its dignity without making Mars the sign ruler.
Capricorn is movable and earth. In the whole-sign chart, its house changes with lagna. With Cancer rising it is house 7, while with Aries rising it is house 10.
Related placements
See the chart and its tables on the Kundli page.