Capricorn (Makar Rashi) in Vedic Astrology

Here is a detailed description of Capricorn (Makar Rashi) based on core texts such as Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS), Phaladeepika, Saravali, Brihat Jataka, and Jataka Parijata.

1. General Characteristics of Capricorn (Makar Rashi)

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn (Shani) and is the tenth sign of the zodiac, representing discipline, hard work, ambition, perseverance, and structure. It is an Earth sign (Prithvi Tattva), a movable (Chara) sign, and a female (Stree) sign, making Capricorn natives practical, responsible, and determined in achieving long-term goals.

Core Attributes of Capricorn:

• Element: Earth (Prithvi)
• Ruling Planet: Saturn (Shani)
• Quality: Movable (Chara)
• Nature: Female (Stree)
• Symbol: Sea-Goat (A creature with a goat’s front and a fish’s tail)
• Body Part: Knees, bones, joints, skin
• Nakshatras: Uttarashada (2nd, 3rd, 4th Padas), Shravana, Dhanishta (1st, 2nd Padas)
• Exalted Planet: Mars (At 28° Capricorn)
• Debilitated Planet: Jupiter (At 5° Capricorn)
• Moolatrikona of Saturn: 0°-20° Aquarius
• Friendly Planets: Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu
• Enemy Planets: Sun, Moon, Mars
• Neutral Planets: Jupiter, Ketu

2. Description from Core Classical Texts

A. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra (BPHS)

Maharishi Parashara describes Capricorn as:

• Hardworking, disciplined, and determined in achieving goals.
• Cautious, slow-moving, and highly practical in decision-making.
• Prefers structure, hierarchy, and order in life.
• Can be reserved, serious, and conservative in approach.

B. Jataka Parijata

• Capricorn-born individuals are pragmatic, ambitious, and goal-oriented.
• They value stability, material success, and authority.
• They have excellent managerial and leadership abilities.

C. Phaladeepika

• Capricorn natives are persistent, disciplined, and mature.
• They have great patience and work hard to achieve success.
• They can be reserved in emotions and social interactions.

D. Saravali

• Capricorn individuals are highly responsible and duty-bound.
• They do not rush into things and take a structured approach to life.
• They prefer practical knowledge over theoretical concepts.

E. Brihat Jataka

• Capricorn people are reserved, introverted, and prefer solitude.
• They possess a sharp intellect and are good at strategic planning.
• They are highly career-focused and prefer stable professions.

3. Capricorn Ascendant (Makar Lagna) Characteristics

If Capricorn is the Ascendant (Lagna) in a birth chart:

• Physical Traits: Slender body, sharp features, serious expression, strong bones.
• Personality: Serious, disciplined, determined, and practical.
• Health Issues: Joint pain, arthritis, knee problems, skin issues.
• Career: Best suited for management, finance, politics, law, and engineering.
• Wealth: Earns wealth slowly but steadily; long-term financial security.
• Marriage: Slow to commit but deeply loyal in relationships.
• Weakness: Rigid, overly serious, pessimistic at times.

4. Capricorn and the 12 Houses

The placement of Capricorn in different houses modifies its effects:

• 1st House (Lagna) – Disciplined, responsible, ambitious, slow but steady growth.
• 2nd House – Wealth from hard work, serious speech, traditional family values.
• 3rd House – Hardworking, cautious in communication, excellent planning skills.
• 4th House – Conservative family values, emotionally reserved, slow progress in property matters.
• 5th House – Serious in education, practical intelligence, disciplined children.
• 6th House – Strong work ethic, ability to overcome obstacles, disciplined in health.
• 7th House – Late marriage, responsible partner, loyal but emotionally reserved.
• 8th House – Long life, deep interest in occult knowledge, cautious with finances.
• 9th House – Hardworking in religious and spiritual matters, belief in tradition.
• 10th House – Strong career-oriented nature, achieves success through patience.
• 11th House – Gains wealth and friends through hard work, slow but steady rise.
• 12th House – Spiritual discipline, potential for foreign travel and isolated work.

5. Capricorn and Planetary Effects

• Sun in Capricorn: Strong-willed, disciplined, but struggles with ego issues.
• Moon in Capricorn: Emotionally reserved, serious-minded, and practical.
• Mars in Capricorn (Exalted): Hardworking, courageous, excellent leader.
• Mercury in Capricorn: Strategic thinking, business-minded, logical.
• Jupiter in Capricorn (Debilitated): Practical but lacks faith, struggles with optimism.
• Venus in Capricorn: Stable relationships, prefers long-term commitments.
• Saturn in Capricorn (Own Sign): Strong discipline, immense patience, long-term success.
• Rahu in Capricorn: Strong ambition, strategic but secretive in approach.
• Ketu in Capricorn: Detached from material success, spiritual discipline.

6. Capricorn Career & Profession

Best suited for:

• Management, corporate leadership, and politics
• Finance, banking, and investment
• Engineering, architecture, and real estate
• Law, judiciary, and administrative services
• Government positions and public service
• Science, research, and disciplined professions

7. Capricorn and Relationships

• In love and marriage, Capricorn is loyal, responsible, and stable.
• They prefer long-term commitment and value duty over emotions.
• They may struggle with expressing emotions but deeply care for their partner.
• Best matches: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces.
• Challenging matches: Aries, Leo, Gemini.

8. Remedies for Capricorn-born Individuals

If Capricorn is afflicted, the following remedies help:

1. Chanting Saturn (Shani) Beej Mantra:
   “Om Pram Preem Praum Sah Shanaischaraya Namah.”
2. Wearing a Blue Sapphire (Neelam) for Saturn.
3. Donating black sesame seeds, iron, and black clothes on Saturdays.
4. Worshipping Lord Shani and Lord Hanuman.
5. Observing fasts on Saturdays for Saturn-related doshas.

9. Capricorn in Transit and Dasha Periods

• Saturn Mahadasha (19 years) – Period of slow but steady progress.
• Jupiter Transit in Capricorn – Weakens faith but enhances discipline.
• Rahu Transit in Capricorn – Ambition increases but can create struggles.

Conclusion

Capricorn (Makar Rashi) is a practical, disciplined, and ambitious zodiac sign. Capricorn-born individuals excel in management, law, finance, and administrative roles but must work on being more expressive and flexible.

Disclaimer

The information presented here is intended for reference by knowledge seekers. The author has compiled these details from standard texts and experienced astrologers. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, astrology is a vast and interpretative field.

If you have a different perspective or opinion on any fact mentioned, you are encouraged to use your own wisdom and judgment to follow the data points that align with your experience and belief system. The reader is responsible for their own interpretations and applications of the information provided.

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