Capricorn (Makara) Zodiac Sign

Capricorn (Makara, मकर) is the 10th sign of the zodiac, ruled by Saturn — a movable (chara) earth sign symbolised by the crocodile / sea-goat. Capricorn (Makara) is ruled by Saturn and is movable earth — disciplined, ambitious and responsible. Natives are patient, practical and hardworking, climbing steadily toward their goals through perseverance. Serious and self-reliant, they value structure, status and lasting achievement.

Personality & traits

Capricorn (Makara) is ruled by Saturn and is movable earth — disciplined, ambitious and responsible. Natives are patient, practical and hardworking, climbing steadily toward their goals through perseverance. Serious and self-reliant, they value structure, status and lasting achievement.

Career & profession

Administration and management, civil service, law, finance, engineering, real estate and industry — fields rewarding discipline, ambition and the long game.

Love & compatibility

Reserved but deeply committed, Capricorn natives love steadily and take relationships seriously, valuing loyalty and stability. They match best with earth and water signs — Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces.

Strengths

Discipline and ambition; Responsibility and patience; Practical wisdom.

Challenges

Pessimism or rigidity; Workaholism; Emotional reserve.

Who is the ruling planet of Capricorn (Makara)?

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn. It is a Movable (Chara) Earth sign, symbolised by the crocodile / sea-goat.

Which signs are most compatible with Capricorn?

Capricorn is generally most compatible with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces.

What are the lucky colour, number and gemstone for Capricorn?

Lucky colour: Blue / black; lucky number: 8; lucky day: Saturday; gemstone: Blue Sapphire (Neelam) (from its ruler Saturn).

Is Capricorn a Moon sign or Sun sign?

In Vedic astrology, your rashi is read from the Moon (the janma rashi or birth Moon sign), which differs from the Western Sun sign and is calculated using the sidereal zodiac.