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Astrology Lessons - Capricorn Sign Significations (Makara Rashi)

Capricorn - Karma and Discipline

Capricorn (Makara) is the tenth sign of the zodiac. Its ruler is Saturn (Shani). It is an Earth element sign and a Movable sign. This sign represents the "Knees" of the Kalapurusha. Capricorn natives are extremely hardworking, ambitious, and possess a practical outlook on life. Detailed information regarding Capricorn is provided below.

1. Basic Details

Lord Saturn (Shani)
Symbol Crocodile (or Sea-Goat: half goat, half fish)
Element Earth
Nature Movable (Chara), Gentle (Saumya), Even/Female
Nakshatras Uttarashada (2, 3, 4 padas), Shravana (4 padas), Dhanishta (1, 2 padas)
Direction South

2. Capricorn Significations

Capricorn primarily signifies profession, karma, discipline, and social status. Let's look at its classifications:

Section Characteristics and Significations
Personality Ambition, patience, discipline, responsibility, caution, pessimism, working hard, hiding emotions, and practicality.
Physique & Health Body Parts: Knees, joints, bones, and skin.
Appearance: Thin body, long face, weak knees, and a grave/serious look.
Health: Joint pains (Arthritis), skin diseases, digestive issues, toothaches, and sensitivity to cold.
Places Swampy lands, rivers, forests, factories, mining areas, old buildings, cemeteries, and agricultural fields.
Professions Government service, mining, agriculture, engineering, real estate, labor contractors, leather industry, and Geologists.

3. Special Features

  • Exalted Planet: Mars (Kuja) attains peak exaltation at 28 degrees in Capricorn (Energy combined with hard work leads to miracles).
  • Debilitated Planet: Jupiter (Guru) attains debilitation at 5 degrees in Capricorn (Excessive practicality may overshadow righteousness or wisdom).
  • Karma Sign: As the 10th sign (Profession/Karma house) of the Kalapurusha wheel, career and social status are extremely important to them.
  • Persistence: Once they undertake a task, they do not let go until it is achieved, much like the grip of a crocodile.

Analysis Tip

In a horoscope, if Capricorn is strong, the individual follows an "I Use / I Achieve" temperament. They prioritize results over emotions and eventually reach high positions in life, even if delayed.



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