Capricorn (Makara)
Sea-goat · Earth · Mid-January to Mid-February (Vedic solar month)
Capricorn (Makara) is an earth sign ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline and endurance. Natives are ambitious and practical, willing to put in sustained effort over years to achieve stability, status and long-term security.
Personality Traits
- Disciplined, patient and highly goal-oriented
- Practical, realistic approach to life and career
- Strong sense of duty and responsibility
- Reserved at first, but deeply reliable once committed
- Respect for tradition, structure and earned achievement
Strengths
- Exceptional work ethic and long-term persistence
- Sound judgment in financial and career decisions
- Reliability that others can build on with confidence
- Ability to remain calm and steady under pressure
- Natural aptitude for leadership through competence, not charisma
Capricorn (Makara) in 60 seconds
Challenges
- Tendency toward pessimism or excessive self-criticism
- Can prioritise work over rest and relationships
- Slow to open up emotionally or trust new people
- Rigidity when facing unexpected change
- Prone to feeling burdened by responsibility
Remedies
- Mantra:
- Om Shanicharaya Namah, or recitation of the Shani Chalisa.
- Gemstone:
- Blue Sapphire (Neelam) - a strong gemstone that should only be worn after careful testing and an astrologer's guidance.
- Donation:
- Donate black sesame seeds, mustard oil, iron items or black cloth on Saturdays.
- Fasting:
- Observe a fast on Saturdays and light a mustard-oil lamp for Shani or Hanuman.
Ruling Planet: Saturn (Shani) · Lucky Color: Black / dark blue · Lucky Day: Saturday · Compatible Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio