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Capricorn in Vedic Astrology

Capricorn (Sanskrit: Makara) is one of the 12 signs, or Rashis, of the Vedic zodiac — a fixed 30-degree band ruled by Saturn. Here's what it means classically, and where it fits in a chart.

By Nyovah · September 2026 · 3 min read · Cross-checked against classical Parashari principles

Capricorn is a movable earth sign ruled by Saturn, and the combination reads as structure that's still capable of forward motion — patient rather than static. It governs the knees and joints, the body's load-bearing points, and is classically feminine (even-sign) in polarity despite its association with authority and discipline.

AttributeValue
SymbolThe Sea-Goat
Ruling PlanetSaturn
ElementEarth
ModalityMovable (Chara)
Body PartKnees and joints
DirectionSouth
Opposite SignCancer

Capricorn is also Mars's sign of exaltation, adding a current of applied, disciplined effort beneath Saturn's more patient rulership — the two together describe steady work aimed at a durable structure rather than a quick result. Corresponding to the direction South, a planet placed in Capricorn tends to build slowly toward something meant to last, and rarely arrives without the effort showing.


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