Capricorn (मकर) Zodiac Sign
Capricorn (मकर) is a Earth (Prithvi) sign ruled by Saturn (Shani), symbolised by The Sea-Goat. People born with the Moon (or Ascendant) in Capricorn are known for their discipline and ambition, patience and endurance and more. Here is a complete look at the Capricorn personality, love life, career, health and remedies in Vedic astrology.
Quick facts
| Symbol | The Sea-Goat |
| Element | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Quality | Movable (Chara) |
| Ruling planet | Saturn (Shani) |
| Sun-in-sign (approx.) | Jan 14 – Feb 12 |
| Lucky colour | Blue / Black |
| Lucky number | 8 |
| Lucky day | Saturday |
| Gemstone | Blue Sapphire |
| Deity | Shani / Shiva |
| Compatible signs | Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces |
Personality & traits
- Disciplined, ambitious and responsible
- Patient and hard-working
- Practical and self-reliant
- Reserved and pessimistic at times
Strengths
- Discipline and ambition
- Patience and endurance
- Responsibility
- Practical wisdom
Weaknesses
- Pessimism
- Rigidity
- Coldness
- Workaholism
Love & relationships
Capricorn loves seriously and for keeps, valuing loyalty, stability and long-term commitment over flash. They show love through reliability and provision, and warm up slowly to a partner who is patient and steadfast.
Career & finance
Ruled by Saturn, Capricorn excels in administration, management, government, law, engineering, mining, real estate and any field rewarding patience and long climbs. They rise steadily to positions of authority.
Health
Capricorn rules the knees, joints and bones; watch for joint pain, arthritis and cold-related ailments. Warmth, movement and rest counter Saturn's dryness.
Compatibility
Capricorn generally harmonises best with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces. Compatibility, however, depends on the full chart — for marriage, always check Ashtakoot Guna Milan rather than Sun signs alone.
Ruling planet & Nakshatras
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn (Shani), whose strength and placement in your chart shape how the sign expresses. It spans the Nakshatras Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta (1st–2nd pada), which refine its meaning further. Read the sign together with its lord and Nakshatras for a personal picture.
Remedies
- Strengthen Saturn: serve the poor and elderly; light a mustard-oil lamp on Saturdays
- Recite Shani stotra; donate black sesame and iron
- Wear Blue Sapphire only after careful chart confirmation