Makara (Capricorn)

Ambition, structure, responsibility.

At a glance

RulerSaturn
ElementEarth
QualityMovable
SymbolMakara (sea creature)
Opposite signKarka (Cancer)

Traditional keywords

Ambition, structure, responsibility.

Traditional keywords for study. They describe classical attributions and are not predictions about a person.

Nakshatras in this sign

Neighbouring signs

Other signs with the same ruler

Questions and answers

Who rules Makara?

Makara is ruled by Saturn.

What is the element of Makara?

Makara is a Earth sign with a movable quality.

Which sign is opposite Makara?

The opposite sign of Makara is Karka (Cancer), seven signs away on the zodiac.

How many nakshatras are in Makara?

Makara contains 3 nakshatras, at least in part.

See it in a chart

To see which rashi is your Lagna or where a graha sits, use the birth chart tool. Each graha is shown with its sign, degree, house and nakshatra. Birth chart (Kundli).

Sources

Classical attributions as given in standard Jyotish texts such as Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra. [Exact chapter to be confirmed before publication.]