Rashi 10 of 12 · मकर राशि
Makar rashi (Capricorn Moon sign): nature, letters and lucky number
Makar rashi in English is Capricorn. It is an earth sign ruled by Saturn, and its name letters are Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi or Ju, Khu or Je, Khe or Jo, Kho or Kha, Ga, Gi.
Makar (Makara) is the tenth rashi, an earth sign ruled by Saturn. With the Moon here, the mind is serious, patient and focused on duty and long-term goals.
Makar rashi at a glance
| In English | Capricorn (the same sign read in the sidereal zodiac) |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Makara (मकर) |
| Number | 10 of 12 |
| Symbol | ♑︎ a makara (a crocodile-like sea creature) |
| Element | Earth (Prithvi) |
| Quality | Chara (movable) |
| Lord (swami) | Saturn (शनि) |
| Exalted here | Mars |
| Debilitated here | Jupiter |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Ashadha (उत्तराषाढ़ा), Shravana (श्रवण), Dhanishta (धनिष्ठा) |
| Name letters | Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi or Ju, Khu or Je, Khe or Jo, Kho or Kha, Ga, Gi |
Makar rashi nature
People with the Moon in Makar are often responsible, disciplined and practical. They work steadily, plan for the future and keep their promises, and people come to rely on them over the years.
They may hide their feelings behind work or seem reserved until they know someone well. Carrying too much on their own can make them tired or low. Making room for rest, play and sharing worries keeps them well.
Strengths
- discipline and hard work
- patience for long goals
- a sense of duty
- practical judgement
- reliability
Things to watch
- carrying every burden alone
- pessimism when results are slow
- keeping feelings hidden
- working without rest
Fields commonly linked with Makar rashi: administration and management, government service, engineering and construction, mining, land and agriculture, accounts and banking, law and regulation.
These are tendencies of the Moon sign as commonly described, not predictions. The lagna, the other planets and the running dasha shape each person far more than the rashi alone.
Nakshatras and name letters of Makar rashi
Makar covers 30° of the sidereal zodiac, which holds nine nakshatra padas. Each pada gives a first letter traditionally used for a baby’s name.
| Nakshatra | Padas in Makar | Span in the sign | Name letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttara Ashadha उत्तराषाढ़ा | 2, 3, 4 | 0°00′ to 10°00′ | Bho, Ja, Ji (भो, जा, जी) |
| Shravana श्रवण | all 4 | 10°00′ to 23°20′ | Khi or Ju, Khu or Je, Khe or Jo, Kho or Kha (खी या जू, खू या जे, खे या जो, खो या ख) |
| Dhanishta धनिष्ठा | 1, 2 | 23°20′ to 30°00′ | Ga, Gi (गा, गी) |
See the baby naming tables and the name meanings for names that start with these letters.
Makar rashi lucky day, colour, number and stone
| Lucky day | Saturday |
|---|---|
| Lucky colour | Dark blue, black |
| Lucky number | 8 (the number of Saturn in numerology) |
| Ratna of the lord | Blue Sapphire, नीलम (Neelam); common substitutes Amethyst, Iolite (Neeli) |
All four follow the rashi lord, Saturn. A gemstone is worn only after the full Kundli is checked, never from the rashi alone: see which gemstone should I wear and the gemstone calculator.
Makar rashi in relationships and matching
A Makar Moon is steady and committed and shows love through responsibility and dependable care rather than grand words. They take time to open up. A partner who values loyalty and gives them space to relax and laugh sees their warm, dry humour.
In Kundli milan two of the eight kootas depend on the rashis alone: Bhakoot (7 points, counted from one sign to the other) and Graha Maitri (5 points, the friendship of the two lords). For Makar, the rashis that score full Bhakoot and have a lord friendly to Saturn are Tula (Libra).
| With | Bhakoot | Maitri | Of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesh (Aries) | 7: 4/10 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Vrishabh (Taurus) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 5 | 5 |
| Mithun (Gemini) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 4 | 4 |
| Kark (Cancer) | 7: 1/7 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Singh (Leo) | 0: Shadashtak (6/8) | 0 | 0 |
| Kanya (Virgo) | 0: Nav-pancham (5/9) | 4 | 4 |
| Tula (Libra) | 7: 4/10 | 5 | 12 |
| Vrishchik (Scorpio) | 7: 3/11 | 0.5 | 7.5 |
| Dhanu (Sagittarius) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 3 | 3 |
| Kumbh (Aquarius) | 0: Dwi-dwadash (2/12) | 5 | 5 |
| Meen (Pisces) | 7: 3/11 | 3 | 10 |
Bhakoot dosha has well-known cancellations, and the other six kootas (36 points in all) come from the nakshatras, so no pair of rashis decides a marriage match on its own.
Sade sati and Makar rashi now
On 27/10/2026, Makar rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 08/12/2046 to 05/02/2055.
Sade sati is a time that asks for patience and steady work, not a time to fear; how it is felt depends on the whole chart. The sade sati calculator lists every phase for a Moon sign.
Makar rashi and the Capricorn sun sign
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in at birth, in the sidereal zodiac used in India (Lahiri ayanamsa). The Western sun sign is the sign the Sun was in, in the tropical zodiac. The Moon changes sign about every two and a quarter days, so a rashi has no fixed dates and cannot be read from the birthday alone, and most people’s rashi differs from their sun sign.
Read the daily Makar rashifal (in Hindi) for your Moon sign. The English Capricorn horoscope on this site is by Western sun sign, a different system: use it only if your sun sign is Capricorn. The Capricorn zodiac sign page explains that Western sign, its dates and traits.
How to find your rashi
- By date of birth: the rashi calculator works out the Moon’s sign, nakshatra and pada from your date, time and place of birth.
- By name: the rashi by name calculator gives the rashi linked with the first letter of a name.
- Your full chart: the Janam Kundli shows the Moon sign together with the lagna and every planet.
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Lord, element, quality, dignities, padas and letters follow the standard tables; the traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Makar rashi
What is Makar rashi in English?
Capricorn. Makar (Makara, मकर) is the 10th sign of the zodiac. Vedic astrology reads it in the sidereal zodiac, so a person with Makar rashi is not always Capricorn by Western sun sign.
Who is the lord of Makar rashi?
Saturn (शनि). From the lord come the lucky day (Saturday), colour (dark blue, black) and number (8) given on this page.
What are the name letters of Makar rashi?
Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi or Ju, Khu or Je, Khe or Jo, Kho or Kha, Ga, Gi (भो, जा, जी, खी या जू, खू या जे, खे या जो, खो या ख, गा, गी), one for each nakshatra pada in the sign. The pada comes from the exact time of birth, which the baby name calculator works out.
Which rashi is a good match for Makar?
Tula scores full Bhakoot points with Makar and has a lord friendly to Saturn. A real match also needs the nakshatras of both people: use Kundli milan by name or by date of birth.
Is Makar rashi in sade sati now?
On 27/10/2026, Makar rashi has neither sade sati nor dhaiya. Its next sade sati runs from 08/12/2046 to 05/02/2055. The sade sati calculator gives every phase with dates.
How do I know if my rashi is Makar?
Your rashi is the sign the Moon was in when you were born. The rashi calculator finds it from your date, time and place of birth; the rashi by name tool gives the rashi of a name from its first letter.