Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Saturn; element earth; quality cardinal (initiating).
| Sign | Capricorn (मकर) |
| Position | Tenth sign of the zodiac |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Cardinal (initiating) |
| Sun in the sign (2027, sidereal) | about 14 January to 13 February |
These are Vedic (sidereal) dates, which come about 23–24 days later than Western sun-sign dates. They can shift by a day from year to year.
Capricorn covers 30 degrees and holds two and a quarter nakshatras: Uttara Ashadha (pada 2 and pada 3 and pada 4), Shravana, Dhanishta (pada 1 and pada 2). Each nakshatra has four padas.
Traditionally, a Capricorn ascendant is described as disciplined, patient and responsibility-led. The ascendant is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, so it depends on the time and place of birth.
With the Moon in Capricorn at birth, a person contains emotion and builds security patiently. In Indian astrology names and rashifal are usually read from the Moon sign.
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Capricorn is ruled by Saturn. Its element is earth and its quality is cardinal (initiating).
In the Vedic (sidereal) count the Sun is in Capricorn from about 14 January to 13 February in 2027.
Uttara Ashadha (pada 2 and 3 and 4), Shravana, Dhanishta (pada 1 and 2) fall in Capricorn.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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