Capricorn (मकर rashi) ♑: nature, ruling planet and name letters
Capricorn (मकर rashi) ♑ is the 10th sign of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is Saturn and its element is Earth. In Vedic astrology your birth sign (janma rashi) is the sign the Moon occupied at birth; traditionally it can also be found from the first syllable of your name.
Capricorn: key facts
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth |
| Position in the zodiac | 270° to 300° (sidereal) |
| Name syllables | Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi |
| Nakshatras | Uttara Ashadha (pada 2, 3, 4), Shravan (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Dhanishta (pada 1, 2) |
| Lucky day | Saturday |
| Lucky colour | Blue, black |
| Lucky direction | West |
| Deity | Shani Dev (and Shri Hanuman ji) |
| Mantra of the ruling planet | Om Praam Preem Praum Sah Shanaishcharaya Namah |
| Gemstone of the ruling planet | Neelam (blue sapphire) (do not wear a gemstone without showing your full kundli) |
Capricorn nature
Hardworking, disciplined and goal-focused; avoid harshness.
Its ruling planet Saturn is linked to discipline, and results that come late but surely. It signifies business, karma, service and hard work.
Simple remedies for Capricorn
- On Saturday light a mustard-oil lamp under a peepal tree; help labourers and the elderly; work hard and honestly.
- Donation: Black sesame, mustard oil, urad, black cloth (Saturday)
- Recitation: Shani Chalisa, Hanuman Chalisa
All 12 signs
♈ Aries♉ Taurus♊ Gemini♋ Cancer♌ Leo♍ Virgo♎ Libra♏ Scorpio♐ Sagittarius♑ Capricorn♒ Aquarius♓ Pisces
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