Capricorn (Makara) — The Complete Sign Guide
Capricorn (Makara in Vedic astrology) is the achiever — disciplined, ambitious, enduring. Born Dec 22 – Jan 19, it is a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn, symbolised by the Sea-Goat.
Capricorn is the zodiac's mountaineer: disciplined, ambitious and playing the long game. Ruled by Saturn, you build slowly and permanently, taking responsibility others avoid. You climb steadily and you reach the summit.
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Capricorn personality traits
Capricorn is the zodiac's mountaineer: disciplined, ambitious and playing the long game. Ruled by Saturn, you build slowly and permanently, taking responsibility others avoid. You climb steadily and you reach the summit.
Capricorn strengths
Capricorn at its best is: Disciplined and responsible, Ambitious and patient, Practical and wise, Self-reliant. These are the qualities that make Capricorn recognisable and reliable once you understand the sign.
Capricorn weaknesses
Every sign has a shadow. For Capricorn the growth edges are: Can be rigid or cold, Workaholic tendencies, Pessimistic under stress. Naming them is how a Capricorn turns them into strengths.
Capricorn in love and compatibility
In love Capricorn is loyal, steady and serious — slow to open but deeply committed once you do. You show love through reliability, provision and quiet, lasting devotion.
Capricorn career and money
Structure and ambition suit you: business, management, finance, engineering, law, administration and any field that rewards discipline and the long climb.
Capricorn Sun sign vs Moon sign (Rashi)
Western astrology reads your Capricorn Sun sign for identity. Vedic astrology (Jyotish) leans on your Moon sign — your Makara Rashi — for the emotional core. A Capricorn Moon tends to be reserved, self-controlled and duty-bound. ShivAstro computes both from your exact birth details so you see the full picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸What are the dates for Capricorn?
Capricorn covers roughly Dec 22 – Jan 19. If you were born near the edge (a "cusp"), only an exact birth chart confirms your true Sun sign — ShivAstro calculates it free.
▸Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
Capricorn classically harmonises well with the other Earth signs and with complementary elements. But real compatibility is read from both full charts — try ShivAstro's free Guna Milan matching for an accurate answer.
▸What planet rules Capricorn?
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, which shapes much of the sign's character. The condition of Saturn in your personal chart fine-tunes how strongly your Capricorn traits express.
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