Makara (Capricorn) (मकर)
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Chara (movable)
- Symbol
- Makara (sea-creature)
- Span
- 270° to 300° of the sidereal zodiac
Nakshatras in Makara
- Uttara Ashadhalord Sun · Manushya · Antya nadi
- Shravanalord Moon · Deva · Antya nadi
- Dhanishtalord Mars · Rakshasa · Madhya nadi
Questions people ask
Who is the lord of Makara rashi?
Makara is ruled by Saturn. Saturn also rules Kumbha, so these signs get full Graha Maitri points with Makara.
Which nakshatras are in Makara?
Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta. Signs and nakshatras don’t line up exactly, so some nakshatras are split between two signs.
Which Moon signs give Bhakoot dosha with Makara?
Bhakoot dosha happens when the Moon signs are 2/12, 5/9 or 6/8 apart. For Makara that is Kumbha, Dhanu, Vrishabha, Kanya, Mithuna, Simha. It is traditionally cancelled when the sign lords are the same or friends.
Astrology is a traditional system of interpretation, offered here for reflection. It is not a scientifically proven way to predict events or decide relationships.