Makar rashi (मकर) in English is Capricorn. It is the tenth sign of the zodiac, its symbol is the Makara (crocodile) and its ruling planet is Saturn (Shani).
So if someone says “my rashi is Makar”, in English they mean their zodiac sign is Capricorn. Makar is also spelled Makara, Makaram (Malayalam), Magaram (Tamil).
Makar Rashi in English: Quick Facts
Makar rashi | |
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Hindi name | Makar (मकर) |
English name | Capricorn |
Symbol | Makara (crocodile / sea-goat) — Magarmachh (crocodile) |
Ruling planet (swami) | Saturn (Shani) |
Element (tattva) | Earth |
Nature | Movable (Chara) |
Western (sun sign) dates | 22 December – 19 January |
Vedic sun dates | about 14 January – 12 February |
Nakshatras | the last three padas of Uttara Ashadha, Shravana and the first two padas of Dhanishta |
Name letters (namakshar) | Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi |
Lucky day | Saturday |
Gemstone | Blue Sapphire (Neelam) |
Body part ruled | knees and bones |
Is Makar Rashi the Same as Capricorn?
Yes — Makar and Capricorn are the same sign of the zodiac. But your Vedic rashi and your Western zodiac sign may not match. In Indian (Vedic) astrology, your rashi usually means your moon sign — the sign the Moon was in when you were born. Western astrology uses your sun sign, which depends only on your birth date (Capricorn: 22 December – 19 January).
That is why a person born in, say, the Capricorn date range may still have a different rashi in their kundli. To find your real rashi, use our free moon sign (rashi) calculator with your date, time and place of birth.
Makar Rashi Name Letters
In the Hindu naming system, names for a Makar rashi baby traditionally start with these syllables: Bho, Ja, Ji, Khi, Khu, Khe, Kho, Ga, Gi. They come from the nakshatras that fall in Makar: the last three padas of Uttara Ashadha, Shravana and the first two padas of Dhanishta.
Makar Rashi (Capricorn) Personality Traits
Disciplined, ambitious and patient
Responsible and practical with money
Success often comes steadily with age
Can seem reserved or too serious
Because Makar is ruled by Saturn and belongs to the earth element, these qualities show up strongly when the Moon or Lagna (ascendant) is in Makar. Read the full Capricorn zodiac sign guide for love, health and remedies.
Career for Makar Rashi
Makar rashi does well in administration, government service, engineering, construction, mining, finance and long-term business.
Best Match for Makar Rashi
Makar rashi usually gets along best with Vrishabha (Taurus), Kanya (Virgo), Vrishchik (Scorpio) and Meen (Pisces). For marriage, astrologers compare the full kundli, not just the rashi — try our kundli matching calculator for a detailed guna milan.
All 12 Rashi in English
See the complete list of all 12 rashi names in English, or read the previous and next signs: Dhanu rashi in English and Kumbh rashi in English.
Want a personal reading for your Makar rashi? Get your free kundli or check today's Capricorn daily horoscope.
