Capricorn or Makara is the tenth sign of the Zodiac. It is indicated by a Goat. The Sun stays in Capricorn from 14th January to 12th February as per sidereal zodiac which is followed by Vedic Astrologers.
Capricorn is considered as an earthy sign in Vedic Astrology and it is ruled by Saturn. Capricorns are actively practical: their cardinal nature makes them ambitious and their earth sign qualities make them practical enough to work actively towards their goals.
Generally serious, responsible and patient, these people are usually prepared to work hard for their achievements. Being practical, they have little time for fate, preferring to create their fate through effort and perseverance. This is one of the key elements in the typical Capricorn’s success. While other signs might await the right opportunity, Capricorns prefer to do something that will move them even slightly towards their desired goals. Naturally, they encounter many obstacles along the way, some of which might have been avoided by waiting for the right opportunity, but their determination usually helps them to succeed in their plans.
Capricorns want to see all sides of an issue before reaching a conclusion. They like to plan in advance and weighing all the pros and cons. Decisions are never made rapidly. They are dependable, particularly in a crisis. They are, as a rule, not aggressive people, but only express hostility as a defense when attacked.
Capricorns love structure and they tend to increase the structure or the rules of any situation in which they are involved. This is why politics appeals to the Capricorn type. They are suited to any career that involves administration and organizing others by implementing structure, such as law, politics and accountancy. They are astute investors and can be very disciplined financially.
Capricorn rules the knees and the parts of body in that region as well as bones and joints in the body. A strongly placed Capricorn in a horoscope will ensure good working of the parts of the body ruled by it whereas serious afflictions to Capricorn in a horoscope by virtue of placement of one or more negative planets in it or by afflictions of one or more negative planets to this sign can make the native suffer from disease like, joint pains, arthritis, problems and diseases related to bones of the body and some problems related to skin. Apart from these diseases, the weakness of this sign can bring many kinds of trouble for the native depending upon the other important aspects of his horoscope.
Capricorn like all other zodiac signs contains three Nakshatra or lunar mansion, which are three forth of Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra, entire Shravana Nakshatra and half of the Dhanishta Nakshatra.
Capricorn Facts
Duality: Feminine
Element: Earth
Quality: Cardinal or movable
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Symbol: The goat
Part of the Body: Knees, bones & teeth
Exaltation sign of: Mars
Debilitation Sign of: Jupiter
Determent Sign of: Moon
Positive traits of Capricorn: Justice, organization, caution, economy & authority.
Negative traits of Capricorn: Suspicion, pride, resentfulness, unforgiving, rigid & pessimism.
Things Governed by Capricorn
Flowers: Ivy, heartsease, amaranthus & pansies.
Trees: Pine, elm, willow, yew & camellia.
Herbs: Comfrey, rue, thuja, sarasparilla, thyme, fumitory & henbane.
Animals: Goats & animals with cloven hoofs.
Capricorn Health
Capricorn is related with the entire skeletal system including the teeth but Knee in particular. It is also connected with the digestive system. Capricorn rules the processes of the gallbladder. Planets afflicted in Capricorn can cause rheumatism, arthritis or general aches and pains as well as skin disorders may occur.
Capricorn Career & Profession
All occupation related to Saturn and the tenth house but not related to Aquarius. Capricorn is the sign of business and career and is the distinctive mark of the business man. Capricorn excels in executive positions requiring patience and responsibility. But it also governs miners, real estate dealers, farmers, builders, contractors, bricklayers, tanners, dealers in hides and leather, coal and ice dealers and general laborers.
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