Capricorn

Capricorn Description

Sign No.	10
English Name	Capricorn
Sanskrit Name	Makar
Meaning of Sanskrit Name	The Alligator
Type	Earth
Lord	Saturn

Mrigardhapurvo makarombumadhey jaanupradesham tamushanti dhatuh
Nadivanarnuasarojarupashvbhraadhivaso dashamah pradishtah

The frontal part of the Makar ( Capricorn ) rashi is like a deer nad the rear part is that of an alligator. Being water dweller, this Rashi represents the knees of the kaal purusha and its favourite places include rivers, forests etc.

The tenth sign of the Rashichakra, Makara ( Capricorn ), is all about hard work. A true workaholic, the Jatakas of this Rashi see the world as a harsh and exacting arena with no short-cuts. Often tending to be cold and snobbish, they are also lusty and make loyal friends.

The Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ), usually are thin, long-necked and have thin teeth and are blessed with strong bones. They have hard hair on their scalp. The Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ) have a distinguishing facial feature of sharpened chin. However, they suffer from ailments associated with allergies, hypertension and back problems.

Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ) will happily slog the day off at office with an aim to reach at the top. It's their ambition and determination that will get them there. Practical, meticulous and realistically pragmatic, they are extremely dedicated to their goals, almost to the point of being stubborn. Makarjataka ( people born under capricorn ) likes to reap the benefits of success - fame, prestige and money - and might ruffle a few feathers along the way.

Diligent, conscientious, hardworking, ambitious, cautious, tolerant, patient, disciplined, calculating and confident, Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ) seldom allow any sort of permissiveness, which makes them most reliable people to work with. They endure all hardships with discipline and are self-contained and path-finders. With a superior sense of duty, selflessness and devotion, they are admired for tenacity of purpose and will. Often this gives into them being moody and fairly self-destructive too, but they are also called the sage later in life for their experiences in life.

Ruled by the Sani, the spiritual Saturn, the Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ) set high standards for themselves and guard their private space zealously. It is this quest for privacy, which at times result in difference in their private and public behaviour.

Capricorns Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ) make shrewd business people and unlikely to take any rash decisions. Ambitious as they are they will ensure that their better halves climb the ladder, even if they are not much up to competitions and will work at their own pace and deliver the best they can. Academics, industry, agriculture, antiques is where they deal favorably, though the money accrued is always hard earned.

Saturn, like an interfering parent, puts a rein on the ardent of the Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ) and incurable romantic yearning for true love and commands them to be calm, practical and serious. Brishabha, Vrischika and Kanya make good partners for Makarjatakas ( people born under capricorn ), who love a stable home and are fiercely loyal towards their spouse.