Makara Rashi
Makara natives are disciplined, ambitious and patient — the master builder who earns lasting success.
Makara vs Capricorn — the sidereal difference
Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, fixed to the actual stars, while Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac. The two differ by about 24° (the ayanamsa), which is why your Vedic sign is often one sign earlier than your Western one. Vedic astrology also leans on the Moon sign (Rashi) and nakshatra more than the Sun.
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What is Makara Rashi?
Makara is the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac sign corresponding to Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, a Earth sign. In Vedic astrology the Rashi usually refers to your Moon sign.
Is Makara the same as Capricorn?
They share a name and nature, but Vedic astrology is sidereal — shifted ~24° from the Western tropical zodiac. Because of this, your Vedic sign is often one back from your Western Sun sign, so check your actual chart.
Who is Makara compatible with?
Traditionally Makara harmonises with other Earth rashis and complementary elements, but real Vedic compatibility uses Moon nakshatras (the 36-guna Ashtakoota system), not sign alone.