Sun in Capricorn — Meaning, Effects & Remedies
Sun in Capricorn
Sun (Surya) in Capricorn (Makar) blends the karaka of soul, father, authority, vitality, ego, government with Capricorn's earth, cardinal temperament. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, whom Sun treats as an enemy. Sun is uncomfortable here and its results come with friction.
This combination shapes the native's soul with Capricorn's qualities of disciplined and ambitious.
Sun in Capricorn at a Glance
| Sun in Capricorn | |
|---|---|
| Dignity | enemy sign |
| Sign lord | Saturn (enemy) |
| Element and quality | Earth, Cardinal — Sun is a fire planet in a earth sign |
| Nakshatras in this sign | Uttara Ashadha (Sun), Shravana (Moon), Dhanishta (Mars) |
| Gemstone for Sun | Ruby |
Sun in Capricorn by Nakshatra
Capricorn spans parts of 3 nakshatras, so Sun's exact degree changes the flavour of this placement:
- 0°00'–10°00' Capricorn — Uttara Ashadha (lord Sun, deity Vishwedevas, fixed nature): Sun takes on Uttara Ashadha's fixed, Manushya-gana character.
- 10°00'–23°20' Capricorn — Shravana (lord Moon, deity Vishnu, movable nature): Sun takes on Shravana's movable, Deva-gana character; Moon is also a friend of Sun.
- 23°20'–30°00' Capricorn — Dhanishta (lord Mars, deity Vasus, movable nature): Sun takes on Dhanishta's movable, Rakshasa-gana character; Mars is also a friend of Sun.
Sun in Capricorn: Personality
Natives with Sun in Capricorn express soul in a disciplined and ambitious way. Sun adapts to Capricorn's nature here.
Sun in Capricorn: Love and Marriage
In relationships, this placement brings Capricorn's committed and steady flavour to how Sun's significations play out.
Sun in Capricorn: Career and Wealth
Professionally, Sun in Capricorn favours work connected to administration and the strengths of responsibility and endurance.
Positive Effects
Well-supported, Sun in Capricorn gives leadership, confidence, vitality, recognition, government favour, expressed through Capricorn's earth energy.
Negative Effects
If afflicted, watch for ego conflicts, arrogance, trouble with authority, eye/heart issues, amplified by Capricorn's pessimism.
Remedies for Sun in Capricorn
- Offer water to the Sun at sunrise (Surya Arghya)
- Recite Aditya Hridaya Stotra
- Wear Ruby in gold after consultation
- Respect father and elders
- Donate wheat or jaggery on Sunday
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sun in Capricorn mean?
It places Sun's significations (soul) in the earth sign Capricorn. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, whom Sun treats as an enemy. Sun is uncomfortable here and its results come with friction.
Is Sun exalted or debilitated in Capricorn?
Neither. Sun is exalted in Aries and debilitated in Libra.
Which nakshatras fall in Capricorn?
Uttara Ashadha (0°00'–10°00'), Shravana (10°00'–23°20'), Dhanishta (23°20'–30°00').
What are remedies for Sun in Capricorn?
Recite Sun's mantra and give its charity on Sunday; follow chart-specific upayas.