THE TENTH SIGN OF THE ZODIAC
The Sign of the Achiever

Symbol: The Goat

Ruler: Saturn

Exaltation: Mars

Debilitation: Jupiter

Baadhaka: Scorpio

Alphabets: Bho,Ja,Jee,Ju,Je,Jo,Kha,khi,Khu,Khe,Kho,Ga,Gi

Parts of the body: The bones- Joints and Knees, Skin, Hair.

Glyph/Picture: the pictograph represents the v-shaped beard of the goat and the curved tail of fish(sea goat). it also pictures the human knee and the circular knee cap. In symbolic terms: two straight lines meeting one another, connected by a circle and a crescent. this represents the welding of authority and responsibility that is strength both by energy and passion.

Classification: Movable, Even, Feminine, Mild, Earthy, Of short Ascension, Rising by the hind part.

Principal: Responsibility, Caution - “I USE”

Opposite Sign: Cancer - the sign of domesticity and home life. They derive security from the love and closeness and mates of family members.

Qualities: Primarily focused on security, they treat everyone with respect and repay kindness with gratitude and loyalty. Time management is crucial, akin to Chronos, the god of Time, maintaining a disciplined schedule. Proactively considers contingencies and embraces responsibility with a Saturnine trait.

CAPRICORN (Makaram) (270°00'-300°00')

In Capricorns, the ego embraces altruism and prepares to collaborate with beneficent forces of Nature. This requires complete annihilation of personality, materialistic attractions, and a selfless dedication to human welfare. Life in Capricorns is challenging, marked by sorrows and sacrifices, leading to the realization of natural harmony and eternal bliss.

The Sanskrit name for Capricorns is Makaram, often translated as "crocodile." However, occultly, it represents the mysterious order of Dhyanis connected with the Microcosmic Pentagon. T. Subba Row explained Makara as Ma-Kara, linking it to the creative illusion, compassion, and universal intelligence. Capricorns symbolizes the sacrifice of the Heavenly Man on the Cross of Manifestation, facilitating the ego's transformation.

Ruled by Saturn, Capricorns emphasizes destruction for reconstruction. Saturn, associated with Yama, the death-god, establishes balance and harmony, working on individual karmas. Mars' exaltation in this sign calls for courage and initiative, while Jupiter's debilitation signifies the need to transcend ritualism and material attachments.

Capricorns leads the ego through profound transformations, shattering self-centered egotism and dissolving personality in universal life-essence. Saturn imparts spiritual wisdom, fostering introspection and questioning the validity of appearances. Pulaha, the presiding deity, signifies an entrance to something great, where compassion prevails. The three asterisms within Capricorns—Uttara Ashada, Shravana, and Dhanistha—guide the ego's growth, leading it to become a conscious cooperator with Nature's higher forces.