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makara

makara

9.9
A zodiac sign in Indian astrology that is like Capricorn
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : makara
  • In Hindu astrology, makara represents the zodiac sign of Capricorn.

Examples

  • The symbol for makara is often depicted as a creature with the body of a fish and the head of a goat.

  • According to his birth chart, his zodiac sign is makara.

  • In Indian astrology, makara is associated with discipline and ambition.

  • People born under the makara sign are said to be ambitious.

  • In Indian astrology, the zodiac sign of makara symbolizes discipline and ambition.

  • The sea-goat, represented by the sign of makara, is known for its determination.

  • Those born under the makara sign are believed to be hardworking and ambitious.

Synonyms

Goat
vsmakara
4 7.5

Tenth sign of the zodiac that covers about December 22 to January 19

uses a mythic half fish and half land creature as symbol
Capricorn
vsmakara
5.3

The tenth star sign from December 22 to January 19 with the goat symbol

uses a mythic half fish and half land creature as symbol
6.1

A zodiac sign for people born between December 22 and January 19, shown as a goat

uses a mythic half fish and half land creature as symbol

Surface Forms

makara singular
makaras plural

Etymology

Makara is also the name of an Indian zodiac sign and comes from the same Sanskrit makara, meaning 'sea creature'. The sign is a 'sea-goat', like Capricorn, so makara in astrology shows a creature that links a goat to the water and explains its idea of a water-linked zodiac sign.