Nakshatras in Capricorn

Sidereal Capricorn contains parts of three nakshatras: Uttara Ashadha, Shravana and Dhanishta. A planet placed in Capricorn always also occupies one of these lunar mansions, and the nakshatra usually says more about how the placement behaves than the sign alone.

Note: this is the sidereal zodiac used in Vedic astrology, which currently sits about 24° behind the Western tropical zodiac — your Western Capricorn planets may fall in a different sidereal sign.

21. Uttara Ashadha (26°40′ Sagittarius – 10°00′ Capricorn)

Lord: Sun · Deity: Vishvadevas · Symbol: Tusk · Gana: Manushya

Uttara Ashadha is ruled by the Sun and presided over by the Vishvadevas, the universal gods. Its symbol is an elephant's tusk: victory that is permanent because it was won ethically.

Padas falling in Capricorn: pada 2 (0°00′ Capricorn – 3°20′ Capricorn), pada 3 (3°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Capricorn), pada 4 (6°40′ Capricorn – 10°00′ Capricorn).

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22. Shravana (10°00′ – 23°20′ Capricorn)

Lord: Moon · Deity: Vishnu · Symbol: Ear · Gana: Deva

Shravana is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Vishnu, the preserver. Its symbol is an ear: the star of listening, learning, and the preservation of knowledge through what is heard.

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23. Dhanishta (23°20′ Capricorn – 6°40′ Aquarius)

Lord: Mars · Deity: Vasus · Symbol: Drum · Gana: Rakshasa

Dhanishta is ruled by Mars and presided over by the eight Vasus, gods of light and abundance. Its symbol is a drum: rhythm, resonance, and wealth that comes from performing in time with the moment.

Padas falling in Capricorn: pada 1 (23°20′ Capricorn – 26°40′ Capricorn), pada 2 (26°40′ Capricorn – 0°00′ Aquarius).

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Capricorn Nakshatras: Uttara Ashadha, Shravana, Dhanishta