Hindi Name: Makar
Date of Birth: 22nd Dec to 20th Jan
Ruling Planet: Shani
Nakshatras: Uttra Ashada, Shravana
Lucky Numbers: 9, 8, 6
Lucky Days: Saturday, Friday, Tuesday
Lucky Colors: Black, Brown, Ark Green
Lucky Stones: Neelam, Pukhraj, Pearl, Gomeda

Basic Characteristics Profile
This is the first sign of Saturn and the tenth sign of the zodiac. In astrology, tenth house is one of the most important houses. This shows what trends and traits will be there in profession, in the form of planetary arrangement and its influence. For this very reason, Capricorn is regarded as the house of profession (Karma Bhava). An earth sign, it has the sun entering on January 21 and exiting on February 20.

This sign represents the beginning of new time. From this time onwards, the sun gathers momentum in the northern hemisphere. This is termed as Uttarayana, especially in the Vedic astrology. The nature of this sign resembles traits of Jupiter, Saturn, and mobility. For the same reason, we see good workers, social reformers, industrial growth and agriculture people born under Capricorn.

1st January 2010 (00:00 am) to 17th January 2010 (2:59:16 pm)
This is a negative period for you. You will have a disturbed sleep pattern and become apprehensive and anxious about your future. Frequent hospital visits might also take place. Students will get attracted to ghost stories and horror movies and lose interest in studies. The two C’s, counseling and consultancy, would prevail over you, as you would invariably be inquisitive about your future and health. Investment will be liquidated, for good profits and comfort.

17th January 2010 (02:59:16 pm) to 6th March 2010 (02:06:33 am)
The risks undertaken by you will be aptly, rather adventurously rewarded. For good returns, plan investments prudently, as turbulence is indicated. Siblings will do well with their responsibilities and give you some satisfaction. You will have to bear expenses for the marriage of a younger member in the family. Frequent travel, related to work, is also indicated.

6th March 2010 (02:06:33 am) to 2nd May 2010 (09:57:58 pm)
This is a path-breaking financial phase for you, as it indicates positive trends in terms of money. The reserves that you have kept will benefit the family. This time, your role and need in family will be more important and consume your energy and earnings. Distant relatives will help.

2nd May 2010 (09:57:58 pm) to 25th June 2010 (12:35:51)
For married couples, this is a good time to conceive. Plan the child and if needed, take necessary advice and treatment from your doctor. Aged people will see their kids advancing in life. Agriculture will be at the peak for farmers. New trends and avenues will open up for businessmen and cash bells will start ringing.

25th June 2010 (12:35:51) to 17th July 2010 (01:07:19 am)
This is a disturbing time for you. Friends and relative will change their opinion about you, causing concern. At work, colleagues might have ideological differences with you, which could hamper the congenial environment. Health disturbance, based on heat and gastric episodes, will also be a cause of worry.

17th July 2010 (01:07:19 am) to 17th September 2010 (09:20:10 am)
This is a very good time for you. You will get to hear good news from relatives and friends. You new role, to be performed in the family, will be encouraging. You will be the center of attraction in society. Unmarried young women will see limelight and get a partner as well.

17th September 2010 (09:20:10 am) to 5th October 2010 (06:03:33 pm)
This is a controversial time, with colleagues misbehaving with you and superiors neglecting you. Even good ideas will not take shape this time. Stick to the company of books or take a vacation. Give finishing touches to pending work.

5th October 2010 (06:03:33 pm) to 4th November 2010 (10:28:47 pm)
Around this time, business will run normally and partnerships will be normal. New projects will take time to complete. Family life will be slightly disturbed and ego of your partner will be the main cause of worry and anxiety. Partners or relatives may provoke tension, without any reason.

4th November 2010 (10:28:47 pm) to 31st December 2010 (00:00:00)
After a long battle, positive time will bring back the smile on your face. You will be rewarded for the work you have done. Promotion is on the cards, for working people. A change in job and place is also waiting. Military and police department will face tough time, but will finally be appreciated by the public.

General Tips

Courtesy
Dr. Bharath