In short
Moon in Capricorn in Vedic astrology: Emotions are measured, responsibility-focused; reserved but solid. Moon stands for mind, emotions, mother, the public, flow. Capricorn carries the themes of discipline, ambition, structure. In this placement the two come together.
Dignity
The ruler of Capricorn is Saturn. In the natural friendship table Moon counts Saturn as neutral: the guest meets neither special support nor special resistance.
Nakshatras in Capricorn
In Capricorn, Moon stands in one of these nakshatras. Which one it is changes the tone of the placement:
- Uttara Ashadha (padas 2, 3, 4) · ruled by Sun · lasting victory, honesty, and perseverance
- Shravana · ruled by Moon · listening, learning, and bonding
- Dhanishta (padas 1, 2) · ruled by Mars · rhythm, abundance, and community
Which house by ascendant?
If Moon is in Capricorn, it falls in this house counted from your ascendant and shows itself in the matters of that area. Click a row to read about the house.
| Ascendant | House | Area |
|---|---|---|
| ♈ Aries ascendant | 10th house | career, reputation |
| ♉ Taurus ascendant | 9th house | belief, learning, distant travels |
| ♊ Gemini ascendant | 8th house | transformation, shared resources |
| ♋ Cancer ascendant | 7th house | partnership, relationships |
| ♌ Leo ascendant | 6th house | work order, health, routine |
| ♍ Virgo ascendant | 5th house | creativity, love, children |
| ♎ Libra ascendant | 4th house | home, family, inner peace |
| ♏ Scorpio ascendant | 3rd house | communication, courage, close circle |
| ♐ Sagittarius ascendant | 2nd house | money, savings, family |
| ♑ Capricorn ascendant | 1st house | yourself, your body, your bearing |
| ♒ Aquarius ascendant | 12th house | inner world, withdrawal |
| ♓ Pisces ascendant | 11th house | gains, goals, social circle |
The Moon period
In the Vimshottari dasha system the Moon major period lasts 10 years. This placement is felt most during the Moon major period and during the Moon sub-periods inside other periods. The app calculates the dates of these periods from your birth details.