Chandrashtama · Makara rashi
Chandrashtama for Capricorn (Makara)
Next: Tue 6 Oct, 10:18 PM to Fri 9 Oct, 3:18 AM IST
Chandrashtama happens when the Moon transits the 8th rashi from your Moon sign. For Capricorn (Makara) that is whenever the Moon is in Leo. It lasts about 51 hours and returns roughly every 27 days. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn.
Upcoming Capricorn Chandrashtama dates (IST)
| Starts | Ends | Moon in |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10:18 PM | Fri 9 Oct 2026, 3:18 AM | Leo |
| Tue 3 Nov 2026, 3:47 AM | Thu 5 Nov 2026, 9:35 AM | Leo |
| Mon 30 Nov 2026, 9:43 AM | Wed 2 Dec 2026, 3:00 PM | Leo |
| Sun 27 Dec 2026, 6:05 PM | Tue 29 Dec 2026, 9:38 PM | Leo |
| Sun 24 Jan 2027, 4:54 AM | Tue 26 Jan 2027, 6:45 AM | Leo |
| Sat 20 Feb 2027, 4:08 PM | Mon 22 Feb 2027, 5:30 PM | Leo |
| Sat 20 Mar 2027, 1:32 AM | Mon 22 Mar 2027, 3:45 AM | Leo |
| Fri 16 Apr 2027, 8:19 AM | Sun 18 Apr 2027, 11:52 AM | Leo |
| Thu 13 May 2027, 1:41 PM | Sat 15 May 2027, 5:53 PM | Leo |
| Wed 9 Jun 2027, 7:48 PM | Fri 11 Jun 2027, 11:18 PM | Leo |
| Wed 7 Jul 2027, 4:04 AM | Fri 9 Jul 2027, 6:00 AM | Leo |
| Tue 3 Aug 2027, 2:17 PM | Thu 5 Aug 2027, 2:50 PM | Leo |
| Tue 31 Aug 2027, 1:03 AM | Thu 2 Sep 2027, 1:13 AM | Leo |
| Mon 27 Sep 2027, 10:34 AM | Wed 29 Sep 2027, 11:34 AM | Leo |
Sidereal (Lahiri) Moon positions from NASA JPL DE421. Times in IST (UTC+5:30).
What Capricorn may notice
- Work pressure and feeling unseen
- Knee and joint pain
- Coldness that hurts close ones
Traditionally avoided
- Signing contracts or big agreements
- Starting a new business or venture
- Long journeys and risky driving
- Lending or borrowing money
- Heated arguments with family
- Big purchases and investments
- Making major life announcements
- Non-urgent surgery or procedures
- Starting a new job or big project
Good uses of the day
- Steady routine tasks
- Organising files and finances
- Resting your joints and back
When it ends: Pitch your idea at work.
Simple, free remedies for Capricorn
- Chant: Om Som Somaya Namah, 11 times at sunrise and again at sunset.
- Offer: water or milk to Lord Shiva, or simply say Om Namah Shivaya.
- Donate: black sesame seeds. It pleases Saturn, the lord of Capricorn.
- Stay calm: Say one kind word to someone at work.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the next Chandrashtama for Capricorn?
The next Chandrashtama for Capricorn (Makara) rashi starts Tue 6 Oct 2026, 10:18 PM IST and ends Fri 9 Oct 2026, 3:18 AM IST.
What is Chandrashtama for Capricorn?
It is the period when the Moon transits the 8th rashi from Capricorn (Makara). The 8th house is linked in Vedic astrology with sudden changes, stress and endings, so the tradition advises extra care with mood, health and big decisions.
How long does Chandrashtama last for Capricorn?
About 51 hours (roughly 2 to 2.5 days), the time the Moon takes to cross one sign. It comes around about once every 27 days.
What should Capricorn avoid during Chandrashtama?
Traditionally: signing contracts or big agreements; starting a new business or venture; long journeys and risky driving; lending or borrowing money; heated arguments with family. Watch especially for: work pressure and feeling unseen; knee and joint pain; coldness that hurts close ones.
What are the remedies for Capricorn Chandrashtama?
Chant Om Som Somaya Namah eleven times, offer water or milk to Lord Shiva, and donate black sesame seeds (it pleases Saturn, the lord of Capricorn). Then: Say one kind word to someone at work.
Does this use my Sun sign or Moon sign?
Your Moon sign (Janma rashi). If you are not sure of it, use the free Moon sign calculator. If your Moon sign is Capricorn, these dates are yours.
Traditional Vedic guidance for reflection. It is not a guarantee, a prediction or professional advice.
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