Mars in Capricorn: meaning, drive and desire and Mars in Capricorn dates

The Mars sign is the sign Mars was in when you were born and describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign. Mars in Capricorn is traditionally read as climbs steadily toward long-term goals.

Mars next enters Capricorn on Nov 25, 2027 18:37 UTC.

How Mars in Capricorn is read

Mars in Capricorn is traditionally read as turning ambition into realistic plans and building results through sustained effort. It is self-controlled and responsible. Capricorn is Mars's exaltation, its most constructive placement.

Dignity

Traditional astrology rates how comfortably each planet works in each sign (essential dignity). For Mars, Capricorn is exaltation: traditionally strong and well expressed.

In Vedic astrology (Jyotish)

Jyotish calls Capricorn Makara. Because it divides the zodiac by the stars (sidereal), a Western Mars at Capricorn 0° to about 24° is in Sagittarius (Dhanu) in Jyotish. Reading both systems side by side shows different sides of the same person.

Mars in Capricorn dates, 1940-2030

When Mars entered and left Capricorn (UTC, computed astronomically). If your birth date falls inside a period, your Mars sign is Capricorn. If you were born on a changeover day, compare with your birth time or use the calculator.

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FAQ

What does Mars in Capricorn mean?

In Western astrology Mars in Capricorn is traditionally read as climbs steadily toward long-term goals. The Mars sign describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction, a separate layer from the Sun and Moon signs.

When was Mars in Capricorn?

The table on this page lists all 50 periods Mars spent in Capricorn between 1940 and 2030, with ingress times in UTC.

Is Capricorn a strong sign for Mars?

By traditional dignity it is exaltation: traditionally strong and well expressed.

Is my Vedic Mars also in Capricorn?

Not necessarily. Jyotish uses the sidereal zodiac, now about 24° behind the tropical one. Mars at Capricorn 0° to about 24° (Western) is in Sagittarius (Dhanu) in Jyotish.

Other Mars signs

• Mars in Ariesacts first and meets challenges head-on
• Mars in Taurusslow to start, impossible to stop
• Mars in Geminifights with words and wit
• Mars in Cancerfights to protect its own
• Mars in Leobold, proud and takes center stage
• Mars in Virgomethodical, precise and hard-working
• Mars in Libraacts through partnership and balance
• Mars in Scorpioquiet intensity and total commitment
• Mars in Sagittariuscharges toward ideals and freedom
• Mars in Capricornclimbs steadily toward long-term goals
• Mars in Aquariusunconventional action for a cause
• Mars in Piscesintuitive, adaptable and quietly strong