December 22 Birthday
Zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower and more for everyone born on December 22.
The zodiac sign for December 22 is
Capricorn
Capricorn runs December 22 – January 19. December 22 is day 1 of 29 in Capricorn season, in the 1st decan.
December 22 is on the Cusp of Prophecy (Sagittarius–Capricorn).
The Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year, so some people born on December 22 are actually Sagittarius. A birth chart with your birth year, time and place gives the exact answer.
Birthstone
Turquoise
Also Tanzanite, Zircon
Birth flower
Narcissus (paperwhite)
Also holly
Ruling planet
Saturn
Decan ruler: Saturn
How common
#107 of 366
11,432 US births a year
Day of the year
Day 356
Day 357 in a leap year
December 22 zodiac sign: Capricorn
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of structure and time. The Sea-goat is linked with ambition and patience: the steady climber who reaches the top in the end.
| Symbol | ♑ Sea-goat |
|---|---|
| Dates | December 22 – January 19 |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Traits | ambitious, disciplined, responsible, patient |
| Strengths | Hardworking, responsible, self-controlled and dependable. |
| Weaknesses | Pessimistic, stubborn and inclined to overwork. |
| Opposite sign | Cancer |
| Most compatible with | Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces |
The 1st decan of Capricorn
Each sign is split into three decans of about ten days. December 22 falls in the 1st decan, which is ruled by Capricorn’s own planet, Saturn, so the classic Capricorn traits are said to be strongest.
December 22 birthstone: Turquoise, Tanzanite and Zircon
Everyone born in December shares the same birthstones, and you can pick whichever you like.
| Stone | Color | Hardness (Mohs) | Said to symbolize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise | Sky blue to green | 5–6 | Good fortune and protection |
| Tanzanite | Violet-blue | 6–7 | Transformation and calm |
| Zircon | Blue (most popular), clear or brown | 6–7.5 | Wisdom, honor and prosperity |
December 22 birth flower: Narcissus (paperwhite) and Holly
- Narcissus (paperwhite): good wishes and hope
- Holly: protection and domestic happiness
How common is a December 22 birthday?
December 22 is the 107th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,432 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 2% more than on an average day.
Based on US birth records, 1994–2014. See every date ranked.
What day of the week was December 22?
Here’s the day of the week December 22 fell on each year, and the Chinese zodiac animal for someone born that day.
| Birth date | Day of the week | Chinese zodiac |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2030 | Sunday | Metal Dog |
| December 22, 2029 | Saturday | Earth Rooster |
| December 22, 2028 | Friday | Earth Monkey |
| December 22, 2027 | Wednesday | Fire Goat |
| December 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Fire Horse |
| December 22, 2025 | Monday | Wood Snake |
| December 22, 2024 | Sunday | Wood Dragon |
| December 22, 2023 | Friday | Water Rabbit |
| December 22, 2022 | Thursday | Water Tiger |
| December 22, 2021 | Wednesday | Metal Ox |
| December 22, 2020 | Tuesday | Metal Rat |
| December 22, 2019 | Sunday | Earth Pig |
| December 22, 2018 | Saturday | Earth Dog |
| December 22, 2017 | Friday | Fire Rooster |
| December 22, 2016 | Thursday | Fire Monkey |
| December 22, 2015 | Tuesday | Wood Goat |
| December 22, 2014 | Monday | Wood Horse |
| December 22, 2013 | Sunday | Water Snake |
| December 22, 2012 | Saturday | Water Dragon |
| December 22, 2011 | Thursday | Metal Rabbit |
| December 22, 2010 | Wednesday | Metal Tiger |
| December 22, 2009 | Tuesday | Earth Ox |
| December 22, 2008 | Monday | Earth Rat |
| December 22, 2007 | Saturday | Fire Pig |
| December 22, 2006 | Friday | Fire Dog |
| December 22, 2005 | Thursday | Wood Rooster |
| December 22, 2004 | Wednesday | Wood Monkey |
| December 22, 2003 | Monday | Water Goat |
| December 22, 2002 | Sunday | Water Horse |
| December 22, 2001 | Saturday | Metal Snake |
| December 22, 2000 | Friday | Metal Dragon |
| December 22, 1999 | Wednesday | Earth Rabbit |
| December 22, 1998 | Tuesday | Earth Tiger |
| December 22, 1997 | Monday | Fire Ox |
| December 22, 1996 | Sunday | Fire Rat |
| December 22, 1995 | Friday | Wood Pig |
| December 22, 1994 | Thursday | Wood Dog |
| December 22, 1993 | Wednesday | Water Rooster |
| December 22, 1992 | Tuesday | Water Monkey |
| December 22, 1991 | Sunday | Metal Goat |
| December 22, 1990 | Saturday | Metal Horse |
| December 22, 1989 | Friday | Earth Snake |
| December 22, 1988 | Thursday | Earth Dragon |
| December 22, 1987 | Tuesday | Fire Rabbit |
| December 22, 1986 | Monday | Fire Tiger |
| December 22, 1985 | Sunday | Wood Ox |
| December 22, 1984 | Saturday | Wood Rat |
| December 22, 1983 | Thursday | Water Pig |
| December 22, 1982 | Wednesday | Water Dog |
| December 22, 1981 | Tuesday | Metal Rooster |
| December 22, 1980 | Monday | Metal Monkey |
| December 22, 1979 | Saturday | Earth Goat |
| December 22, 1978 | Friday | Earth Horse |
| December 22, 1977 | Thursday | Fire Snake |
| December 22, 1976 | Wednesday | Fire Dragon |
| December 22, 1975 | Monday | Wood Rabbit |
| December 22, 1974 | Sunday | Wood Tiger |
| December 22, 1973 | Saturday | Water Ox |
| December 22, 1972 | Friday | Water Rat |
| December 22, 1971 | Wednesday | Metal Pig |
| December 22, 1970 | Tuesday | Metal Dog |
| December 22, 1969 | Monday | Earth Rooster |
| December 22, 1968 | Sunday | Earth Monkey |
| December 22, 1967 | Friday | Fire Goat |
| December 22, 1966 | Thursday | Fire Horse |
| December 22, 1965 | Wednesday | Wood Snake |
| December 22, 1964 | Tuesday | Wood Dragon |
| December 22, 1963 | Sunday | Water Rabbit |
| December 22, 1962 | Saturday | Water Tiger |
| December 22, 1961 | Friday | Metal Ox |
| December 22, 1960 | Thursday | Metal Rat |
| December 22, 1959 | Tuesday | Earth Pig |
| December 22, 1958 | Monday | Earth Dog |
| December 22, 1957 | Sunday | Fire Rooster |
| December 22, 1956 | Saturday | Fire Monkey |
| December 22, 1955 | Thursday | Wood Goat |
| December 22, 1954 | Wednesday | Wood Horse |
| December 22, 1953 | Tuesday | Water Snake |
| December 22, 1952 | Monday | Water Dragon |
| December 22, 1951 | Saturday | Metal Rabbit |
| December 22, 1950 | Friday | Metal Tiger |
| December 22, 1949 | Thursday | Earth Ox |
| December 22, 1948 | Wednesday | Earth Rat |
| December 22, 1947 | Monday | Fire Pig |
| December 22, 1946 | Sunday | Fire Dog |
| December 22, 1945 | Saturday | Wood Rooster |
| December 22, 1944 | Friday | Wood Monkey |
| December 22, 1943 | Wednesday | Water Goat |
| December 22, 1942 | Tuesday | Water Horse |
| December 22, 1941 | Monday | Metal Snake |
| December 22, 1940 | Sunday | Metal Dragon |
More about December 22
| Season (Northern Hemisphere) | Winter |
|---|---|
| Day of the year | 356 (357 in a leap year) |
| Days left in the year | 9 (9 in a leap year) |
Want your exact age or a countdown? Try the age calculator on our sister site Day Count Box.
December 22 birthday questions
- What zodiac sign is December 22?
- People born on December 22 are Capricorn (♑), the Sea-goat. Capricorn season runs from December 22 – January 19.
- What is the birthstone for December 22?
- The birthstone for December 22 is the December birthstone: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- What is the birth flower for December 22?
- December’s birth flowers are the narcissus (paperwhite) and holly.
- Is December 22 on a cusp?
- Yes. December 22 falls in the Cusp of Prophecy, between Sagittarius and Capricorn. Because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year, people born on December 22 in some years are Sagittarius. Check a birth chart with your exact birth year, time and place to be sure.
- How rare is a December 22 birthday?
- December 22 is the 107th most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 11,432 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 2% more than on an average day.
- What day of the year is December 22?
- December 22 is day 356 of the year, or day 357 in a leap year.