December 23 Birthday
Zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower and more for everyone born on December 23.
The zodiac sign for December 23 is
Capricorn
Capricorn runs December 22 – January 19. December 23 is day 2 of 29 in Capricorn season, in the 1st decan.
December 23 is on the Cusp of Prophecy (Sagittarius–Capricorn).
People born near a sign change are often said to share traits of both signs.
Birthstone
Turquoise
Also Tanzanite, Zircon
Birth flower
Narcissus (paperwhite)
Also holly
Ruling planet
Saturn
Decan ruler: Saturn
How common
#351 of 366
10,383 US births a year
Day of the year
Day 357
Day 358 in a leap year
December 23 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 23 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 23 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 23 birth flower: Narcissus (paperwhite) and Holly
- Narcissus (paperwhite): good wishes and hope
- Holly: protection and domestic happiness
How common is a December 23 birthday?
December 23 is the 351st most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 10,383 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 7% fewer than on an average day.
Based on US birth records, 1994–2014. See every date ranked.
What day of the week was December 23?
Here’s the day of the week December 23 fell on each year, and the Chinese zodiac animal for someone born that day.
| Birth date | Day of the week | Chinese zodiac |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2030 | Monday | Metal Dog |
| December 23, 2029 | Sunday | Earth Rooster |
| December 23, 2028 | Saturday | Earth Monkey |
| December 23, 2027 | Thursday | Fire Goat |
| December 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Fire Horse |
| December 23, 2025 | Tuesday | Wood Snake |
| December 23, 2024 | Monday | Wood Dragon |
| December 23, 2023 | Saturday | Water Rabbit |
| December 23, 2022 | Friday | Water Tiger |
| December 23, 2021 | Thursday | Metal Ox |
| December 23, 2020 | Wednesday | Metal Rat |
| December 23, 2019 | Monday | Earth Pig |
| December 23, 2018 | Sunday | Earth Dog |
| December 23, 2017 | Saturday | Fire Rooster |
| December 23, 2016 | Friday | Fire Monkey |
| December 23, 2015 | Wednesday | Wood Goat |
| December 23, 2014 | Tuesday | Wood Horse |
| December 23, 2013 | Monday | Water Snake |
| December 23, 2012 | Sunday | Water Dragon |
| December 23, 2011 | Friday | Metal Rabbit |
| December 23, 2010 | Thursday | Metal Tiger |
| December 23, 2009 | Wednesday | Earth Ox |
| December 23, 2008 | Tuesday | Earth Rat |
| December 23, 2007 | Sunday | Fire Pig |
| December 23, 2006 | Saturday | Fire Dog |
| December 23, 2005 | Friday | Wood Rooster |
| December 23, 2004 | Thursday | Wood Monkey |
| December 23, 2003 | Tuesday | Water Goat |
| December 23, 2002 | Monday | Water Horse |
| December 23, 2001 | Sunday | Metal Snake |
| December 23, 2000 | Saturday | Metal Dragon |
| December 23, 1999 | Thursday | Earth Rabbit |
| December 23, 1998 | Wednesday | Earth Tiger |
| December 23, 1997 | Tuesday | Fire Ox |
| December 23, 1996 | Monday | Fire Rat |
| December 23, 1995 | Saturday | Wood Pig |
| December 23, 1994 | Friday | Wood Dog |
| December 23, 1993 | Thursday | Water Rooster |
| December 23, 1992 | Wednesday | Water Monkey |
| December 23, 1991 | Monday | Metal Goat |
| December 23, 1990 | Sunday | Metal Horse |
| December 23, 1989 | Saturday | Earth Snake |
| December 23, 1988 | Friday | Earth Dragon |
| December 23, 1987 | Wednesday | Fire Rabbit |
| December 23, 1986 | Tuesday | Fire Tiger |
| December 23, 1985 | Monday | Wood Ox |
| December 23, 1984 | Sunday | Wood Rat |
| December 23, 1983 | Friday | Water Pig |
| December 23, 1982 | Thursday | Water Dog |
| December 23, 1981 | Wednesday | Metal Rooster |
| December 23, 1980 | Tuesday | Metal Monkey |
| December 23, 1979 | Sunday | Earth Goat |
| December 23, 1978 | Saturday | Earth Horse |
| December 23, 1977 | Friday | Fire Snake |
| December 23, 1976 | Thursday | Fire Dragon |
| December 23, 1975 | Tuesday | Wood Rabbit |
| December 23, 1974 | Monday | Wood Tiger |
| December 23, 1973 | Sunday | Water Ox |
| December 23, 1972 | Saturday | Water Rat |
| December 23, 1971 | Thursday | Metal Pig |
| December 23, 1970 | Wednesday | Metal Dog |
| December 23, 1969 | Tuesday | Earth Rooster |
| December 23, 1968 | Monday | Earth Monkey |
| December 23, 1967 | Saturday | Fire Goat |
| December 23, 1966 | Friday | Fire Horse |
| December 23, 1965 | Thursday | Wood Snake |
| December 23, 1964 | Wednesday | Wood Dragon |
| December 23, 1963 | Monday | Water Rabbit |
| December 23, 1962 | Sunday | Water Tiger |
| December 23, 1961 | Saturday | Metal Ox |
| December 23, 1960 | Friday | Metal Rat |
| December 23, 1959 | Wednesday | Earth Pig |
| December 23, 1958 | Tuesday | Earth Dog |
| December 23, 1957 | Monday | Fire Rooster |
| December 23, 1956 | Sunday | Fire Monkey |
| December 23, 1955 | Friday | Wood Goat |
| December 23, 1954 | Thursday | Wood Horse |
| December 23, 1953 | Wednesday | Water Snake |
| December 23, 1952 | Tuesday | Water Dragon |
| December 23, 1951 | Sunday | Metal Rabbit |
| December 23, 1950 | Saturday | Metal Tiger |
| December 23, 1949 | Friday | Earth Ox |
| December 23, 1948 | Thursday | Earth Rat |
| December 23, 1947 | Tuesday | Fire Pig |
| December 23, 1946 | Monday | Fire Dog |
| December 23, 1945 | Sunday | Wood Rooster |
| December 23, 1944 | Saturday | Wood Monkey |
| December 23, 1943 | Thursday | Water Goat |
| December 23, 1942 | Wednesday | Water Horse |
| December 23, 1941 | Tuesday | Metal Snake |
| December 23, 1940 | Monday | Metal Dragon |
More about December 23
| Season (Northern Hemisphere) | Winter |
|---|---|
| Day of the year | 357 (358 in a leap year) |
| Days left in the year | 8 (8 in a leap year) |
Want your exact age or a countdown? Try the age calculator on our sister site Day Count Box.
December 23 birthday questions
- What zodiac sign is December 23?
- People born on December 23 are Capricorn (♑), the Sea-goat. Capricorn season runs from December 22 – January 19.
- What is the birthstone for December 23?
- The birthstone for December 23 is the December birthstone: turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- What is the birth flower for December 23?
- December’s birth flowers are the narcissus (paperwhite) and holly.
- Is December 23 on a cusp?
- Yes. December 23 falls in the Cusp of Prophecy, between Sagittarius and Capricorn.
- How rare is a December 23 birthday?
- December 23 is the 351st most common birthday in the US out of 366. An average of 10,383 babies were born on it each year from 1994 to 2014, 7% fewer than on an average day.
- What day of the year is December 23?
- December 23 is day 357 of the year, or day 358 in a leap year.