Capricorn Zodiac Sign
Capricorn dates
December 22 – January 19
The Sea-goat · Cardinal earth sign · ruled by Saturn
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 |
|---|---|
| Element | Earth (with Taurus and Virgo) |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Polarity | Negative |
| 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 |
| Birthstones in season | December: Turquoise · January: Garnet |
| Share of US births | 7.5% |
Capricorn decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | December 22 – December 31 | Saturn |
| Second | January 1 – January 10 | Venus (Taurus) |
| Third | January 11 – January 19 | Mercury (Virgo) |
Every Capricorn birthday
- December 22
- December 23
- December 24
- December 25
- December 26
- December 27
- December 28
- December 29
- December 30
- December 31
- January 1
- January 2
- January 3
- January 4
- January 5
- January 6
- January 7
- January 8
- January 9
- January 10
- January 11
- January 12
- January 13
- January 14
- January 15
- January 16
- January 17
- January 18
- January 19
Capricorn questions
- What are the dates for Capricorn?
- Capricorn runs from December 22 – January 19. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Capricorn’s element?
- Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign, along with Taurus and Virgo.
- Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
- By element, Capricorn gets on best with Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces. Its opposite sign is Cancer.
- What planet rules Capricorn?
- Capricorn is ruled by Saturn.
- How many people are Capricorn?
- About 7.5% of US births fall in Capricorn season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.