Capricorn Facts
| Dates | December 22 – January 19 |
| Symbol | The Sea-Goat |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Body | Bones, knees and skin |
| Keywords | ambitious, disciplined, responsible |
| Opposite sign | Cancer |
Capricorn Personality Traits
Capricorn is the zodiac's architect: patient, strategic and determined to build something that lasts. Capricorn plays the long game — and usually wins it.
Capricorn needs respect, reliability and shared goals, and is turned off by laziness, flakiness and public embarrassment.
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Responsible
- Strategic
- Dry sense of humour
Weaknesses
- Workaholic
- Reserved
- Pessimistic under stress
Capricorn in Love
Capricorn loves seriously and steadily. They show devotion through commitment, support and building a future together — romance grows with trust.
Capricorn as a Friend
As a friend Capricorn is dependable for life: the one who gives practical help and stays in touch for decades.
Capricorn Career
Capricorn excels in management, finance, law, engineering, government and any long-term leadership role.
Capricorn Compatibility
Best matches for Capricorn: Virgo (90%), Taurus (90%), Scorpio (86%). More challenging: Leo (55%), Gemini (52%).
- Capricorn and Aries
- Capricorn and Taurus
- Capricorn and Gemini
- Capricorn and Cancer
- Capricorn and Leo
- Capricorn and Virgo
- Capricorn and Libra
- Capricorn and Scorpio
- Capricorn and Sagittarius
- Capricorn and Capricorn
- Capricorn and Aquarius
- Capricorn and Pisces
Exact Capricorn Dates
Between 1950 and 2030 the Sun entered Capricorn as early as December 21 (e.g. 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964) and as late as December 22 (e.g. 1950, 1951, 1953, 1954), in Universal Time. Born on the first or last day of Capricorn? Check with the sign finder on the zodiac signs page or read about cusps.
Planets in Capricorn
Having the Moon, Venus or Mars in Capricorn adds Capricorn qualities to that part of you:
- Moon in Capricorn — emotions and inner needs
- Mercury in Capricorn — mind and communication
- Venus in Capricorn — love, beauty and values
- Mars in Capricorn — drive, desire and courage
- Jupiter in Capricorn — growth, luck and wisdom
Keep Reading
Capricorn Horoscope
December 22 – January 19
♍♑Virgo & Capricorn
90% · natural harmony
♒Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Questions & Answers
What are Capricorn's best traits?
Disciplined, Responsible, Strategic, Dry sense of humour.
Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
Based on sign angles and elements: Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio.
What are the dates for Capricorn?
December 22 – January 19; the exact start varies by a day depending on the year.
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