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Dec 22 — Jan 19 · Earth · cardinal

Capricorn
zodiac sign

Capricorn is the sign of goals, responsibility and mastery. Capricorns know how to wait, work and get what they want, step by step.

DatesDec 22 — Jan 19
ElementEarth
Modalitycardinal
RulerSaturn

Capricorn personality

Driven, responsible, reserved. Builds for the long term and shows love through deeds. What Capricorn brings to others: support, responsibility and long-term plans.

Strengths

  • determination
  • responsibility
  • discipline
  • practicality
  • reliability in hard times

Weaknesses

  • emotional reserve
  • pessimism
  • workaholism
  • being hard on themselves and others

The Capricorn man

The Capricorn man is serious, reliable and ambitious. He does not throw words around and proves love through actions and stability. He needs a partner who respects his work.

The Capricorn woman

The Capricorn woman is composed, smart and self-sufficient. She chooses a partner with her head and values people she can rely on. Behind her strictness is a warm heart.

Capricorn in love

In love Capricorn plans for the long term. They open up slowly but build relationships to last for years. Loyalty, respect and shared goals matter most.

With Venus in Capricorn: loves seriously and with intent. Values stability, respect and shared goals. With Mars in Capricorn: acts strategically and patiently. Reserved yet reliable in passion.

Emotions and the Moon

If the Moon is also in Capricorn, emotions work like this: reserved in showing feelings but very dependable. Needs support and respect.

In friendship and conflict

As a friend Capricorn is the friend you can rely on in hard times, even if you rarely meet. In an argument — turns cold and reserved and fixes the problem with actions rather than talk.

Capricorn career

Capricorn suits management, finance, public service, architecture, engineering, law and running their own business — professions where experience and status count. At work Capricorn’s strength is builds systems, keeps deadlines and plays the long game.

Stone, color and day

Stonegarnet, onyx
Colordark brown, graphite
DaySaturday
Ruling planetSaturn

Capricorn compatibility

By Sun signs, Capricorn gets along most easily with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio. The hardest matches are Gemini, Leo — but a natal chart comparison often changes the picture.

Born on the cusp of two signs? The exact sign depends on the year and time of birth — calculate your natal chart to be sure.

Are you and your partner compatible?

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FAQ

What are the dates of Capricorn?

Capricorn covers people born Dec 22 — Jan 19. In different years the boundaries can shift by a day.

What element is Capricorn?

Capricorn is a earth sign of the cardinal modality, ruled by Saturn.

Who is Capricorn most compatible with?

Traditionally with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio.

What is Capricorn’s lucky stone?

Traditionally garnet, onyx. Lucky color: dark brown, graphite; lucky day: Saturday.

What is the Capricorn man like?

The Capricorn man is serious, reliable and ambitious. He does not throw words around and proves love through actions and stability. He needs a partner who respects his work.

Are you compatible as a couple?Free calculation by natal charts