Capricorn

What it means to be born on December 31

A birthday on the 31st of December falls under Capricorn, capricorn is a cardinal earth sign ruled by Saturn, associated in tradition with ambition, discipline and the long climb toward a goal. The sea-goat, part mountain climber and part deep-sea creature, is its unusual emblem. Its season opens the year.

Your December 31 birthstone and flower

Because December 31 sits in December, your birthstone is Turquoise, a sky blue to teal gem traditionally meaning protection, friendship and good fortune. Your birth flower is the Narcissus (Paperwhite), which stands for hope, respect and good wishes. Together they make a natural birthday pairing for a card, gift or tattoo.

Capricorn strengths and matches

Capricorn is often described as disciplined, responsible, ambitious. In the traditional element model, Capricorn matches most easily with Taurus, Virgo and Scorpio.

See the full birth profile

Want the shareable card for December 31? Open the birth profile tool, pick this date, and download a card to save or share. You can also read the full December overview.

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