Capricorn

About 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.

Capricorn traits

As a cardinal earth sign, Capricorn is often described with these strengths and challenges. Astrology is a tradition, not a science, so read this as a character sketch rather than a prediction.

Capricorn dates and cusps

Capricorn runs from December 22 to January 19. Because the sun does not cross the sign boundaries at exactly the same clock time each year, the first and last dates can shift by a day. If your birthday sits right on the edge, the birth profile tool will show the sign for your exact date. Capricorn falls in December and January.

Capricorn birthstone and colours

The traditional Capricorn birthstone is Garnet, and the sign's lucky colours are Brown and Charcoal. These pair naturally with Capricorn in jewellery or a birth profile card.

Capricorn compatibility

Capricorn tends to match most easily with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces. These are the classic element-based matches. See how Capricorn pairs with any sign on the compatibility pages.

Frequently asked questions

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