What are the Capricorn dates?
Capricorn covers birthdays from 22 December – 19 January. The boundary dates can shift by about a day depending on the birth year.
Capricorn
22 December – 19 January
Earth elementCardinal modalityRuled by Saturn
Capricorn is the tenth sign, covering birthdays from 22 December to 19 January. An Earth sign ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is known for taking goals seriously, enduring setbacks, and building step by step.
Capricorn at a Glance
| Position | 10 of 12 |
| Dates | 22 December – 19 January |
| Symbol | ♑ The Sea Goat |
| Element | Earth |
| Modality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
Capricorn Traits
In popular astrology, Capricorn is usually described as disciplined, ambitious, responsible, and tenacious.
DisciplinedAmbitiousResponsibleTenacious
Capricorn Compatibility
In popular astrology, Capricorn is considered a good match for its fellow Earth signs and for signs of its partner element.
Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Capricorn?
Capricorn is a Earth sign along with Taurus and Virgo, with the Cardinal modality.
What is the ruling planet of Capricorn?
The ruling planet of Capricorn is Saturn, and its symbol is The Sea Goat (♑).
What are Capricorn's typical traits?
In popular astrology, Capricorn is usually described as disciplined, ambitious, responsible, and tenacious.
Which signs are compatible with Capricorn?
In popular astrology, Capricorn tends to get along with its fellow Earth signs (Taurus and Virgo) and with the Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces).
The zodiac content on this page is a general reference based on popular astrology and is meant for entertainment, not scientific fact.