Capricorn zodiac sign
The Sun is in Capricorn from 22 December to 20 January. Read what astrologers link with Capricorn, which signs match it and how the sign differs from the stars behind it.
The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.
Capricorn at a glance
- Dates
- 22 December to 20 January
- Sun enters the sign
- 21 December to 23 December
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Saturn
- Keywords
- disciplined, ambitious, patient
Capricorn traits
Capricorn is the sign that astrologers link with structure, goals and responsibility. Its people are described as disciplined and patient, with a long view of what they want.
Reliability, discipline and a steady climb towards a goal are the strengths named for Capricorn. The weak side is seriousness: a Capricorn can work too much and rest too little.
In relationships, Capricorn is described as loyal and slow to open up. It is said to show love through support and commitment, and to value a partner who shares its long-term plans.
Signs compatible with Capricorn
Astrologers call two signs compatible when they share an element, or when their elements match: fire with air, and earth with water.
The stars behind Capricorn
In 2026, the sign Capricorn runs from 22 December to 20 January. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Sagittarius and then crosses into Capricornus (20 January).
The signs were named for the constellations about 2000 years ago, when the March equinox was in the stars of Aries. The Earth's axis wobbles slowly, a movement called precession, and it has carried the equinox almost a whole sign along the Sun's path. Today the Sun is in front of Pisces at the March equinox.
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Is Capricorn also your Moon or rising sign?
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Questions about Capricorn
The Sun is in Capricorn from 22 December to 20 January. It enters the sign between 21 December and 23 December (time zone of Sydney), depending on the year, so a person born on the first or the last day can have the next or the previous sign. Open the page of your birthday to check your year.
Astrologers usually name Taurus, Virgo (the same element) and Scorpio, Pisces (the matching element) as the signs that fit Capricorn.
In 2026, the sign Capricorn runs from 22 December to 20 January. The Sun starts that time in front of the stars of Sagittarius and then crosses into Capricornus (20 January). The sign Capricorn follows the seasons and not the stars, so the two do not line up.