8 January zodiac sign

People born on 8 January have their Sun in Capricorn. From 1950 to 2030, the Sun is in Capricorn on this date in every year.

The signs on this page are those of the tropical (Western) zodiac.

8 January at a glance

Sun sign
Capricorn
Cusp date
No
Dates of the sign
22 December to 20 January
Element
Earth
Modality
Cardinal
Ruler
Saturn
Decan
Capricorn, 10° to 20°
Sun at noon, 2026
17°44′ Capricorn
Constellation behind the Sun
Sagittarius

About Capricorn

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.

Decan and Sun position

In 2026, the Sun is at 17°44′ Capricorn at noon on 8 January in the time zone of Sydney. A decan is a part of 10 degrees, and each sign has three. In the traditional system, a decan adds the character of the sign of the same element that goes with it. The second decan is linked with Taurus, which adds traits such as steady, practical, sensual.

The Sun in the sky on 8 January

On 8 January in 2026, the Sun is in front of the stars of Sagittarius, not Capricornus. The signs follow the seasons, and over 2000 years the stars have moved against them.

Moon sign and rising sign

The Moon changes sign every two to three days, and the rising sign changes about every two hours. Both depend on your birth time and place, not on 8 January alone.

Calculate your Moon and rising signs

Print the sky of 8 January

Start from the sky over Sydney on 8 January in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.

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Questions about 8 January