January 16 zodiac sign
People born on January 16 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.
January 16 at a glance
- Sun sign
- Capricorn
- Cusp date
- No
- Dates of the sign
- December 22 to January 19
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Saturn
- Decan
- Capricorn, 20° to 30°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 26°34′ 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 toward 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 26°34′ Capricorn at noon on January 16 in the time zone of Toronto. 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 third decan is linked with Virgo, which adds traits such as precise, helpful, analytical.
The Sun in the sky on January 16
On January 16 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 January 16 alone.
Print the sky of January 16
Start from the sky over Toronto on January 16 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about January 16
January 16 is a Capricorn birthday. The Sun is in Capricorn on this date in every year from 1950 to 2030.
No. The Sun is in Capricorn on January 16 in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are December 22 and January 19.
On January 16 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.