January 8 zodiac sign
People born on January 8 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 8 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, 10° to 20°
- Sun at noon, 2026
- 18°25′ 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 18°25′ Capricorn at noon on January 8 in the time zone of New York City. 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 January 8
On January 8 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 8 alone.
Print the sky of January 8
Start from the sky over New York City on January 8 in 2026, then set the year, the place and the time of your birth in the editor.
Questions about January 8
January 8 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 8 in every year from 1950 to 2030. The closest cusp dates are December 22 and January 19.
On January 8 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.