| Dates | December 22 – January 19 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | ♑︎ The Goat |
| Element | Earth |
| Quality | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Opposite sign | Cancer |
Capricorn traits
Capricorn is usually described as ambitious, disciplined and responsible. At their best, people born under Capricorn are responsible, ambitious and patient; on a bad day they can be reserved, workaholic and pessimistic.
Capricorn in love
Capricorn loves seriously and steadily: reserved at first, then committed for the long term, building a future step by step.
Capricorn compatibility with every sign
| Match | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Capricorn and Taurus | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Four signs apart (trine) |
| Capricorn and Virgo | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Four signs apart (trine) |
| Capricorn and Scorpio | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Two signs apart (sextile) |
| Capricorn and Capricorn | ♥♥♥♥♥ | The same sign |
| Capricorn and Pisces | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Two signs apart (sextile) |
| Capricorn and Cancer | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Opposite signs |
| Capricorn and Aries | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Three signs apart (square) |
| Capricorn and Gemini | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Five signs apart (quincunx) |
| Capricorn and Leo | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Five signs apart (quincunx) |
| Capricorn and Libra | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Three signs apart (square) |
| Capricorn and Sagittarius | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Neighbouring signs (semi-sextile) |
| Capricorn and Aquarius | ♥♥♥♥♥ | Neighbouring signs (semi-sextile) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Capricorn?
People born from December 22 – January 19 are Capricorn. The Sun’s exact change of sign moves by a day or so between years, so birthdays on the first or last day may belong to the neighbouring sign.
What element is Capricorn?
Capricorn is a earth sign with a cardinal quality, ruled by Saturn.
Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
Traditionally Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces. See every match ranked below.
What is the opposite sign of Capricorn?
Cancer – opposite signs are said to attract and balance each other.
Not sure of your sign? Use the Zodiac Sign Calculator with your date of birth. Neighbouring signs: Sagittarius and Aquarius. Astrology is a tradition rather than a science – enjoy it for fun.