♑ Capricorn dates, traits & compatibility
Capricorn dates: December 22 – January 19. Capricorn is the 10th sign of the zodiac, a earth sign ruled by Saturn and symbolised by the sea-goat 🐐.
- Dates
- December 22 – January 19
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Symbol
- ♑ The Sea-Goat
- Best matches
- Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces
Capricorn personality traits
Capricorn is an earth sign ruled by Saturn and associated with ambition, structure and long-term goals. The Sea-Goat is described as climbing steadily toward the top, one careful step at a time.
Strengths
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Strategic
- Dry sense of humour
Challenges
- Workaholic
- Reserved
- Pessimistic
Capricorn in love and at work
Love: Capricorn is pictured as a committed, dependable partner who shows love by building a secure future.
Work: Management, finance, engineering, government and any field with a clear ladder to climb match the Capricorn profile.
Capricorn compatibility with every sign
- ♉ Taurus · 88%
- ♍ Virgo · 88%
- ♏ Scorpio · 83%
- ♓ Pisces · 83%
- ♑ Capricorn · 77%
- ♋ Cancer · 68%
- ♐ Sagittarius · 60%
- ♒ Aquarius · 60%
- ♊ Gemini · 57%
- ♌ Leo · 57%
- ♈ Aries · 54%
- ♎ Libra · 54%
Capricorn man and woman
Capricorn birthdays
Every date in the Capricorn season. Tap a date to see its famous birthdays.
Famous Capricorn people
- January 4, 1643English mathematician and physicist (1642–1727)
- January 15, 1929American Baptist minister and civil rights leader (1929–1968)
- January 19, 1809American writer and literary critic (1809–1849)
- December 22, 1984Swedish singer, record producer, and DJ
- January 8, 1935American singer and actor (1935–1977)
- January 17, 1706American polymath and statesman (1706–1790)
- December 27, 1822French chemist and microbiologist (1822-1895)
- January 3, 1892English writer and philologist (1892–1973)
- December 27, 1901German and American actress and singer (1901–1992)
- January 8, 1942British theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author (1942–2018)
- January 9, 1913President of the United States from 1969 to 1974 (1913–1994)
- December 28, 185628th President of the United States (1913–1921)
- December 30, 1865English writer and poet (1865–1936)
- January 9, 1908French philosopher, social theorist and activist (1908–1986)
- January 17, 1942American boxer (1942–2016)
- December 31, 1869French artist (1869–1954)
- January 3, 1969German racing driver (born 1969)
- January 2, 1920American writer and biochemist (1920–1992)
- January 18, 1689French philosopher (1689–1755)
- January 19, 1736British engineer (1736–1819)
- January 6, 1883Lebanese-American writer, poet, and painter (1883–1931)
- January 3, 2003Swedish climate protection activist (born 2003)
- December 28, 1969Finnish software engineer (born 1969)
- January 5, 1932Italian semiotician, essayist, philosopher, literary critic, and novelist (1932–2016)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Capricorn dates?
Capricorn dates are December 22 to January 19. People born on the first or last day of this range are sometimes described as being "on the cusp" with the neighbouring sign.
What element is Capricorn?
Capricorn is a earth sign with a cardinal modality, and it is ruled by Saturn.
Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Capricorn is considered most compatible with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces.
What is the Capricorn symbol?
The Capricorn symbol is ♑, representing the sea-goat.