Capricorn
Capricorn is the climber of the zodiac. Tradition describes someone patient and responsible, with dry humor, who plans long and improves with age.
- Dates
- December 22 – January 19
- Element
- Earth
- Quality
- Cardinal
- Traditional ruling planet
- Saturn
- Opposite sign
- Cancer
In 2026 the Sun enters Capricorn on December 21, 2026, at 20:50 UTC.
Tradition sees strengths in
Discipline · Responsibility · Endurance
Worth watching
Resting before you’ve earned it, and asking for help.
Dates shift by about a day between years because the calendar and the Sun don’t line up exactly. What each sign means is a cultural tradition, not a scientific finding.
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