Capricorn horoscope: Star sign dates, compatibility and personality
CAPRICORN is the tenth sign of the zodiac.
They are known for being ambitious yet realistic.
What are the traits of a Capricorn?
Maybe your career has been ticking along – but your time in the sun is back, and it’s time for action this week.
This can be anything from getting work dreams into words, and starting to focus properly on your future, to approaching someone whose job you’ve always admired, and asking for tips.
In love terms, Venus highlights compatibility and Mars fires up pure passion.
Someone right there in your life can provide both.
What are the Capricorn horoscope dates?
If you're born between December 22 and January 20, then you're a Capricorn.
The dates for the rest of the signs are:
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 - March 20
- Aries: March 21 - April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 - November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
Weekly Horoscope - December 10 - 16
The careful planning of planet Mercury flips back this week, and in your personal star space.
So don’t be surprised if long-time plans start to look and feel so different.
When you see this as an open door, you can be first to go through it.
If you’re in love, contributing together to a festive community project can deepen feelings.
Single? The One wears a Christmas jumper.
Luck rings a silver bell.
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What signs are compatible with Capricorn?
Practical Capricorns have a great sense of humour, and need someone who can appreciate them and their ambition.
Best matches:
- Taurus - Both earth signs, and are both driven by money and the finer things in life
- Pisces - Their differences help this romance work, as Pisces can encourage Capricorns to take life less seriously, and Capricorns give security to the relationship
- Virgo - Both are clever hard-working signs which could create a long-term, successful relationship
Worst matches:
- Aries - These signs completely clash, as risk-taking Aries will frustrate sensible Capricorns, and they will also both compete for power in the relationship
- Sagittarius - Sagittarius can be passionate yet immature, which is completely unsuited to sensible Capricorns
- Leo - Conservative Capricorns won't see eye-to-eye with extravagant Leos, making compromises difficult
Horoscope traits
Aries - The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac
Aquarius - The traits you need to know for the air sign
Capricorn - What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Cancer - The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food
Gemini - The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins
Leo - The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign
Libra - What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality?
Pisces - The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts
Sagittarius - The traits you need to know for the fire sign
Scorpio - What does this star sign mean for your personality?
Taurus - The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign
Virgo - The key traits for the sign including loyalty and kindness
Capricorn birthstone: Garnet
Another precious red gemstone, Garnet's significance is commitment and creativity.
You don't get much more committed than a Capricorn. Whether it's work or love their little goat legs will keep on trekking right the way up the mountain.
What celebrities are Capricorn?
There are plenty of big names who were all born between December 22 and January 20, making them Capricorns.
They are also known for being quite sensible, often being careful and concerned with reality and tradition.
Famous faces who are Capricorns include:
- Kate Middleton
- Eddie Redmayne
- Rowan Atkinson
- Zayn Malik
- Dolly Parton
- Timothée Chalamet
- Mel C
- Orlando Bloom
Where does the Zodiac come from?
The Zodiac is the term used to describe the circle of 12 divisions of celestial longitude that are centred upon the path of the sun.
The 12 divisions share the names we know as our star signs.
The term zodiac derives from Latin zōdiacus - meaning "circle of animals".
Throughout history, the zodiac has been used to predict or echo characteristics of personality.
When is International Astrology Day?
Astrologers around the world celebrate their love of the stars on March 20 which is considered the start of the astrological year.
Former president of the International Society of Astrological Research Gisele Terry told Astrology Hub:
“Astrology is truly a global language. We are all under the same sky. Sharing both our common and diverse perspectives on how we relate to the stars is the gift of International Astrology Day.”