Earth sign · December 22 – January 19
Capricorn Zodiac Sign
“Quietly ambitious.”
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn. In astrology it's linked with ambition, discipline, responsibility and long-term success.
- Element
- Earth
- Modality
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Saturn
- Opposite
- Cancer
Capricorn personality traits
Capricorn is said to be ambitious, disciplined and quietly determined — someone who plays the long game. Capricorn energy respects hard work, structure and results, and often takes on responsibility early. Under the serious surface there's usually a dry sense of humour, and a tendency to overwork.
Strengths
- • Discipline
- • Ambition
- • Responsibility
- • Patience
Challenges
- • Workaholism
- • Pessimism
- • Rigidity
- • Finding it hard to relax
Capricorn in love
In love, Capricorn is loyal, serious and committed. They tend to show love by building a stable future and being someone their partner can depend on. Capricorn may be reserved at first, but deeply caring once they trust. Making time for fun and emotional openness keeps the relationship warm.
Career & money
At work, Capricorn is associated with business, management, finance, law, engineering and any path with a clear ladder to climb. They're built for responsibility. With money, Capricorn is usually strategic and long-term — a natural planner and builder of security.
Capricorn compatibility
In Life Oracle's compatibility check, Earth signs pair most naturally with Water signs — Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces — and with fellow Earth signs Taurus and Virgo.
Capricorn's opposite sign is Cancer. Astrologers often describe opposite signs as two sides of the same theme: different styles that can balance each other well.
Sun signs are only part of the picture: the check also compares Life Path numbers. Any pairing can work with effort.
Capricorn as a friend
As a friend, Capricorn is reliable and wise — the one you go to for real advice. They often have a small, long-standing group of friends and show care through practical help.
Growth & advice
The growth edge for Capricorn is rest. Success matters, but so does enjoying the climb. Letting themselves play, and be helped, makes Capricorn stronger, not weaker.
“Build the empire — and take the weekend off.”
Capricorn's tarot card: The Devil
In the tarot tradition, each zodiac sign is linked with a Major Arcana card. Capricorn's card is The Devil: attachments, temptation and patterns that bind.
“Notice what's holding you.”
Capricorn dates
Capricorn season runs from December 22 to January 19. If your birthday falls in that range, Capricorn is your sun sign. The exact start and end can shift by a day from year to year, because the Sun doesn't enter each sign at the same moment every year — Life Oracle uses the standard boundary dates.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dates for Capricorn?
Capricorn season runs from December 22 to January 19. If you were born between those dates, Capricorn is your sun sign. The start and end can shift by a day in some years.
Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
In Life Oracle's compatibility check, Earth signs pair most naturally with Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) and with fellow Earth signs (Taurus and Virgo). Any pairing can work with effort.
Check your compatibilityWhat element and planet rule Capricorn?
Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn. Its opposite sign on the zodiac wheel is Cancer.
What are Capricorn's strengths and weaknesses?
Capricorn's strengths are often described as discipline, ambition, responsibility and patience. Its challenges include workaholism, pessimism, rigidity and finding it hard to relax.
What tarot card is Capricorn?
In the tarot tradition, Capricorn is linked with The Devil: attachments, temptation and patterns that bind.
The Devil tarot card meaningOther zodiac signs
- AriesMarch 21 – April 19
- TaurusApril 20 – May 20
- GeminiMay 21 – June 20
- CancerJune 21 – July 22
- LeoJuly 23 – August 22
- VirgoAugust 23 – September 22
- LibraSeptember 23 – October 22
- ScorpioOctober 23 – November 21
- SagittariusNovember 22 – December 21
- AquariusJanuary 20 – February 18
- PiscesFebruary 19 – March 20
For entertainment and self-reflection only — not a prediction, guarantee or professional advice. You're always in charge of your choices.