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Capricorn Zodiac Sign

Dec 22 – Jan 19 · The Sea-Goat · Earth sign ruled by Saturn

AmbitiousDisciplinedPragmaticReserved
70%
Love
90%
Career
80%
Health

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The Capricorn personality

Capricorn climbs. Ruled by Saturn, they understand that real achievement requires patience, structure and the willingness to work when no one is watching. Their ambition is quiet but relentless, and beneath the composed exterior beats a heart that cares more deeply than they let on.

AmbitiousDisciplinedPragmaticReservedResponsibleStrategic

Capricorn in love & relationships

In matters of the heart, Capricorn is loyal, steady and sensual — they build love slowly and prove it through reliability and care rather than grand words, and they value security and commitment.

Capricorn career & money

At work, Capricorn natives are practical, disciplined and excellent at building lasting results; they excel in finance, management, craftsmanship and any field that rewards patience and follow-through.

Capricorn health & wellbeing

Capricorn is generally robust, but stress tends to settle in the body (the neck, throat, digestion or bones); steady routine, good food and regular movement keep them well.

Capricorn compatibility

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90% virgo
90% scorpio
78% pisces
76% aries
54% libra
56%
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The 12 houses for Capricorn ascendant

When Capricorn rises as the Lagna (ascendant), each of the twelve houses is naturally ruled by the sign and planet below — the reference frame Vedic astrologers read a Capricorn-ascendant chart against.

HouseSignifiesSignLord
1Self, personality & bodyCapricornSaturn
2Wealth, speech & familyAquariusSaturn
3Courage, siblings & effortPiscesJupiter
4Home, mother & happinessAriesMars
5Children, education & creativityTaurusVenus
6Health, debts & enemiesGeminiMercury
7Marriage & partnershipsCancerMoon
8Longevity & transformationLeoSun
9Fortune, dharma & higher learningVirgoMercury
10Career, status & karmaLibraVenus
11Gains, income & networksScorpioMars
12Losses, expenses & liberationSagittariusJupiter

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Frequently asked

Capricorn questions, answered

What are the personality traits of Capricorn?

Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) is typically described as Ambitious, Disciplined, Pragmatic, Reserved, Responsible and Strategic. As a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn, Capricorn blends earth-sign drive with a cardinal way of moving through the world.

What element and ruling planet is Capricorn?

Capricorn is a Earth sign of the Cardinal quality (modality), ruled by Saturn. The element shapes its core temperament, while the ruling planet colours how that energy expresses itself in day-to-day life.

What is Capricorn's lucky number, colour and day?

Traditionally, Capricorn's lucky number is 8, its lucky colour is Charcoal, and its lucky day is Saturday. These are customary associations to enjoy as a light focus, not fixed rules.

Who is Capricorn most compatible with?

As a broad guide, Capricorn tends to click with other Earth signs and with complementary elements, though sun-sign compatibility is only a starting point. Real compatibility depends on both full birth charts — check any pairing with our love compatibility tool, or match charts with Kundli Matching.

What are the Capricorn zodiac dates?

Capricorn covers Dec 22 – Jan 19 in the Western (tropical) zodiac. The Vedic (sidereal) rashi dates differ by roughly three weeks, so your Vedic Moon sign may not match your Western sun sign — use the sun-sign and moon-sign calculators to find each.