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Capricorn in astrology

No planet from the Sun to Pluto is in Capricorn today.

Element
Earth
Modality
Cardinal
Ruling planet
Saturn
Symbol
The Sea-goat
The Sun is in the sign
About 22 December to 19 January
Opposite sign
Cancer

Capricorn is the tenth sign of the tropical zodiac. The Sun is in Capricorn from the December solstice, around 22 December, until about 19 January, the shortest days of the year in the northern hemisphere. Capricorn is an earth sign, cardinal in modality, and Saturn is its traditional ruler.

Saturn gives Capricorn its character in tradition: structure, patience, discipline and a long view of time. The traditional keywords are ambition, responsibility, reserve and endurance, with rigidity and pessimism as the usual counterpart. Its symbol is the Sea-goat, a goat with a fish's tail.

Capricorn sits opposite Cancer on the wheel and shares the earth element with Taurus and Virgo. By analogy the tenth house corresponds with Capricorn, the house of public standing, and the tenth house begins at the Midheaven, the highest point of the chart. Saturn also rules Aquarius in the traditional scheme.

Traditional astrology says Mars is exalted in Capricorn, the sign where it is considered to be at its strongest, with the peak at 28 degrees. That is a convention of the tradition and not something the sky shows.

At a glance

Often feels
Responsible, and a little tired
Shows love by
Showing up, every time
Needs
Respect and a long-term plan
Watch for
Working instead of talking

Planets in Capricorn

Sun in Capricorn
The Sun in Capricorn is read as purposeful and dry-humoured: a long view, a respect for effort, and a reputation built slowly and kept.
Moon in Capricorn
The Moon in Capricorn is read as feelings kept in order: a need to be competent and self-reliant, with warmth shown through responsibility more than words.
Mercury in Capricorn
Mercury in Capricorn is read as a structured mind: plans before talk, dry wit, and a preference for the useful word over the pretty one.
Venus in Capricorn
Venus in Capricorn is read as affection shown by reliability: commitment taken seriously, feelings expressed through actions, and a taste for quality that lasts.
Mars in Capricorn
Mars in Capricorn is read as disciplined drive: effort paced over years, ambition with a plan, and anger expressed as cold efficiency.
Jupiter in Capricorn
Jupiter in Capricorn is read as measured growth: expansion through discipline and good structure, generosity that expects effort, and a faith in earned things.
Saturn in Capricorn
Saturn in Capricorn, its own sign, is read as ambition with structure: a respect for rules and time, responsibility carried early, and authority earned.
Uranus in Capricorn
Uranus in Capricorn is read as a generation that reshapes institutions; personally it is read as ambition pursued by unconventional means.
Neptune in Capricorn
Neptune in Capricorn is read as a generation whose institutions are dreams and disappointments; personally it is read as ambition softened by ideals.
Pluto in Capricorn
Pluto in Capricorn is read as a generation that transforms institutions and authority; personally it is read as ambition with staying power.

Capricorn rising

Capricorn rising is read as a composed, serious first impression: dry humour, reserve, and an air of competence that comes early.

Capricorn with each sign

Astrology is a tradition of interpretation. What is written here is traditional, offered for reflection and entertainment, not advice and not a prediction.