Capricorn ♑: The Sea-Goat
Capricorn is ambitious, responsible and wise. Here is everything about Capricorn as a Sun, Moon or Rising sign: its element, ruling planet, personality, love, work and more.
The full deep dive
Capricorn at a glance
| Dates (Sun sign) | 22 December to 19 January |
| Symbol | The Sea-Goat ♑ |
| Element | Earth |
| Mode | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Saturn |
| Opposite sign | Cancer |
Personality
Capricorn is the sign of achievement. Capricorns are patient, disciplined and dependable, climbing steadily towards their goals like the mountain goat. They often have a dry sense of humour and grow more relaxed with age.
In love
In love, Capricorn is loyal and committed, showing love by building a secure future together.
At work
Capricorn excels in management, business, government, engineering and any long-term project.
Something to watch
Capricorn can work too hard or hide their feelings. Making time for fun is part of real success.
Capricorn as your Moon or Rising sign
- Capricorn Moon: you need what Capricorn needs to feel safe, and your feelings show in a Capricorn way.
- Capricorn Rising: people first meet you as ambitious, responsible and wise, even if your Sun sign is quite different.
Element and mode
Capricorn shares the Earth element with Taurus and Virgo, and they usually understand each other easily. As a cardinal sign, Capricorn starts things and takes the initiative. Read more in Fire, Earth, Air and Water and Cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Sources and perspectives
- Linda Goodman, Sun Signs
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements