Capricorn

Tenth zodiac symbol

Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac, represented by a goat or sea-goat and associated with those born roughly December 22 to January 19.

People describe Capricorns as ambitious, disciplined, and practical.

The word also names a constellation and the Tropic of Capricorn—the southernmost latitude where the sun appears directly overhead.

zodiac

astrology

Divination by celestial positions

January · birthstone · garnet · natal chart · sun sign · ascendant · earth sign · cardinal sign · ruling planet · compatibility

mythology

Pan

Horned god of wilds

constellation · transformation · immortality · Cronos · Rhea · nymph · Arcadia

traits

ambitious

Strongly desiring achievement

practical · responsible · patient · persevering · cautious · reserved · tenacious · methodical · pragmatic · self-controlled

winter

solstice

Day of maximum tilt

cold · snow · hibernation · chill · hearth · evergreen · New Year · midwinter · shortest day

constellation

stars

Luminous celestial bodies

southern sky · astronomy · stargazing · magnitude · zodiacal · hemisphere

Categories
Opposites
zodiac position

CapricornCancer

Celestial crab

water sign · Scorpio · Pisces · fire sign · Sagittarius

Phrases
Family

Capricornus

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G