Capricorn: personality, traits and compatibility

Capricorn season runs from December 22 – January 19. People born under this sign are ambitious, patient and built for the long climb. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign.

The Capricorn Sun

With the Sun in Capricorn, you are built for the long game. You are responsible, ambitious and patient, with a clear sense of what it takes to achieve something real. People trust you because you keep your word and you do the work.

You may have felt old for your age when you were young, and you often grow lighter and more playful with time. Your challenge is to remember that your worth is not only measured by achievement, and to let yourself rest. You shine when you build something lasting — a career, a family, a structure — that others can rely on for years.

Sun in Capricorn

Moon in Capricorn

With the Moon in Capricorn, you handle emotions with seriousness and self-control. You feel secure when life is structured and you are in charge of your responsibilities. You may have learned early to be strong and self-reliant.

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Capricorn rising

With Capricorn rising, you appear serious, capable and composed. People see you as mature and trustworthy, and you often end up with responsibility early. You may seem reserved at first, but your dry humor and loyalty appear with time. You grow more relaxed and confident as the years go by.

Capricorn rising

Earth and cardinal energy

Earth brings practicality, patience and a love of what is real and lasting. With a strong Earth emphasis you tend to build things step by step and trust what you can see and touch.

Cardinal signs start things. With a Cardinal emphasis you are an initiator: you like to set direction and get things moving.