Astrology, horoscope dates and zodiac sign guides
Astrology, horoscope dates and zodiac sign guides
Capricorn dates: December 22 – January 19
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. If you were born between these dates, your Sun sign is usually Capricorn.
Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. In the tropical zodiac, the standard Capricorn date range is December 22 to January 19. These are the typical Capricorn horoscope dates, Capricorn astrology dates, zodiac dates, and birth dates used in most Western horoscopes.
Because Capricorn season spans the end of December and the beginning of January, it is one of only two signs that cross a calendar year boundary (the other being Aquarius). The Sun changes signs at a precise moment each year, so people born near December 21-22 or January 19-20 may need their birth year, time, and location checked for an exact answer.
| Detail | Dates or information |
|---|---|
| Capricorn dates | December 22 – January 19 |
| Capricorn season | Usually December 22 – January 19 |
| Zodiac position | Tenth sign |
| Sign before Capricorn | Sagittarius |
| Sign after Capricorn | Aquarius |
| Months covered | Late December and most of January |
| Capricorn symbol | The Sea-Goat |
Capricorn season starts on December 22 and usually ends on January 19. This answers “when does Capricorn start and end?” In some years and time zones, the Sun may enter Capricorn on December 21 or leave on January 20. For an exact edge-date answer, use a natal chart calculated from the person’s birth details.
Important: Calendar date ranges are useful for general horoscope searches. A person born close to a sign change may not be accurately classified by date alone.
The following table provides the conventional Capricorn calendar dates. Exact ingress times can change the date in a particular location.
| Year | Capricorn begins | Capricorn ends | Next sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | December 22 | January 19 | Aquarius |
| 2027 | December 22 | January 19 | Aquarius |
| 2028 | December 21 or 22, depending on location | January 19 | Aquarius |
The standard Capricorn zodiac birth dates run from December 22 through January 19. This table shows the usual interpretation for birthdays around the beginning and end of Capricorn season.
| Birthday | Usual sign | Note |
|---|---|---|
| December 20-21 | Sagittarius | Capricorn may begin on December 21 in some years. |
| December 22-31 | Capricorn | The first Capricorn dates in the calendar. |
| January 1-18 | Capricorn | Most Capricorn birthdays fall in this period. |
| January 19 | Capricorn or Aquarius | Check the birth time and location. |
| January 20 | Aquarius | Aquarius begins on this date in most years. |
The commonly cited cusp signs near Capricorn are Sagittarius-Capricorn and Capricorn-Aquarius. A Sagittarius-Capricorn cusp is often placed around December 18-24, while a Capricorn-Aquarius cusp is often placed around January 16-22. These popular ranges do not create a separate astrological sign. The Sun is in one sign at a precise time.
Capricorn can be divided into three approximately 10-day sections called decans:
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac and gives the standard Capricorn dates of December 22 to January 19. Vedic or sidereal astrology uses a different zodiac reference, so Makara, the sidereal equivalent of Capricorn, generally falls around mid-January to mid-February. This difference explains why astrology Capricorn dates can vary between sources.
In day-month format, the standard Capricorn range is 22.12-19.01. That means Capricorn begins on December 22 and ends on January 19 in the conventional tropical-zodiac calendar.
The standard Capricorn dates are December 22 to January 19.
The Capricorn date range is December 22–January 19 in most Western astrology calendars.
Capricorn season usually starts on December 22. In some years and time zones, the Sun can enter Capricorn on December 21.
Capricorn usually starts on December 22 and ends on January 19. Exact boundary dates can vary by year, time, and location.
December 22 is the usual first day of Capricorn.
January 19 is usually the last day of Capricorn. Aquarius generally begins on January 20.
Capricorn generally ends on January 19, although the exact sign change may occur on January 20 in a particular time zone.
Capricorn covers late December and most of January. Its standard dates are December 22 to January 19.
Capricorn horoscope dates are December 22 to January 19 in most Western horoscope systems.
In tropical astrology, Capricorn dates are December 22 to January 19. Sidereal astrology uses a different range.
Capricorn zodiac dates are December 22 to January 19.
Capricorn birth dates are usually December 22 through January 19.
The standard Capricorn Sun sign dates are December 22 to January 19.
The dates for Capricorn are December 22 to January 19.
Capricorn dates are December 22 through January 19.
Capricorn is associated with the date range December 22 to January 19.
Capricorn is from December 22 to January 19 in most Western astrology calendars.
Capricorn horoscope birth dates are generally December 22 to January 19.
Capricorn zodiac birth dates are usually December 22 through January 19.
On a standard zodiac calendar, Capricorn runs from December 22 to January 19.
The December Capricorn dates are December 22 through December 31.
The January Capricorn dates are January 1 through January 19.
January 20 is usually the first day of Aquarius, but the exact sign can depend on the year, birth time, and location.
The usual Capricorn start date is December 22.
The usual Capricorn end date is January 19.
The standard Capricorn date range is December 22 to January 19.
The dates for the Capricorn zodiac sign are December 22 to January 19.
Capricorn usually starts on December 22 and ends on January 19.
In DD.MM format, the standard Capricorn range is 22.12-19.01.
The usual Capricorn horoscope period is December 22 to January 19.
The commonly named cusp signs are Sagittarius-Capricorn and Capricorn-Aquarius. Cusp dates are approximate, and an exact chart is needed for a boundary birthday.
Dates covering Capricorn are December 22 – January 19.
Capricorn sign starts on December 22.
December 22 is the first day of Capricorn season.
A Capricorn is born between December 22 and January 19.
Capricorn zodiac sign dates are December 22 to January 19.
The Capricorn-Aquarius cusp is often placed around January 16-22, so dates up to about January 22 may be considered near the cusp. Exact sign depends on birth time and year.
Capricorn dates in December are December 22 through December 31.
The Sun enters Aquarius on either January 19 or 20 depending on the year and time zone, so the last day of Capricorn shifts by a day.