Capricorn horoscope dates

Last updated: September 27, 2026

Capricorn Horoscope Dates: December 22 – January 19

The Capricorn horoscope dates run from December 22 to January 19 each year. If your birthday falls in that window, your Sun sign is Capricorn — disciplined, ambitious, and patient, the zodiac’s hardest worker and long-game strategist. Below: the exact dates, what happens if you were born on the cusp, Capricorn’s three decans, a quick compatibility snapshot, and answers to the most common Capricorn dates questions.

Capricorn at a Glance · When Capricorn Starts and Ends · Born on the Cusp? · The Three Decans · Capricorn Personality · Compatibility · FAQ

Capricorn at a Glance

When Does Capricorn Start and End?

Capricorn season begins on December 22 and ends on January 19. You may see these dates listed a day earlier or later on other sites — that’s not an error. The Sun doesn’t change signs at the same clock time every year, so the exact start and end can shift by about a day depending on the year and your time zone. For almost everyone, December 22–January 19 is exactly right. Born right on the edge? See the cusp section below.

Were You Born on the Capricorn Cusp?

Born right at the edge of Capricorn? You were born on a cusp — the changeover point between two signs. December 22 sits on the Sagittarius–Capricorn cusp; January 19 sits on the Capricorn–Aquarius cusp. Astrologically, there’s no such thing as being “half and half” — you’re fully one sign or the other. The only way to know for certain is to check the exact moment the Sun changed signs in your birth year, since a boundary birthday can fall under either sign depending on the year and hour you were born.

The Three Decans of Capricorn

Every sign divides into three decans of roughly ten days, each with a sub-ruler that shades the core personality:

• First decan (December 22–31): ruled twice over by Saturn — the purest, most classic Capricorn expression.
• Second decan (January 1–10): shaded by Venus (Taurus), adding warmth and a stronger appreciation for comfort and beauty.
• Third decan (January 11–19): shaded by Mercury (Virgo), adding precision and a sharper attention to detail.

Capricorn Personality in Brief

As an earth, cardinal sign ruled by Saturn, Capricorn is disciplined, ambitious, and patient — the zodiac’s hardest worker and long-game strategist.

• Strengths: disciplined, responsible, patient, practical, unmatched at long-term planning
• Weaknesses: guarded, workaholic tendencies, overly cautious, can be pessimistic under pressure

That’s the short version — for the full breakdown of Capricorn traits, the Capricorn man and woman, career, and mythology, read the complete Capricorn zodiac sign guide.

Capricorn Compatibility Snapshot

Capricorn pairs most naturally with fellow earth signs Taurus and Virgo — shared values around stability, discipline, and hard work — plus water signs Scorpio and Pisces, who bring emotional depth Capricorn can protect and provide for. Capricorn and Cancer, sitting opposite each other on the wheel, often balance well precisely because they’re so different — Cancer brings warmth, Capricorn brings structure. Capricorn and Taurus build one of the zodiac’s most stable, dependable partnerships. Aries and Libra tend to need the most patience as matches, since their more spontaneous, socially driven style can clash with Capricorn’s need for structure and restraint. For a full compatibility reading, try the Love Compatibility Calculator.

Famous Capricorn

Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, LeBron James, Dolly Parton, and Timothée Chalamet all share the Capricorn sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Capricorn date range?

The Capricorn date range is December 22 to January 19. Anyone born in this window falls under the tenth sign of the zodiac.

What are Capricorn horoscope dates today?

Capricorn season runs the same window every year, December 22 through January 19 — so if today’s date falls in that range, it’s currently Capricorn season.

What is the first day of Capricorn?

December 22 is the first day of Capricorn. Born on this exact date, you’re on the Sagittarius–Capricorn cusp but officially a Capricorn in most years.

What is the last day of Capricorn?

January 19 is the last day of Capricorn. The Sun moves into Aquarius the following day, January 20.

Are Capricorn dates the same every year?

They’re close but not identical. The Sun enters each sign at a specific time, not a fixed calendar moment, so the exact date can shift by about a day depending on the year and your time zone — mainly relevant if your birthday sits right on December 22 or January 19.

What sign comes before and after Capricorn?

Sagittarius comes just before Capricorn, and Aquarius comes just after.

Which zodiac sign is Capricorn’s soulmate?

Taurus and Virgo are often considered Capricorn’s strongest long-term matches, thanks to shared earth-sign discipline and practicality. Scorpio and Pisces also build deep, devoted bonds with Capricorn.

Is Capricorn compatible with Cancer, Taurus, or Scorpio?

Capricorn and Cancer, as opposite signs, often balance each other well — Cancer’s warmth softens Capricorn’s structure. Capricorn and Taurus share earth-sign values and build one of the zodiac’s most stable, enduring pairings. Capricorn and Scorpio pair ambition with intensity for a deeply loyal, powerful match.

Explore more: the full Capricorn zodiac sign guide, or the horoscope dates for neighboring signs, Sagittarius and Aquarius.