Home / Zodiac signs
Zodiac signs
Capricorn: Sign and Ruler
Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign, associated with responsibility, planning and sustained effort.
- Approximate dates
- December 22 – January 19
- Element
- Earth
- Mode
- Cardinal
- Ruler
- Saturn
Reading the symbolism
Capricorn themes concern structure, competence and goals that take time. A realistic plan includes maintenance and rest. Define which responsibilities are yours before accepting another task.
Strengths and a useful pause
The traditional profile emphasizes responsibility, planning and sustained effort. A useful point to notice is judging the value of a day only by its visible output. Try recalling a particular situation before deciding how closely the description fits.
The ruler in context
Saturn supplies another layer of symbolism in this profile. A birth chart also includes the Moon, rising sign and other placements, so a Sun-sign description leaves many details open.