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Capricorn

Capricorn

5.3
The tenth star sign from December 22 to January 19 with the goat symbol
  • noun
  • /ˈkæprɪkɔrn/
translation icon : Capricornio
  • In astrological charts, Capricorn is considered an earth sign known for its practicality and discipline.

Examples

  • Augustus put Capricorn, his Zodiac sign, on his coins.

  • So look here, here's Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, right, Sagittarius, Scorpio, you're coming right around.

  • And I heard Capricorn and Geminis.

  • And all the horoscope things I read about me being a Capricorn, Reese being a Virgo have all been spot on.

  • Is it a Taurus, B Capricorn, C Aries or D Aquarius?

  • I think I'm Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius combo.

  • Jeez Louise, I have a Mars in Capricorn and I have a sextile Venus in Neptune.

  • As a Capricorn, she often feels a connection to the traits associated with her zodiac sign.

  • Many Capricorns are known for their determination and ambition in achieving their goals.

Synonyms

Goat
vsCapricorn
4 7.5

Tenth sign of the zodiac that covers about December 22 to January 19

uses the standard astrological name rather than the animal label
Capricorn the Goat
vsCapricorn
6.1

A zodiac sign for people born between December 22 and January 19, shown as a goat

is the same sign but uses the standard astrological name
makara
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  • Indian
9.9

A zodiac sign in Indian astrology that is like Capricorn

is the Western zodiac sign shown by a horned animal with specific dates

Compounds

A zodiac sign for people born between December 22 and January 19, shown as a goat

An imaginary line about 23 degrees south of the equator that marks the southern edge of the tropics

Surface Forms

Capricorn singular
Capricorns plural

Etymology

Capricorn comes from the Latin parts capra 'goat' and cornu 'horn', so it literally means 'horned goat'. That is why the zodiac sign Capricorn is shown as a Goat and why it marks people born in late December and January.