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Capricorn: the Cardinal Earth sign

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) is a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn. Below: the Capricorn personality, dates, element, and compatibility.

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Capricorn personality

Capricorn is a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn. Its core nature is ambitious, disciplined, responsible, reserved. As Earth energy in Cardinal mode, it approaches life by initiating.

Core traits: ambitious, disciplined, responsible, reserved.

Capricorn dates & element

Capricorn covers birthdays from December 22 – January 19. It is a Cardinal Earth sign ruled by Saturn. The element shows how Capricorn expresses energy; the modality shows how it acts.

Capricorn compatibility

Capricorn tends to flow most easily with Taurus and Virgo (same Earth element), and the Water signs Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Real compatibility, though, depends on the whole birth chart — your Moon, Rising, and the placements of Venus and Mars matter as much as your Sun sign.

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