Capricorn (astrology) explained

Capricorn
Image Symbol:	Capricornus symbol (bold).svg
Symbol:	Sea goat
Nr:	10
Quality:	Cardinal
Constellation:	Capricornus
Element:	Earth
Domicile:	Saturn
Exaltation:	Mars
Fall:	Jupiter
Detriment:	Moon

Capricorn (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Αιγόκερως|Aigókerōs, Latin for "horned goats") is the tenth astrological sign in the zodiac out of twelve total zodiac signs, originating from the constellation of Capricornus, the goat. It spans the 270–300th degree of the zodiac, corresponding to celestial longitude. It is a Saturn-ruled sign, Mars is in its exaltation. The Sun transits this sign from approximately December 22 to January 19 in western astrology. Capricorn is one of the three earth signs, alongside Virgo and Taurus.^[1] a negative sign, and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn's opposite sign is Cancer.^[2]

Cultural significance

In India, the zodiac sign of Capricorn is celebrated as the Makara Sankranti festival,^[3] also known in Nepal as Maghe Sankranti.^[4] The Indian astronomical calendar is not based on the western Gregorian or Julian date keeping system. The Gregorian calendar has fixed days in a year and does not accommodate difference in the actual solar year. Therefore, the festival is celebrated on either of January 14 or 15 every year, when, per the Indian astronomical calendar, the Sun actually enters the Capricorn ♑️ sign.

See also

• Makara
• Astronomical symbols
• Chinese zodiac
• Circle of stars
• Cusp (astrology)
• Elements of the zodiac

References

Sources

• Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0°, 30°.... The year stated applies to the December date; the year for the January date is one year greater.
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External links

• • • Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (ca 380 medieval and early modern images of Capricorn)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Everything You Need to Know About Earth Signs. Stardust. Lisa. September 5, 2023. Cosmopolitan. December 1, 2023.
2. Web site: What Your Opposite Sign Zodiac Sign Means In Astrology. Maree. Jordane. November 16, 2023. Yoga Journal. May 24, 2024.
3. Web site: Happy Makar Sankranti 2020: Makar Sankranti significance, history and why it's celebrated . . August 4, 2020 . January 15, 2020.
4. Web site: Celebrating the fervour of Maghe Sankranti . . August 4, 2020 . January 10, 2020.