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A Capricorn from a 15th century book
Capricorn
Zodiac Symbol Seagoat
Duration (Tropical, Western) 21 December
–
20 January (2009, UTC)
Duration (Sidereal, Hindu)[1] 12 January – 12 February (2009, UTC)
Constellation Capricornus
Zodiac Element Earth
Zodiac Quality Cardinal
Domicile Saturn
Detriment Moon
Exaltation Mars
Fall Jupiter
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Capricorn is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Capricornus. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Capricorn is considered a "feminine", negative (introvert) sign.[2] It is also considered an earth sign and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn. Being the tenth sign of the zodiac, Capricorn has been associated with the astrological tenth house.
Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Capricorn individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is enters Capricorn by definition at the moment of winter solstice, or roughly at December 22, and leaves it around January 19. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from January 15 to February 15. The Sanskrit name of Capricorn in Hindu astrology is Makara.
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* 1 Mythology
* 2 Compatibilities
* 3 References
* 4 External links
[edit] Mythology
See Capricorn (constellation) Mythology
[edit] Compatibilities
Based on Elements within the Zodiac, Capricorn is considered compatible with Taurus[3] and Virgo.[3]
There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Capricorn do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac.[3] The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.
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