December Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius & Capricorn Dates & Traits

Which zodiac signs appear in December? Conventional tropical astrology ranges place the Sagittarius–Capricorn boundary around December 22nd, but the exact transition time changes by year and time zone. Use the day chart as a quick guide and calculate the exact birth chart for a boundary date.

Sagittarius ♐, December Zodiac Sign

Sagittarius (November 22, December 21) is a fire sign, ruled by Jupiter. Key personality traits: enterprising, optimistic, honest, philosophical.

In the tarot, Sagittarius is associated with Temperance. Get to know Sagittarius in depth: Sagittarius traits and personality.

Capricorn ♑, December Zodiac Sign

Capricorn (December 22, January 19) is an earth sign ruled by Saturn. Key personality traits: disciplined, ambitious, responsible, and patient.

In the tarot, Capricorn is connected to the Devil. Get to know Capricorn in depth: Capricorn traits and personality.

December 21–22 Boundary: Sagittarius and Capricorn

If you were born on December 21 or 22, calculate the Sun’s exact position using your birth year, recorded time, and time zone. Astrology normally places the Sun in one sign at that moment; a boundary birthday does not automatically create a blended third sign.

If both descriptions feel familiar, other chart placements or personal experience may explain the overlap. Use Sagittarius and Capricorn as reflection prompts rather than fixed personality labels.

December Zodiac Sign by Day, Complete Chart

Famous December Birthdays by Zodiac Sign

Many famous people share the same December zodiac sign. Whether you're a Sagittarius or a Capricorn, you're in powerful company.

December Zodiac Compatibility

Element pairings are a traditional shorthand, not a relationship verdict. Communication, values, behavior, safety, and the full charts matter more than Sun-sign matching. Use the compatibility calculator as a reflection tool, not a prediction.

December Zodiac and Tarot

Each December zodiac sign is associated with a Major Arcana Tarot card. Discover your tarot card with our tarot card calculator or get a free tarot reading for personalized guidance.

How to Confirm a December Sun Sign

Month-and-day charts use conventional tropical astrology date ranges, but the Sun does not enter Capricorn at the same local clock time every year. If a birthday falls near the Sagittarius–Capricorn boundary, use the exact birth date, time, and time zone in a birth chart calculator. Astrology normally places the Sun in one sign at the recorded moment; “cusp” is useful shorthand for a boundary date, not a separate third sign.

If both descriptions feel familiar, look beyond the Sun sign before assuming a hybrid. Mercury, Venus, the Moon, rising sign, house placements, and lived experience can all add traits that a short date table cannot show. Without a recorded birth time, the Sun sign can often still be calculated, but the rising sign and houses may remain uncertain.

Compare Sagittarius and Capricorn as Reflection Prompts

• Sagittarius themes: exploration, candor, belief, learning, and freedom. Ask where enthusiasm needs direction or where certainty needs more evidence.
• Capricorn themes: structure, responsibility, patience, limits, and long-term effort. Ask where discipline helps and where control becomes too rigid.
• Shared question: what would let a big idea become a sustainable plan?

These are archetypal associations, not a personality test or compatibility verdict. A person can express, resist, or reinterpret them in many ways. Relationship compatibility also depends on communication, values, circumstances, and the full charts of both people; matching elements alone cannot predict whether a relationship will work.

December chart-reading checklist

1. Confirm the time zone recorded for the birthplace.
2. Check the exact Sun position if the date is near the sign boundary.
3. Read the Moon and rising sign for emotional and outward style.
4. Use tarot correspondences as historical symbolic links, not proof of personality or fate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What zodiac signs are in December?

December covers two signs: Sagittarius (December 1-21) and Capricorn (December 22-31).

What is the December 22 zodiac sign?

December 22 is commonly listed as Capricorn, but the exact ingress can vary by year and time zone. Calculate a boundary-date chart for confirmation.

What is the December birthstone?

Turquoise, tanzanite, and zircon are the December birthstones.

What elements are the December signs?

Sagittarius is a Fire sign and Capricorn is an Earth sign.

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