Capricorn (astrology)
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| Zodiac symbol | Sea goat |
| Duration (tropical, western) | December 21 – January 20 (2026, UT1)[1] |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Zodiac element | Earth |
| Zodiac quality | Cardinal |
| Sign ruler | Saturn |
| Detriment | Moon |
| Exaltation | Mars |
| Fall | Jupiter |
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Capricorn (♑︎; Ancient Greek: Αιγόκερως, romanized: Aigókerōs, Latin for "horned goat") is the tenth astrological sign in the zodiac out of twelve total zodiac signs, originating from the constellation of Capricornus, the goat.[2] It spans the 270–300th degree of the zodiac, corresponding to celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the sun transits this area from around December 22 to January 20.[3] Capricorn is one of the three earth signs, alongside Virgo and Taurus,[4] a negative sign,[5][6] and one of the four cardinal signs. Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn and its opposite sign is Cancer.[7]
Cultural significance
[edit]In India, the zodiac sign of Capricorn is celebrated as the Makara Sankranti festival,[8] also known in Nepal as Maghe Sankranti.[9] The festival is celebrated on either of January 13, 14 or 15 every year, when, per the Indian astronomical calendar, the Sun enters the sign of Capricorn.
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]Citations
[edit]- ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
- ^ dictionary n.d., s.v. Capricorn.
- ^ Tatum 2010, pp. 103–104.
- ^ Stardust, Lisa (September 5, 2023). "Everything You Need to Know About Earth Signs". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Mayo 1979, pp. 38–41.
- ^ Ciubotaru 2008.
- ^ Maree, Jordane (November 16, 2023). "What Your Opposite Sign Zodiac Sign Means In Astrology". Yoga Journal. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Happy Makar Sankranti 2020: Makar Sankranti significance, history and why it's celebrated". Hindustan Times. January 15, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Celebrating the fervour of Maghe Sankranti". The Kathmandu Post. January 10, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
Sources
[edit]- Astronomical Applications Department (2011). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2.2. Washington DC: US Naval Observatory. 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.
- Adams, Leeuba Leshia (2014). "Astrology Vocation". Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- Augustin, M. (n.d.). "Capricorn Mythology, what is it about?".
- "Capricorn". dictionary.com. n.d. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
- Ciubotaru, Dan (February 1, 2008). "Capricorn, Scorpio, Leo: In search of power". Archived from the original on March 11, 2008.
- "Enki". n.d. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
- Mayo, Jeff (1979). Teach Yourself Astrology. London: Hodder and Stoughton.
- Tatum, Jeremy B. (June 2010). "The Signs and Constellations of the Zodiac". Journal of the Royal Society of Canada. 104 (3): 103–104. Bibcode:2010JRASC.104..103T.
External links
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The dictionary definition of Capricorn at Wiktionary
Media related to Capricorn at Wikimedia Commons- Warburg Institute Iconographic Database (ca 380 medieval and early modern images of Capricorn)
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