What is the zodiac sign for December?
December has two zodiac signs: Sagittarius until 21 December, and Capricorn from 22 December.
December birthdays by date
| Born | Sign | Constellation · brightest star |
|---|---|---|
| 1–21 December | Sagittarius | Sagittarius · Kaus Australis |
| 22–31 December | Capricorn | Capricornus · Deneb Algedi |
Born on 21 or 22 December?
These are the usual calendar dates. The moment the Sun moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn shifts slightly between years, so a birthday on the boundary can fall either side. A birth chart calculated for the exact minute and place shows where the Sun stood.
Sagittarius: the constellation Sagittarius
Sagittarius covers 22 November – 21 December. Its constellation is Sagittarius, and its brightest star is Kaus Australis.
From the UK, Sagittarius is best placed in the evening sky in July and August, very low in the south.
Capricorn: the constellation Capricornus
Capricorn covers 22 December – 19 January. Its constellation is Capricornus, and its brightest star is Deneb Algedi.
From the UK, Capricornus is best placed in the evening sky from August to October, low in the south.
On a Family Constellations print
Each person is drawn as the constellation of their sign, from the familiar calendar dates. Everyone born 1–21 December appears as Sagittarius, with Kaus Australis named; everyone born 22–31 December as Capricorn, with Deneb Algedi named. Two to six people — first names and birthdays only.
Questions
What zodiac sign is December?
December has two zodiac signs: Sagittarius until 21 December and Capricorn from 22 December.
What zodiac sign is 22 December?
In the usual calendar dates, 22 December is the first day of Capricorn. The exact moment the Sun moves into the next sign shifts slightly from year to year, so a birth on 21 or 22 December can fall either side.
Which constellation is Capricorn?
The constellation Capricornus, whose brightest star is Deneb Algedi.
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