What is the zodiac sign for January?
January has two zodiac signs: Capricorn until 19 January, and Aquarius from 20 January.
January birthdays by date
| Born | Sign | Constellation · brightest star |
|---|---|---|
| 1–19 January | Capricorn | Capricornus · Deneb Algedi |
| 20–31 January | Aquarius | Aquarius · Sadalsuud |
Born on 19 or 20 January?
These are the usual calendar dates. The moment the Sun moves from Capricorn into Aquarius 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.
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.
Aquarius: the constellation Aquarius
Aquarius covers 20 January – 18 February. Its constellation is Aquarius, and its brightest star is Sadalsuud.
From the UK, Aquarius is best placed in the evening sky from September to November.
On a Family Constellations print
Each person is drawn as the constellation of their sign, from the familiar calendar dates. Everyone born 1–19 January appears as Capricorn, with Deneb Algedi named; everyone born 20–31 January as Aquarius, with Sadalsuud named. Two to six people — first names and birthdays only.
Questions
What zodiac sign is January?
January has two zodiac signs: Capricorn until 19 January and Aquarius from 20 January.
What zodiac sign is 20 January?
In the usual calendar dates, 20 January is the first day of Aquarius. The exact moment the Sun moves into the next sign shifts slightly from year to year, so a birth on 19 or 20 January can fall either side.
Which constellation is Aquarius?
The constellation Aquarius, whose brightest star is Sadalsuud.
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