December 23 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Born on December 23? Your zodiac sign is Capricorn ♑︎ (or Sagittarius in some years), the climber who plays the long game. December 23 is one of the very first Capricorn birthdays, with the Sun around 1° Capricorn.
December 23 is a cusp date. The Sun moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn on or around this day, so depending on your birth year and time you may be Sagittarius. Add your year below for the exact answer.
Your exact birthday
December 23 personality
As a Capricorn, you are ambitious, disciplined and patient. The climber who plays the long game is a good way to sum you up. Being born in the first decan of Capricorn colours that further: pure Capricorn: ambitious, patient and built for responsibility.
Your birth day number, 23 (2 + 3 = 5), is ruled by Mercury in numerology: “The Communicator”, with themes of versatility, intelligence, change. Quick-witted, adaptable, persuasive and great with people. Put together, a December 23 Capricorn combines earth-sign instincts with the communicator’s drive.
Strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Ambitious
- Disciplined
- Responsible
- Patient
- Practical
- Quick-witted
Watch out for
- Workaholic
- Pessimistic
- Reserved
- Restlessness
December 23 love and compatibility
Capricorn loves seriously and builds for the long term. You show care by being dependable and planning a future together. You need commitment and respect, and you tend to grow warmer and more playful with time. Your birth number 5 adds a twist: fun and curious; needs mental connection and variety.
See all Capricorn compatibility matches. In Indian matchmaking, compatibility comes from both Moon signs and nakshatras. Try kundli matching for a proper guna score.
Career and money for December 23 birthdays
You are built for the long climb. Structure, responsibility and clear progress suit you, and your reputation for reliability eventually puts you in charge. Your Mulank 5 points the same way: sales, media, business, IT, travel, finance are classic fits.
Management Government and administration Engineering Finance Law Construction
December 23 in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun on December 23 is usually in Sagittarius (Dhanu), passing through Mula nakshatra, whose deity is Nirriti and symbol bunch of roots.
Indian astrology reads your personality mainly from your Moon sign and Lagna, which change every couple of days and every two hours. Add your birth time above for your Moon sign, or get everything at once with your free Kundli. You can also read today’s Sagittarius rashifal.
Lucky things for December 23
Numbers and gems here follow your birth day. For a gemstone you plan to wear, check your chart first in your free Kundli, or see gemstones for emotions.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is December 23?
December 23 falls under Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan). It is a cusp date: in some years the Sun had not yet left Sagittarius, so check your birth year with the tool on this page. Capricorn is a earth sign ruled by Saturn.
Is December 23 a cusp birthday?
Yes. The Sun changes sign on or around December 23, so people born that day can be Capricorn or Sagittarius depending on the year, time and place of birth. This is the Cusp of Revolution.
What is the Vedic rashi for December 23?
In Vedic (sidereal) astrology the Sun on December 23 is usually in Sagittarius (Dhanu), in Mula nakshatra. Indian astrology usually goes by the Moon sign, which needs your birth time: make your free Kundli to find it.
What is the birthstone for December 23?
The modern birthstone for December is turquoise, linked to protection and good fortune. In Vedic astrology, gemstones are chosen from your birth chart instead, for example the gem of your Lagna lord.
What is the lucky number for someone born on December 23?
Born on day 23, your Mulank (psychic number) is 5, ruled by Mercury. Your lucky day is Wednesday and your lucky colours are green. Add your birth year above to get your life path number.
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