Monthly zodiac calendar
December Zodiac Sign Calendar
- Sagittarius is the first zodiac sign represented in December.
- Capricorn is the second sign represented in December.
- The typical transition falls near December 21–22.
- A month alone cannot determine a Moon sign or rising sign.
December zodiac dates
The approximate transition
The common calendar transition is near December 21–22. This is a rounded reference, not an exact annual timestamp. The Sun’s ingress into Capricorn can occur at a different hour—and sometimes on a different local date—depending on the year and time zone.
Exact December transition times: 2026–2028
For birthdays close to the Sagittarius–Capricorn change, these are the exact tropical sign-change times in UTC.
| Year | Capricorn begins |
|---|---|
| 2026 | December 21, 2026 at 20:50 UTC |
| 2027 | December 22, 2027 at 02:42 UTC |
| 2028 | December 21, 2028 at 08:20 UTC |
UTC is a world reference time. Your local clock may show a different date. Open the year page for automatic local-time conversion.
Born early in December
A person born during the first part of December normally has the Sun in Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign traditionally ruled by Jupiter.
Born late in December
A person born during the later part of December normally has the Sun in Capricorn. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign traditionally ruled by Saturn.
What the month cannot tell you
A birth month can narrow down the tropical Sun sign, but it cannot identify the Moon sign, rising sign, houses or exact planetary positions. Those require a chart calculated for a specific time and place.
Common questions
What are the zodiac signs for December?
December begins in Sagittarius and changes to Capricorn near December 21–22.
What if I was born near December 21–22?
Use your birth year, exact time and location because the transition moment varies.
Does everyone born in December have the same sign?
No. The month contains portions of both Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Sources and further reading
- Swiss Ephemeris documentation — calculation reference for the exact sign-change times
- NASA — Plane of the Ecliptic — background on the Sun’s apparent annual path
Editorial note: Astrological meanings on this page describe traditional interpretations. They are not presented as scientifically proven personality facts.