Capricorn
noun
Cap·ri·corn
ˈka-pri-ˌkȯrn 
1
: a southern zodiacal constellation between Sagittarius and Aquarius
2
a
: the 10th sign of the zodiac in astrology see Signs of the Zodiac Table
b
: one born under the sign of Capricorn
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When the sun journeys through Capricorn, the energetic theme revolves around discipline, structure and tangible results.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Intangible desires?
—USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Read on to see what’s in store for your sign in 2025 with your monthly tarot horoscope, Capricorn.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
The Allmans’ manager Phil Walden had built his career in Macon, Ga., and the band’s label Capricorn Records would soon throw some of the first fundraising concerts that seeded Carter’s long-shot bid for the U.S. presidency.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Free Daily and Monthly Horoscopes Read the full Capricorn Daily Horoscope
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Intangible desires?
—USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Read on to see what’s in store for your sign in 2025 with your monthly tarot horoscope, Capricorn.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
The Allmans’ manager Phil Walden had built his career in Macon, Ga., and the band’s label Capricorn Records would soon throw some of the first fundraising concerts that seeded Carter’s long-shot bid for the U.S. presidency.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Capricorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Capricorn. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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Capricorn
noun
Cap·ri·corn
ˈkap-ri-ˌkȯ(ə)rn
1
: a group of stars between Sagittarius and Aquarius that is usually pictured as a goat
2
a
: the 10th sign of the zodiac see zodiac
b
: a person whose sign of the zodiac is Capricorn
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