If you were born on December 31, your zodiac sign is Capricorn. The Sun occupies approximately 10° Capricorn on this date, placing you in the 1st decan ruled by Saturn.
Best Compatibility for December 31
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Capricorn & Taurus
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Capricorn & Virgo
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Capricorn & Scorpio
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Taurus shares Capricorn's earthy values and patient approach to building lasting security together. Virgo's diligence and practical devotion perfectly complements Capricorn's ambition. Scorpio matches Capricorn's intensity and respects their emotional complexity.
Your Decan: 1st Decan of Capricorn
Each zodiac sign spans 30° of the ecliptic, divided into three decans of 10° each. Born on December 31 at approximately 10° Capricorn, you fall in the 1st decan (0°–10° Capricorn).
As a 1st decan Capricorn, your sub-ruler is also Saturn — the same planet that rules Capricorn overall. This double Saturn influence concentrates and amplifies the core Capricorn traits, making you a particularly pure expression of this sign's energy.
Lucky Numbers, Colors & Symbols
Lucky Numbers
4, 13, 22, 31
Lucky Color
Brown
Lucky Day
Saturday
Birthstone
Turquoise
Birth Flower
Narcissus
Healing Crystal
Onyx
Sabian Symbol
"An albatross feeding from the hand of a sailor"
Numerology
4
Season
Winter
Element
Earth
Modality
Cardinal
Historical Events on December 31
- • 1600: East India Company is chartered by Queen Elizabeth I
- • 1695: Window tax is imposed in England, leading people to brick up windows
- • 1879: Thomas Edison publicly demonstrates the incandescent light bulb in Menlo Park
- • 1999: Control of the Panama Canal is transferred from the United States to Panama
Frequently Asked Questions
What zodiac sign is December 31?
If you were born on December 31, your zodiac sign is Capricorn. The Sun occupies approximately 10° Capricorn on this date, placing you in the 1st decan ruled by Saturn. Swiss Ephemeris calculations confirm this position based on the Sun's annual path through the ecliptic.
What are the personality traits of someone born on December 31?
People born on December 31 are Capricorn natives with Earth element energy and Cardinal modality. The 1st decan sub-ruled by Saturn adds a distinctive layer to the core Capricorn personality, making these individuals unique among their sign.
Who is December 31 most compatible with?
December 31 Capricorn natives are most compatible with signs that share the Earth element (trine aspect) or complementary elements. Check the compatibility section above for specific sign matches and the best romantic dates.
What is the birthstone for December 31?
The traditional birthstone for people born on December 31 is Turquoise. The decan-specific healing crystal is Onyx, which resonates with the Saturn-influenced energy of the 1st decan of Capricorn.
What decan is December 31?
December 31 falls in the 1st decan of Capricorn (approximately 10° Capricorn). This decan is sub-ruled by Saturn, which adds concentrated energy to the core Capricorn traits.
What famous people were born on December 31?
While our celebrity database is still growing, all people born on December 31 share the Capricorn Sun sign at approximately 10° with Saturn decan influence.
What is the lucky number for someone born on December 31?
The numerology root for December 31 is 4. Lucky numbers include 4, 13, 22, 31. The lucky day is Saturday (ruled by Saturn), and the lucky color is Brown.
What element is December 31?
December 31 belongs to the Earth element through Capricorn. Earth signs are known for intuition, emotional depth, and empathy.
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