Sagittarius-Capricorn Cusp Sign Dates and Definition

Dates: December 18 - 24

BORN ON THE Sagittarius-Capricorn cusp? We're all depending on you to save humanity, to grab the steering wheel on this careening social experiment that we call shared reality, and to get us back on the path to enlightenment.

No pressure.

But seriously, if anyone can do it, it's this cusp. Known for their uncanny ability to sense what is needed — and to be the one to deliver it — the Sagittarius-Capricorn cusp isn't called the Cusp of Prophecy for nothing. Optimism meets practicality in this ambitious and trustworthy section of the zodiac, and the proclivity to err on the side of silence over bluster makes this cusp wise beyond measure.

Visionary / Prophet / Traveller

If you're the kind of person who forgets to pack the right gear for the camping trip, be sure to invite a Sagittarius-Capricorn. Though their preparation rituals might err on the side of nerdy, their meticulous personality and knack for thorough preparation makes for the perfect travel companion.

In a relationship, the Sagittarius-Capricorn is almost a perfect partner: loyal, understanding, dependable. Of course, everyone has a shadow side, and this Jupiter and Saturn-ruled cusp often suffers from an intense desire to control their surroundings. Meanwhile, what they need to control is their behavioral response to their own emotions. Sometimes, they can intensify a situation with the desire to be perfect, and this can cause cause isolation if they aren't thoughtful about the way their moods can affect others.

So, if you are born on the Sagittarius-Capricorn cusp: Tell us what the future holds! Also, please work on your temper. If even you can't close your eyes and count to 10, we've lost all hope.

And, if you know a Sagittarius-Capricorn: Don't pressure them to tell you what the future holds, that's totally uncool. Do, however, be patient and firm when setting your boundaries. That's totally healthy.