The second decan of Capricorn covers roughly January 1 to January 10. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Capricorn at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Capricorn decan 2: sub-ruled by Venus
The second decan of Capricorn is sub-ruled by Venus (through Taurus, the earth sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers extra charm, warmth and a love of beauty, pleasure and harmony over your core Capricorn nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Capricorn decan 2 personality
The ambitious climber who builds lasting success through discipline. Saturn-ruled Capricorn is the zodiac's master builder: disciplined, ambitious and patient. The Sea-Goat climbs steadily toward its goals and offers steadfast, dependable love. In the second decan, that Capricorn essence is shaped by Venus: you keep the responsible and disciplined core of the sign, with an added warmth that sets you apart from the other Capricorn decans.
Strengths of Capricorn decan 2
At its best, the second decan keeps the responsible, disciplined, ambitious strengths of Capricorn and adds an extra dose of warmth from Venus, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Capricorn decan 2
The growth edge of this decan is indulgence and a tendency to avoid hard conversations, the shadow side of its Venus sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the responsible core of Capricorn.
Love and compatibility
In love, Capricorn is most compatible with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces. The Venus influence of this decan means you bring extra charm, warmth and a love of beauty, pleasure and harmony to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Capricorn who they are.
Capricorn decan 2 at work
At work, the second decan of Capricorn channels Venus into charm, diplomacy and an eye for quality, thriving wherever relationships, beauty or harmony are part of the job. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the second decan of Capricorn?
The second decan of Capricorn corresponds to January 1 to January 10, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Capricorn decan 2?
Its sub-ruler is Venus. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Capricorn decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Capricorn decan 2 different from the others?
It keeps the responsible and disciplined Capricorn core but Venus adds extra warmth. See the full Capricorn personality profile.
Who is Capricorn decan 2 compatible with?
Capricorn pairs best with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces, and this decan brings extra warmth. More on Capricorn compatibility.