The third decan of Capricorn covers roughly January 11 to January 19. 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 3: sub-ruled by Mercury
The third decan of Capricorn is sub-ruled by Mercury (through Virgo, the earth sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers a sharper mind, quicker wit and a real gift for communication over your core Capricorn nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Capricorn decan 3 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 third decan, that Capricorn essence is shaped by Mercury: you keep the responsible and disciplined core of the sign, with an added quickness of mind that sets you apart from the other Capricorn decans.
Strengths of Capricorn decan 3
At its best, the third decan keeps the responsible, disciplined, ambitious strengths of Capricorn and adds an extra dose of quickness of mind from Mercury, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Capricorn decan 3
The growth edge of this decan is overthinking and restlessness, the shadow side of its Mercury 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 Mercury influence of this decan means you bring a sharper mind, quicker wit and a real gift for communication to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Capricorn who they are.
Capricorn decan 3 at work
At work, the third decan of Capricorn channels Mercury into a sharp mind and a gift for communication, excelling at thinking, writing, teaching and connecting the dots. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the third decan of Capricorn?
The third decan of Capricorn corresponds to January 11 to January 19, 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 3?
Its sub-ruler is Mercury. 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 3 different from the others?
It keeps the responsible and disciplined Capricorn core but Mercury adds extra quickness of mind. See the full Capricorn personality profile.
Who is Capricorn decan 3 compatible with?
Capricorn pairs best with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces, and this decan brings extra quickness of mind. More on Capricorn compatibility.