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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The Sun in Cancer is endless and boundless, while the Capricorn Moon brings restrictions and limits.
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
But Turner-Schott and Brown caution that Capricorn parents can sometimes get too caught up in the rules, slipping into a strict disciplinarian role.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
Four signs will be affected the most by the moon
While everyone will feel the energy the Capricorn full moon brings, these four signs will be impacted, according to Grim.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The release of Superman comes at a significant time, astrologically, premiering amid Cancer season and one day after the full moon in Capricorn arrives on July 10, further putting the film in the spotlight.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
But Turner-Schott and Brown caution that Capricorn parents can sometimes get too caught up in the rules, slipping into a strict disciplinarian role.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
Four signs will be affected the most by the moon
While everyone will feel the energy the Capricorn full moon brings, these four signs will be impacted, according to Grim.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 July 2025
The release of Superman comes at a significant time, astrologically, premiering amid Cancer season and one day after the full moon in Capricorn arrives on July 10, further putting the film in the spotlight.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 11 July 2025
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“Capricorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Capricorn. Accessed 19 Jul. 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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