Capricorn Emoji
♑ · U+2651 · Emoji 0.6
What does the Capricorn emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When discussing astrology or the zodiac, individuals often reach for the ♑ symbol, which represents Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, associated with those born between December 22 and January 19. This symbol is used to signify the Capricorn sign in various contexts, including astrology and horoscopes. Figuratively, it can also represent ambition, discipline, and responsibility, which are common traits associated with Capricorns. In slang, it may be used to express a person's personality or characteristics, such as being practical or perfectionistic.
How the Capricorn emoji is used
The ♑ symbol is frequently used in social media captions and comments, particularly on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where users share their astrological signs or discuss zodiac-related topics. Its tone can range from casual and humorous to more serious and introspective, depending on the context and audience. Younger generations, especially those interested in astrology and spirituality, tend to use this symbol more frequently in their online communication, often in conjunction with other zodiac symbols or astrology-related emojis.
Capricorn emoji examples
- just found out my crush is a capricorn ♑ guess that explains a lot
- happy birthday to all my fellow capricorns ♑ may this year bring us success and prosperity
How to copy the Capricorn emoji
To use the Capricorn emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2651), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
Capricorn emoji on different platforms
How the Capricorn emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



Capricorn Emoji Details
| Emoji | ♑ |
| Name | Capricorn |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+2651 |
| Shortcode | :capricorn: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
Capricorn Emoji FAQ
When discussing astrology or the zodiac, individuals often reach for the ♑ symbol, which represents Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, associated with those born between December 22 and January 19. This symbol is used to signify the Capricorn sign in various contexts, including astrology and horoscopes.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ♑ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+2651, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :capricorn:.