What is the zodiac sign for January?

January has two signs. Capricorn covers the days up to 19 January, and Aquarius starts on 20 January.

Is my zodiac sign the same as my rashi?

Not usually. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, while this page uses the Western Sun sign by calendar date. The guide explains the difference.

Are the dates on this page exact?

They are the standard calendar dates, last checked on 2026-10-27. Traits and lucky items are tradition, not science.

January zodiac sign: Capricorn or Aquarius

People born in January are Capricorn until 19 January and Aquarius from 20 January. Tap your day below to see which sign is yours.

january birthdays and their zodiac signs
Sign	Days in the month
Capricorn	1 to 19
Aquarius	20 to 31

Capricorn runs to 19 January and Aquarius starts on 20 January; on boundary days the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time. Read why.

Common questions

What is the zodiac sign for January?: January has two signs. Capricorn covers the days up to 19 January, and Aquarius starts on 20 January.
I was born on the cusp in January. Which sign am I?: If you were born on the first or last day of a sign, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign. The change date can move by a day in some years.
Is my zodiac sign the same as my rashi?: Not usually. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, while this page uses the Western Sun sign by calendar date. The guide explains the difference.
Are the dates on this page exact?: They are the standard calendar dates, last checked on 2026-10-27. Traits and lucky items are tradition, not science.