Capricorn Emoji

· U+2651 · Emoji 0.6

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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

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.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
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Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

Capricorn Emoji Details

Emoji
NameCapricorn
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+2651
Shortcode:capricorn:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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Capricorn Emoji FAQ

What does the Capricorn emoji mean?

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.

How do I copy and paste the Capricorn emoji?

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.

What is the Capricorn emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2651, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :capricorn:.

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