At a Glance
- Birthday
- January 17
- Sun Sign
- Capricorn
- Approx. Degree
- 27° Capricorn
- Sabian Symbol
- “Pilgrims climbing the steep steps leading to a mountain shrine.”
- Jones Keyword
- Perseverance
Your Sun Sign on January 17
A January 17 birthday places your Sun in Capricorn, an earth sign ruled by Saturn. But your sign is only the broad stroke — within Capricorn, your Sun sits at one specific degree, and that single degree carries its own Sabian image.
Because the Sun moves about one degree per day, your exact degree can shift slightly with your birth year and time. The calculator pins it precisely from your birthday.
The Image at Your Degree
For January 17, that degree is about 27° Capricorn, and its Sabian Symbol is “Pilgrims climbing the steep steps leading to a mountain shrine.” This is one of 360 images received clairvoyantly in 1925 — a concrete scene rather than an abstract trait. Read the full meaning, gift and shadow, and chart placement on the 27° Capricorn Sabian Symbol page.
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- ~25 key moments, each mapped to its Sabian image
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Common Questions
What is the Sabian Symbol for someone born on January 17?
If you were born on January 17, your Sun is at approximately 27° Capricorn, whose Sabian Symbol is “Pilgrims climbing the steep steps leading to a mountain shrine.” Its Jones keyword is Perseverance. Your exact degree depends on your birth year and time.
What zodiac sign is January 17?
A birthday on January 17 usually falls under Capricorn.
Why might my Sabian degree be different?
The Sun advances about one degree per day, and sign boundaries shift by a day or so each year. Your birth time also matters. Enter your birthday in the free calculator for the exact image at your Sun's degree.