Famous People Born On December 22nd

Individuals born on December 22nd fall in the cusp category of Sagittarius and Capricorn, as they share a closeness with both the zodiacal groups. Due to this, these people have unique traits and characteristic features. Saturn dominates the zodiac sign of Capricorn, while Uranus is the ruler of the actual date in which these individuals are born. Together, the two determine the astral uniqueness and individuality of these people. December 22nd individuals are optimistic folks with a positive view of the world around them. They are futuristic in their approach and often indulge in seeing the big picture. Ambitious and determined, these people believe in working hard and achieving their goals. However, occasionally, they may turn self-centred and egoistical. December 22nd individuals need to amend the same to live a guilt-free life.

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DaBaby
(Rapper Known for His Albums 'Baby on Baby', 'Kirk' & 'Blame It on Baby')
DaBaby
178
Birth Year: 1991
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

American rapper and songwriter DaBaby gained critical acclaim and commercial success with his debut album Baby on Baby. Later, his two other albums Kirk and Blame It on Baby became huge successes and made him one of the biggest rappers in the US. Earlier his single Light Show and Baby Talk series of mixtape attracted quite a lot of attention.

 2 
Meghan Trainor
(Pop Singer-songwriter Known for her Debut Single 'All About That Bass')
Meghan Trainor
54
Birth Year: 1993
Birthplace: Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Meghan Trainor is an American talent show judge and singer-songwriter. Trainor is credited with promoting body positivity through her music; her songs often have lyrical themes based on personal empowerment and body image. Also a well-known philanthropist, Meghan Trainor works closely with organizations, such as The American Cancer Society. She also takes an active part in several charity events.

 3 
Vanessa Paradis
(Singer, Model and Actress)
Vanessa Paradis
51
Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France

French singer and actress, Vanessa Paradis, became a celebrity at the age of 14 with the French song Joe le taxi in 1987. She tasted further success with English songs like Be My Baby and many other French songs. She has also acted in several French films and has modelled regularly for high-end fashion products by Chanel like perfume and handbags.

 4 
Ralph Fiennes
(English Actor Best Known for His Films: 'Schindler's List', and 'The English Patient')
Ralph Fiennes
57
Birth Year: 1962
Birthplace: Ipswich, England

A Tony Award recipient, Ralph Fiennes is one of the most respected English actors of the current generation. He is known for playing important roles in notable films, such as the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. A Stanislavsky Award recipient, he is also known for his work behind the camera.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat
(American Artist Who Became Popular During the 1980s as Part of the Neo-Expressionism Movement)
Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: August 12, 1988

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist whose legacy has had an influence upon fashion, film, music, and literature. He serves as an inspiration to street artists as he started off as one, painting graffiti on buildings. After his death, at the age of 27, the value of his work has increased; in 2017, one of his paintings sold for a record $110.5 million.

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Maurice Gibb
(Member of Disco Group the "Bee Gees", One of the Most Successful Pop-Rock Groups of All Time.)
Maurice Gibb
19
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man
Died: January 12, 2003

Maurice Gibb was one of the three members of the Bee Gees, the iconic pop-rock band of the 1960s and the 1970s, which redefined disco music of that era and released hits such as Stayin’ Alive. He also went solo with the single Railroad, but his solo album remained unreleased. 

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Robin Gibb
(Member of the ‘Bee Gees’ Pop Group)
Robin Gibb
17
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Douglas, Isle of Man
Died: May 20, 2012
Robin Gibb was part of the Bee Gees, an iconic pop/rock/disco band of the 1960s and the 1970s and makers of hits such as Stayin' Alive. Robin, a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and a CBE-awardee, also had a successful solo career and was the president of the Heritage Foundation.
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Jordin Sparks
(Pop Singer Who Became Famous at Age Seventeen When She Won Season Six of 'American Idol')
Jordin Sparks
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Birth Year: 1989
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jordin Sparks was the youngest American Idol winner, at 17. She released Billboard Hot 100-charting singles such as Tattoo and No Air, the latter with Chris Brown. Named to VH1’s 100 Greatest Women in Music list, she has also launched her own perfume and performed on stage and on screen.
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Srinivasa Ramanujan
(Mathematician)
Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Birth Year: 1887
Birthplace: Erode
Died: April 26, 1920

A self-taught genius Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan is known for his contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory and continued fractions. Born into a humble family, the celebrated mathematician struggled with poverty but still managed to publish first of his papers in the Journal of the Indian Mathematical Society. Later, his collaboration with English mathematician G. H. Hardy proved very productive.

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Diocletian
(Roman Emperor)
Diocletian
8
Birth Year: 0244
Birthplace: Salona (now Solin, Croatia)
Died: December 3, 0311
Diocletian was the Roman emperor from 284 to 305. Some of the significant policies introduced by him were the Edict on Maximum Prices and the Diocletianic Persecution of Christianity. He also established a tetrarchy, including Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius as co-emperors. He also expanded the empire’s civil and military services.
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Hector Elizondo
(Known for His Roles in Series: ‘Chicago Hope’, ‘Last Man Standing’ and Films: 'Pretty Woman', 'The Princess Diaries')
Hector Elizondo
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Birth Year: 1936
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States

Hector Elizondo is best known for his Emmy-winning role of Phillip Watters in Chicago Hope. He also earned a Golden Globe nomination for his supporting role in Pretty Woman and won an Obie Award for the play Steambath. He also voiced Bane in the film Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman.

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Diane Sawyer
(Broadcast Journalist Known for Anchoring News Shows 'ABC World News Tonight' and 'Good Morning America')
Diane Sawyer
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Birth Year: 1945
Birthplace: Glasgow, Kentucky, United States
The first female corrrespondant on 60 Minutes, a trailblazer for female journalists, a former co-host of Good Morning America and an aid to President Richard Nixon where she assisted in post-presidency memoirs, Diane Sawyer has many feathers in her cap. She bagged in a Daytime Emmy Award and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
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Lady Bird Johnson
(Former First Lady of the United States as the Wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson)
Lady Bird Johnson
15
Birth Year: 1912
Birthplace: Karnack, Texas, United States
Died: July 11, 2007

Lady Bird Johnson was an American socialite who served as the First Lady of the US from 1963 to 1969. As First Lady, Johnson was responsible for the passage of the Highway Beautification Act, which was nicknamed Lady Bird's Bill. She was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1977 and 1988, respectively.

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Gene Rayburn
(American Popular Television and Radio Personality Known for Hosting Numerous Editions of 'Match Game' Shows)
Gene Rayburn
3
Birth Year: 1917
Birthplace: Christopher, Illinois, United States
Died: November 29, 1999

TV and radio host Gene Rayburn gained fame as the host of Match Game for more than 20 years. He also played the lead in the Broadway musical Bye Bye Birdie and received the ATAS Lifetime Achievement Award. A prominent liberal, he supported Planned Parenthood and was concerned about overpopulation.

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Miss Mulatto
(Rapper and Singer Known for Her Reality TV Series ‘The Rap Game’)
Miss Mulatto
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Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Miss Mulatto is an American rapper who launched her career after competing in a reality TV series titled The Rap Game. Apart from releasing mixtapes, extended plays, and singles, Miss Mulatto also owns a store called Pittstop Clothing in Georgia.

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Barbara Billingsley
(Best Known for Her Role as ‘June Cleaver’ in the TV Series ‘Leave It to Beaver’)
Barbara Billingsley
4
Birth Year: 1915
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Died: October 16, 2010
Barbara Billingsley gained recognition with TV series such as The Brothers and then soared to fame with the role of June Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver and its sequel, The New Leave It to Beaver. She also voiced Nanny in the animated series Muppet Babies.
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Giacomo Puccini
(Italian Composer Known for His Works ‘La Bohème’, ‘Tosca’ and ‘Madama Butterfly’)
Giacomo Puccini
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Birth Year: 1858
Birthplace: Lucca, Italy
Died: November 29, 1924

Born into a musical dynasty, composer Giacomo Puccini lost his father at age 5. Some of his best opera pieces include Madama Butterfly and La Bohème. The suicide of his maid, who was wrongly accused by his wife of being in an affair with him, affected his later career adversely.

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Pamela Courson
(Jim Morrison’s Partner)
Pamela Courson
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Birth Year: 1946
Birthplace: Weed, California, United States
Died: April 25, 1974
Pamela Courson was the girlfriend of legendary singer Jim Morrison of the iconic rock band The Doors. She was the one who found Morrison dead in the bathtub of their Paris apartment in 1971. She inherited his fortune and was dragged into court battles for 2 years.
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Dina Meyer
(Actress)
Dina Meyer
3
Birth Year: 1968
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
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Casper Ruud
(Tennis player)
Casper Ruud
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Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Apart from being the first Norwegian tennis player to score an ATP title win, Casper Ruud also became the highest ranked player from his country ever. The son of legendary Norwegian tennis player Christian Ruud, Casper has begun his training in the game at age 4.

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Lynne Thigpen
(Actress)
Lynne Thigpen
8
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Joliet, Illinois, United States
Died: March 12, 2003
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G Hannelius
(Actress, Singer)
G Hannelius
10
Birth Year: 1998
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Poorna Jagannathan
(Actress and Producer Best Known for Her Role as ‘Safar Khan’ in the TV Series ‘The Night Of’)
Poorna Jagannathan
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Birth Year: 1972
Birthplace: Tunis, Tunisia
Poorna Jagannathan, the star of the Hindi film Delhi Belly, later gained fame as Safar Khan from HBO’s The Night Of. Her stellar performance in the play Nirbhaya won her an Amnesty International Award. A PETA ambassador, she was also named one of India’s 50 Most Beautiful Women by Femina.
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Chris Carmack
(Actor and Singer Known for His TV Series: ‘The O.C.’, ‘Nashville’ and ‘Grey's Anatomy’)
Chris Carmack
4
Birth Year: 1980
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Chris Carmack is best known as Will Lexington from Nashville, as Luke Ward from The O.C., and as Dr. Atticus Lincoln from Grey's Anatomy. He has also starred as Sam Reide in the film The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations. He has also contributed to the soundtrack of Nashville.
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Rick Nielsen
(Guitarist)
Rick Nielsen
1
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
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Steve Garvey
(Baseball player)
Steve Garvey
2
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Tampa, Florida, USA
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David S. Goyer
(Screenwriter)
David S. Goyer
2
Birth Year: 1965
Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Mistico
(Mexican Professional Wrestler)
Mistico
8
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico

Mistico is a Mexican professional wrestler best known for his association with the popular wrestling stable WWE where he was known as Sin Cara. Mistico was one of the most popular wrestlers in Mexico for several years. Over the years, he has won several championships, such as WWA Middleweight Championship, PWR Openweight World Championship, and Promociones El Cholo Cruiserweight Championship.

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Richey Edwards
(Lyricist and Rhythm Guitarist of the Alternative Rock Band Manic Street Preachers)
Richey Edwards
10
Birth Year: 1967
Birthplace: Blackwood, Wales
Died: February 1, 1995
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James Oglethorpe
(Founder of the colony of Georgia)
James Oglethorpe
5
Birth Year: 1696
Birthplace: Surrey
Died: June 30, 1785

Remembered as the founder of the British colony of Georgia in the US, James Oglethorpe was a renowned British soldier, MP, and social reformer. Educated at Oxford, he initially fought for the Austrian army against the Turks. As an MP, he brought in prison reforms. He was also the governor of Georgia.

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Connie Mack
(Baseball manager)
Connie Mack
1
Birth Year: 1862
Birthplace: East Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
Died: February 8, 1956
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Luther Campbell
(American Rapper, Promoter and Record Executive)
Luther Campbell
3
Birth Year: 1960
Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
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Jennifer Hawkins
(Australian Model, Television Presenter and Beauty Queen Who was Crowned Miss Universe in 2004)
Jennifer Hawkins
1
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Holmesville, Australia

Jennifer Hawkins first soared to fame after winning both the Miss Australia and the Miss Universe pageants in 2004. Initially a Newcastle Knights cheerleader, she was named the second-most-sexiest woman in the world by FHM and later gained international recognition with Seven Network travel show The Great Outdoors.

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Everson Griffen
(American football player)
Everson Griffen
4
Birth Year: 1987
Birthplace: Avondale, Arizona, United States
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Mia Tyler
(American Actress, Model and Television Personality)
Mia Tyler
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Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
Plus-size model and fashion designer Mia Tyler gained fame with the MTV series House of Style and the VH1 reality show Celebrity Fit Club. She owns a clothing line and has also appeared in the film Rush Hour 3. She has also exhibited her X-rated paintings at various galleries.
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Peggie Castle
(Actress)
Peggie Castle
10
Birth Year: 1927
Birthplace: Appalachia, Virginia, United States
Died: August 11, 1973
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Peggy Ashcroft
(Actress)
Peggy Ashcroft
0
Birth Year: 1907
Birthplace: Croydon
Died: January 14, 1991
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Brooke Nevin
(Canadian Actress Known for Her TV Series: ‘Animorphs’, ‘Breakout Kings’, ‘Call Me Fitz’ and ‘The 4400’)
Brooke Nevin
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Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Toronto, Canada

Brooke Nevin is a Canadian actress known for her portrayal of Rachel in the Canadian-American TV series, Animorphs. She is also known for playing Sonja Lester in Call Me Fitz, for which she received a couple of Gemini Award nominations. Nevin also has a Daytime Emmy Award nomination and a Young Artist Award nomination under her belt.

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Dan Devine
(American football player)
Dan Devine
1
Birth Year: 1924
Birthplace: Augusta, Wisconsin
Died: May 9, 2002
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Steve Carlton
(Baseball player)
Steve Carlton
2
Birth Year: 1944
Birthplace: Miami
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Ray Guy
(American Football Player)
Ray Guy
2
Birth Year: 1949
Birthplace: Swainsboro, Georgia, United States
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Anthony Jeselnik
(Comedian)
Anthony Jeselnik
5
Birth Year: 1978
Birthplace: Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Edgard Varese
(Composer)
Edgard Varese
1
Birth Year: 1883
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: November 6, 1965
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Shiori Kutsuna
(Actress, Model best known for her role as Ran Mori in Shinichi Kudo's Written Challenge)
Shiori Kutsuna
0
Birth Year: 1992
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Agbani Darego
(Model & Beauty Queen)
Agbani Darego
4
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Abonnema, Nigeria

Nigerian beauty queen Agbani Darego made headlines with her Miss World win in 2001, when she became the first indigenous African to win the pageant. A bright computer science student back then, she was also the first from her country to make it to the Miss Universe Top 10.

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Noel Edmonds
(Television Presenter)
Noel Edmonds
2
Birth Year: 1948
Birthplace: Ilford, Essex, England
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Edurne
(Spanish Singer and Television Presenter Best Known for Her Part in the Show 'Operación Triunfo')
Edurne
4
Birth Year: 1985
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Spanish singer-actor Edurne started her career as a child actor and later soared to fame with the show Operación Triunfo. She then released hit singles such as Amores Dormidos and Despierta, and was part of the Spanish version of Britain’s Got Talent. She is also the wife of Spanish footballer David De Gea.

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Jean Racine
(Dramatist)
Jean Racine
0
Birth Year: 1639
Birthplace: La Ferté-Milon, Kingdom of France
Died: April 21, 1699
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Bernd Schuster
(Football German Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Midfielder)
Bernd Schuster
4
Birth Year: 1959
Birthplace: Augsburg, Germany
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José Fonte
(Portuguese Professional Footballer Who Plays as a Centre-Back)
José Fonte
4
Birth Year: 1983
Birthplace: Penafiel, Portugal

José Fonte is a Portuguese football player who plays as a defender for the Portugal national team. He was part of the national team that won the UEFA European Football Championship title in 2016 as well as the UEFA Nations League in 2019. José Fonte also represented his nation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.  

Personality Traits & Characteristic of Famous People Born on December 22

Personality
Capricorns born on December 22nd have unique traits and personality features. Possessing a strong sense of charm, wit and humor, these people are an interesting mix of being strong and protective yet kind and caring. They are highly ambitious with a goal oriented approach. Intelligent and knowledgeable, these people find it hard to accept their talents as their limitations. People sharing this birthday usually crave for success and like to see things through the end. As such, they loathe anything unfinished. Though dependable and fun loving, these people are emotionally vulnerable. Due to this, they sometimes fail to channelize their energy in the right direction. Attractive and charming, these people are often more complicated than others realize them to be.

Health
The health of individuals born on December 22nd is a concerned affair. Since these people have an ever-changing view on nutrition and health, many a times due to this, they face fitness issues. What adds to the trouble is that since December 22nd borns are naturally slim or gifted to be lean and thin, they often misinterpret what constitutes a healthy diet. On most occasions, it is the female sect that is likely to have issues with food. December 22nd individuals need therapeutic treatment to bravely face the emotions that certain food triggers. It is very crucial for December 22nd natives to include rich nutritious food in their daily diet. Additionally, they would have to complement the same with regular exercise routine to stay fit and feel blessed.  

Finance
The art that managing money requires is inherently present in December 22nd individuals. These people very well understand the intricacies of handling finances. They are not only adept in earning money but have great spending capacity as well. Since these individuals aim to maintain their lifestyle at a specific standard, they spend money to attain their dream. In the course however, they keep a check on their finances and maintain balanced account.

Career
December 22nd individuals are workaholics. They take their career responsibilities quite seriously and many a times, avoid personal matters for professional commitments. Since these people live by the aim to have it all, they are often split between two worlds – neither are they willing to give up on their home nor do they wish to forgo their career success. December 22nd individuals need to learn the balancing act. these people are are likely to do well in the field of journalism, media or public relations due to their strong communication skills and the love for challenges.

Relationships, Marriage & Children
December 22nd individuals are loyal and dedicated to their relationships. They share a close bond of love with their family and friends and are quite possessive and protective of them. Though unlike other Capricorn, these people do not have a long list of friends, they do have some close bonds out of which they derive a great deal of happiness and emotional security. Romantically, these people are a little hesitant not because they have any commitment phobia but because of the pain that broken relationships inflict. It is only when December 22nd individuals learn to blindly trust their feelings do they find a perfect mate for themselves.  These people believe in the old school of romance. They trust their partner completely and shower him/her with utmost love and affection. They are attentive to the needs and desires of their partner. Parenting on the other hand comes naturally to December 22nd men and women. These people make excellent parents but find disciplining tough. As such, they become the buddy of their children while depend on spouse for handling the disciplining part.  

Lucky Color: Electric Blue, Electric White, Multi Color
Lucky Number: 4, 13, 22, 31, 40, 49, 58
Lucky Days (of the week): Sunday, Tuesday
Lucky Days (of the month): 4, 13, 22