Aries and Capricorn Compatibility

Aries and Capricorn are three signs apart, a square between cardinal fire and cardinal earth. Both are ambitious and both expect to be in charge. The difference is method: Aries trusts instinct and wants results immediately, while Capricorn trusts a plan and wants the thing done properly, however long that takes.

Are Aries and Capricorn compatible?

It is a strong-attraction, low-ease pairing. Chemistry scores high, communication is the lowest of the three, and Capricorn’s earth gives the long-term figure a lift. The square describes two capable people who admire each other and frequently disagree on how to proceed.

• Chemistry 9/10
• Communication 4/10
• Long-term 6/10

How the scores are worked out: signs three apart (a square) start at 8, 4 and 5 for chemistry, communication and long-term ease. Aries’s fire adds a point of chemistry and Capricorn’s earth adds a point of long-term ease. Overall: 6.3/10, which the Codex calls “Rewarding work”.

What attracts Aries and Capricorn?

Mutual respect does much of the work. Aries is impressed by Capricorn’s authority and endurance, and Capricorn finds Aries’s boldness invigorating. As a team they can accomplish a remarkable amount, and each tends to find the other’s competence attractive in itself.

Where do Aries and Capricorn clash?

Capricorn may slip into the role of sceptical supervisor, with Aries cast as the one taking unwise risks. Aries then feels restrained and Capricorn feels exposed. Because both default to getting things done, affection and rest can be squeezed out by the to-do list.

Read the full Aries + Capricorn page — plus all 78 pairings — in The Zodiac Compatibility Codex. The ebook page goes further, with how this pair communicates, what supports them long term and one practical tip.

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