Leo and Capricorn Compatibility

Leo and Capricorn are five signs apart, an inconjunct between fixed fire and cardinal earth. Both are ambitious, dignified and conscious of standing. Their temperaments are opposite. Leo leads by charisma and open-handedness, while Capricorn leads by discipline and self-restraint.

Are Leo and Capricorn compatible?

It is a pairing that needs adjustment. Fire helps chemistry and earth helps long-term ease, while communication is the lowest score. The inconjunct shows two strong characters who respect results and differ on style.

• Chemistry 7/10
• Communication 4/10
• Long-term 6/10

How the scores are worked out: signs five apart (an inconjunct) start at 6, 4 and 5 for chemistry, communication and long-term ease. Leo’s fire adds a point of chemistry and Capricorn’s earth adds a point of long-term ease. Overall: 5.7/10, which the Codex calls “Growth pairing”.

What attracts Leo and Capricorn?

Each respects the other’s ability. Leo admires what Capricorn has achieved and how composed it is, and Capricorn is warmed, and slightly dazzled, by Leo’s confidence. In public they make an impressive team.

Where do Leo and Capricorn clash?

Leo likes to spend, to celebrate and to be praised. Capricorn likes to save, to work and to keep compliments rare. Leo may end up feeling undervalued, and Capricorn may consider Leo’s appetite for attention, or its taste, to be too much.

Read the full Leo + 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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