Cancer (Water) and Capricorn (Earth) score 75% — a good match. Below: love, chemistry, friendship, communication and trust, the strengths and challenges of this pair, and tips to make it work.
Opposites: Cancer rules the home and Capricorn the career. Together they cover everything a family needs, and both take commitment very seriously.
| ♋ Cancer | ♑ Capricorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 21 Jun – 22 Jul | 22 Dec – 19 Jan |
| Element | Water | Earth |
| Modality | Cardinal | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Moon | Saturn |
| In love | caring, protective and deeply emotional | committed, ambitious and serious about love |
Aspect: Opposites attract. Cancer is caring, protective and deeply emotional; Capricorn is committed, ambitious and serious about love. Opposite signs are a magnetic pull — each has what the other lacks.
Sun signs give a broad picture. For a personal reading use both birth dates, or check moon and Venus signs, which astrologers link to emotions and love.
Cancer and Capricorn score 75% overall, a good match. Love 81%, friendship 75%, communication 70% and trust 79%.
Earth may seem cold; Water may seem over-sensitive. Both are cardinal signs — natural leaders who like to start things. Agree who leads in which area of life.
Yes. Compatibility works both ways, so Capricorn and Cancer is the same pairing as Cancer and Capricorn.