Capricorn in love: Capricorn is cautious in love but utterly committed once invested. Steady, loyal, and protective, they build relationships like everything else — to last — and show devotion through dependability.
Earth signs measure love in reliability, which suits the other earth signs and the water signs, and tends to read fire as noise. As a cardinal sign it starts things, so the friction usually comes with the other cardinal signs, which all want to be the one deciding.
The tradition usually names Taurus (3rd), Virgo (4th), Scorpio (2nd), Pisces (1st) as Capricorn's classic matches and Aries (9th), Libra (12th) as the difficult ones. On our scale, which scores element, modality and opposition rather than reputation, the two mostly agree, which is what you would expect when the tradition and the arithmetic are both reading the same elements.
Best match on our scale is Pisces at 92/100; the pairing that asks the most of both people is Libra at 41/100. A low score is a translation problem, not a verdict: plenty of the hardest pairings on this list are also the ones people describe as the most alive.
Capricorn with every sign, best to worst
How to read these scores
Element, modality and opposition, weighed the way the elements and modalities page explains. What a Sun-sign score cannot see is a birth chart, so treat it as the opening read and run the synastry calculator with both charts for the real thing.
Capricorn's element-mates are Taurus and Virgo, and their hubs are the natural next read. The whole grid is on the zodiac compatibility page.
Capricorn compatibility FAQ
Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
Pisces, at 92/100 on our scale. Capricorn and Pisces compatibility rates as excellent (92/100). This is a naturally harmonious match. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest.
Who is Capricorn least compatible with?
Libra, at 41/100. Capricorn and Libra compatibility rates as challenging (41/100). This is a challenging match that asks for real conscious effort, and can absolutely work when both partners want it to. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest. Low scores mean more translation is needed, not that the pairing cannot work.
What element is Capricorn, and why does it matter for compatibility?
Capricorn is a earth sign. Earth signs measure love in reliability, which suits the other earth signs and the water signs, and tends to read fire as noise.
Is Capricorn compatible with another Capricorn?
78/100. Capricorn and Capricorn compatibility rates as strong (78/100). This is a strong match with a few areas to tend. As always, Sun-sign compatibility is the opening chapter; a full birth chart tells the rest.
Sun-sign compatibility describes the sky, not two people. Offered as an opening read for reflection, not as relationship advice. See the Capricorn sign profile for the traits behind the scores.