The dynamic
How Aries and Capricorn get on
Aries and Capricorn are 90° apart. Astrologers call this a square, an angle of tension. You are both cardinal signs, so you want things with the same strength. Your elements, fire and earth, want different things. This creates disagreements, but it also helps you both change and improve.
Love · Hard
In love
Capricorn is often attracted by Aries’s courage. In return, Capricorn offers reliability, ambition and dry humour. The real test is whether each of you gets what you need. Aries needs honesty, some challenge and the chance to lead. Capricorn needs respect, commitment and a shared plan for the future. The attraction is strong, and so are the arguments. Aries’s impatience meets Capricorn’s overwork. With humour and patience, this can be a very lively couple.
Friendship · Hard
As friends
As friends, Aries is the one who suggests the plan and makes it happen. Capricorn is the one who gives advice that is usually right. You argue, you laugh about it afterwards, and you help each other improve.
Work · Steady
At work
At work, Aries gets results by acting first and correcting mistakes later. Capricorn gets results by planning for the long term and taking responsibility. Aries and Capricorn are both cardinal signs. Cardinal signs start the seasons, and they like to start things and lead. Decide in advance who leads on what.
Making it work
Three things to try
- When you argue, discuss the problem, not the person. Agree in advance who decides what.
- Watch for impatience from Aries and overwork from Capricorn.
- Sun signs are only one part. Compare your Moon signs for feelings and your Venus signs for love.