♋ Cancer and Capricorn compatibility ♑
Cancer (water) and Capricorn (earth) form a opposition on the zodiac wheel. Overall compatibility: 68% (Good).
Good match
Scores follow traditional astrology: the angle between the two signs and how their elements combine. For fun, not fate.
How Cancer and Capricorn get along
Opposite signs sit across the wheel from each other. They are often strongly attracted because each has what the other lacks, making this a pairing of balance, contrast and chemistry.
Cancer brings warmth, care and emotional depth, and needs reassurance and a sense of home. Capricorn brings commitment, ambition and stability, and needs respect and shared long-term goals.
Both signs are cardinal, natural initiators who like to take charge. They get things started quickly but may clash over who leads.
Cancer and Capricorn in love
Earth and water nourish each other. Water brings emotional depth and earth brings stability, creating a caring and secure relationship.
Cancer and Capricorn as friends
Earth and water friends are loyal and supportive, the kind of friendship that lasts for decades.
Cancer and Capricorn at work
Earth handles structure while water reads people well, a reliable and considerate team.
Strengths
- Cancer is caring; Capricorn is ambitious
- Opposition (180°) connection
Watch out for
- Cancer can be moody
- Capricorn can be workaholic
♋ Cancer compatibility with every sign
Cancer: June 21 – July 22
♑ Capricorn compatibility with every sign
Capricorn: December 22 – January 19
Frequently asked questions
Are Cancer and Capricorn compatible?
Cancer and Capricorn compatibility is rated 68% (good). Opposite signs sit across the wheel from each other. They are often strongly attracted because each has what the other lacks, making this a pairing of balance, contrast and chemistry.
Are Cancer and Capricorn good in love?
Earth and water nourish each other. Water brings emotional depth and earth brings stability, creating a caring and secure relationship. Love score: 72%.
Who is Cancer most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Cancer matches best with Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus.
Who is Capricorn most compatible with?
Capricorn matches best with Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio.