Libra and Capricorn Compatibility

Libra and Capricorn are a challenging match in traditional astrology: an air sign and an earth sign, three signs apart (square).

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Signs three apart clash in style, which creates spark but also friction.

Libra and Capricorn in love

Air lives in ideas and earth in practical life, so this pair needs patience to click.

Libra is in love with partnership itself: charming, fair-minded and romantic, looking for balance, beauty and harmony. Capricorn loves seriously and steadily: reserved at first, then committed for the long term, building a future step by step.

As friends

Air widens earth’s world; earth helps air finish what it starts.

At work

Good at turning plans into results if they respect each other’s style. Both are cardinal signs – natural starters who like to lead – so they must share the driving seat.

Strengths and watch-outs

  • Best together: ideas meeting common sense.
  • Libra brings: diplomatic, fair and sociable. Capricorn brings: responsible, ambitious and patient.
  • Watch out for: air may find earth slow, earth may find air flighty.

Libra and Capricorn at a glance

Detail♎︎ Libra♑︎ Capricorn
DatesSeptember 23 – October 22December 22 – January 19
ElementAirEarth
QualityCardinalCardinal
Ruling planetVenusSaturn
Traitsfair, sociable and diplomaticambitious, disciplined and responsible

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Frequently asked questions

Are Libra and Capricorn compatible?

Libra and Capricorn are a challenging match in traditional astrology – an air sign and an earth sign, three signs apart (square). Signs three apart clash in style, which creates spark but also friction.

What do Libra and Capricorn have in common?

Their best shared quality is ideas meeting common sense. Both are cardinal signs – natural starters who like to lead – so they must share the driving seat.

What should Libra and Capricorn watch out for?

Air may find earth slow, earth may find air flighty.

What is the best match for Libra?

Traditionally the other air signs, four places away on the zodiac wheel. See every Libra match ranked below.

Astrology is a tradition rather than a science – any two signs can make a happy couple. More about each sign: Libra and Capricorn.