Scorpio and Capricorn Compatibility

Scorpio and Capricorn are a good match in traditional astrology: a water sign and an earth sign, two signs apart (sextile).

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Signs two apart are friendly and supportive – an easy, encouraging pairing.

Scorpio and Capricorn in love

Earth and water nourish each other: a caring, sensual match with deep trust.

Scorpio loves intensely and all-in: deeply loyal and passionate, but slow to trust and quick to sense anything hidden. Capricorn loves seriously and steadily: reserved at first, then committed for the long term, building a future step by step.

As friends

Water brings understanding and earth brings support – friends for life.

At work

Earth gives structure and water gives intuition, a quietly effective partnership. One starts things (cardinal) and one sees them through (fixed): a good division of labour if neither tries to rule.

Strengths and watch-outs

  • Best together: emotional security and loyalty.
  • Scorpio brings: passionate, loyal and determined. Capricorn brings: responsible, ambitious and patient.
  • Watch out for: both can be guarded – say what you feel.

Scorpio and Capricorn at a glance

Detail♏︎ Scorpio♑︎ Capricorn
DatesOctober 23 – November 21December 22 – January 19
ElementWaterEarth
QualityFixedCardinal
Ruling planetPluto (traditionally Mars)Saturn
Traitsintense, determined and privateambitious, disciplined and responsible

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Frequently asked questions

Are Scorpio and Capricorn compatible?

Scorpio and Capricorn are a good match in traditional astrology – a water sign and an earth sign, two signs apart (sextile). Signs two apart are friendly and supportive – an easy, encouraging pairing.

What do Scorpio and Capricorn have in common?

Their best shared quality is emotional security and loyalty. One starts things (cardinal) and one sees them through (fixed): a good division of labour if neither tries to rule.

What should Scorpio and Capricorn watch out for?

Both can be guarded – say what you feel.

What is the best match for Scorpio?

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

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