Don’t Read the Warning Label.
If you’ve read any astrology compatibility articles, they would have issued a warning saying that Aries and Capricorn are not compatible, and that’s why the introduction here says, *don’t read the warning label*, because in this case, conventional astrology can downplay the potential of this relationship.
I feel this is one of the stronger connections for Aries, because there’s an element of soulmate potential and a lot of karma attached to this relationships that can make it potentially beautiful, rewarding, and long-lasting, even though there are going to be clashes and challenges. However, we know Aries’ fiery Martian nature enjoys a challenge, and the Capricorn nature never gives up. As Winston Churchill said, *Never give up, never, never give up*—and that is a very important motto for these two in love, because there are great dividends to be gained when they hang in there.
The first reason why I’m really interested in this particular relationship is because, as cardinal signs, they mirror each other’s drive, gusto, and power to overcome. We are not looking at passive people who accept their lot in life; we are looking at people who make their own luck and believe in themselves. What else? Capricorn is Earth, Aries is Fire. These are not necessarily elements that are naturally compatible, because Earth can be used to put out Fire, but Aries benefit from the grounding force of Earth. There’s no fire without earth, is there?
What’s more, Mars, as a planet ruling Aries, is exalted in Capricorn. Mars comes into its own when in the bosom of Capricorn influence and love, and that’s why this can be a strong relationship for Aries. Capricorn, being Saturn ruled and Earth, has a very stoic quality, and they benefit from the optimism and the firepower of Aries to counteract their innately pessimistic or logical nature.
This match is successful 75% of the time.
Romantic Compatibility
Capricorn are romantically attracted to signs who are honest brokers, have a pragmatic nature, and who are warm and sociable. Aries has a lot of those characteristics, because they do have a more conventional side, and they are people who use gut feel and are strongly adapted to the material world—and that’s where the compatibility romantically is rather strong.
What Aries enjoys romantically is masculine energy: someone who is competitive, quite forthright, noble, highly moral, and has integrity. People forget that Aries like those characteristics in a partner. Capricorn has those characteristics. Aries also like someone who is charming, cultivated, and has good manners. Capricorn tend to be quite refined and serious about life, and that means they will have good etiquette and manners—and Aries are captivated by that. Capricorn enjoys the spontaneous, wholehearted responses Aries brings, and that’s why romance between these two is actually quite beautiful.
At times, as they have very different temperaments and characters, there are going to be things that Capricorn finds a bit brash and hectic about Aries, and the Aries might get a bit put off by Capricorn’s more cautious and exacting nature, but essentially they are ticking each other’s boxes.
Capricorn happen to be very accomplished in bed, and that’s great for Aries as well because they can be a little bit inhibited or bashful.
Sexual Compatibility
Capricorn are dark horses. They may not seem particularly sexual; they are not overtly sexy or charismatic, but underlying their reserved exterior, they are usually a sexual animal—someone that’s strongly sensual—and that’s why sexually things can be very exciting in this match.
Capricorn tend to be less reserved, they come into their own, and they can actually be very creative and charismatic in the bedroom arena. They also want to take control in bed. This is wonderful because this is an area where Aries can have some hang-ups, they can feel a little bit insecure or shy. So Capricorn can help bring out that sexuality in the Aries through their patient approach, and also because they’re quite creative and knowledgeable in the bedroom.
Aries also need something deeper, some exotic layers to the sexual experience. It can’t just be a microwave sex experience, and Capricorn can certainly accomplish that and bring satisfaction to Aries.
Sexually, I feel that this match is intriguing, quite exciting, and while it can take time, like a slow cooker, to draw out the juices, the juices are certainly there.
Friendship
While there is emotional camaraderie and a sense of sympatico between these two signs, they are not necessarily good friends. These signs argue a lot. They are both strong-willed and they often have different approaches to problems: one is more patient, one is impatient, and that always produces frustration. Capricorn likes to plan ahead, and Aries likes to live life day by day, and that’s a big bone of contention between the two of them.
It’s also the case that they can envy one another and as both are ambitious, they tend to want to outdo each other. The thing is, Capricorn usually get the better of Aries, because they are more patient and they take a long-term view, whereas Aries want quick results.
So in terms of friendship, this pair can suffer bad communication. I think poor communication is actually at the heart of the fact that the friendship isn’t as good as it can be, but at the end of the
day, they are both honest. Capricorn has a sense of humour, Aries likes to have a laugh and so nothing can’t be worked out over a few drinks.
Marriage and Long-Term Potential
This is the section where I start to get really positive about this couple. Aries mellow with age. Aries tend to express their more impatient, forceful, competitive natures early on in life. Later in life, they become much more interested in security, family matters, and creating the home of their dreams. This is where they get more and more compatible with Capricorn as they age.
So Aries and Capricorn are likely to get on much better as they go on in life. Add to this the fact that both are ambitious and they will want to create a strong, secure foundation for their future. They are likely to agree on long-term goals.
They are both very family-oriented signs who are likely to want a couple of children at least, and to invest heavily in their children’s lives, as they are both very interested in their children’s wellbeing and achievement.
Another reason marriage between these two is very strong is that they feel a sense of enduring familiarity and commitment to the foundations of the relationship. Once they’ve built that foundation, neither of them will want to walk away.
Another positive about marriage with this match is there’s a good balance between old and new, they both want to nurture what is established and good about the relationship, however they also want to keep growing and thinking big, so they don’t ever stand still. With any relationship, stagnation can make it boring, but although they won’t throw out what’s established, they will keep adding new goals and improvements.
Strengths and Challenges
Capricorn can bring moderation and pragmatism to the Aries’ plans, and Aries inject the positivity, momentum, and confidence that Capricorn may often not have. So while both are ambitious, they have a blend of urgency and patience, which, when they come together, creates a good balance.
Sexually, this can be an incredibly rewarding relationship for them both, and the sexual arena can be a learning, a regeneration, and a rewarding place for them to truly feel an emotional connection.
They both get each other and understand each other. The differences and the arguments are usually about day-to-day and superficial matters, but when it comes to the important things,
there’s usually a lot of agreement and even if it isn’t agreement, one will always gradually admit that the other was right because they respect each other.
On the negative side, they are very competitive and both want to have their own way. Aries like to grab things in the moment and capture opportunities, Capricorn can be reserved and calculating, leading to a little bit of stress and animosity between them.
Both these signs want to put their best foot forward. They are flattered by each other’s attention, and they love each other’s strong sense of independence. However, sometimes they end up undermining each other, and as time passes, this can lead to some resentment.
Communication is a struggle between these two. Words can definitely get in the way. Capricorn often says the wrong things to Aries and generally, they’re not very good at love language in terms of what each other wants to hear romantically. So this is an area of life that needs work, but also shouldn’t be taken too seriously as practice makes perfect.
Both want to lead and make the decisions. There’s a very masculine energy to these signs, which means sometimes there are stalemates, compromises are very hard-fought, and this can be an energy-sapping relationship because they spend too much time arguing.
Final Verdict
This relationship has strong potential. The presence of Saturn and the influence of Mars in Capricorn means that there’s often a karmic pull, where these people may have known each other in a past life and they have unfinished business together. That’s why the relationship is bittersweet! It’s ‘sweet’ in terms of sexuality, financial reward and the beautiful home and family that are possible, but it’s ‘bitter’ in terms of some of the battles, the struggles with communication, and the feelings of sometimes being stressed out and at odds with each other.
If you can see this cosmic duo in a wider philosophical context, this relationship is meant to teach both about the strengths of the other, as an encouragement to develop and integrate those different traits. The great thing about this relationship is that when there is mutual respect and admiration, anything can be worked out.
They need to realize how well they actually complement each other and to continue to congratulate each other for the way they’ve achieved things. However, they always need to acknowledge that they like to go about things in different ways. So they do need activities outside the marriage where they can express those urges.
This relationship has a 75% chance of success.
As always, there are other key factors in the horoscope relationship chart. For example, synastry between the respective Moon and Ascendant signs, which are based on the day, time,
and place of birth, will have a bearing on the relationship outcome. The interaction between their Venus and Mars will tell us a lot more about sexual compatibility and attraction.
First and second decan Aries are compatible with first and second decan Capricorn. Third decan Aries Matches well with third Decan Capricorn.
