Don’t you know that love’s just like the thread
That keeps unravelling but then
It ties us back together in the end.
There’s something about Capricorn and Virgo together that feels like a warm bath. When you initially get in, it’s comfortable, satisfying, and you start to relax and unwind. But what happens? A warm bath doesn’t stay warm for long – it kind of gets cold, you have to get out of it, and the experience ends.
I have my reservations about the longevity of this relationship, and yet it’s worthwhile exploring how it could work and what can be done to make sure it is successful.
In Virgo and Capricorn, we have two Earth signs: Virgo is mutable, Capricorn is cardinal. Now, the mixture of the cardinal with the mutable is quite powerful, because Capricorn is a determined yet patient and persistent sign. Achievement is very important to them, and they can drive the relationship forward. Virgo is a slightly adventurous, adaptable sign, and they are willing to embark on this journey with Capricorn to the top of the mountain and are likely to be inspired by Capricorn.
Two Earth signs together immediately have respect for and are comfortable with each other. Earth signs have a reassuring, matter-of-fact manner about them that’s honest and also very productive. These are both hard-working zodiac signs, and this also reassures them about each other. They are not careless or reckless and they take relationships and life quite seriously, and they won’t want to let each other down.
So, as you can see, these are great traits to make a relationship work, because all those annoying pitfalls that come about in other relationships don’t really occur. However, this cosmic match can lack fire and passion; it can be just too pedestrian.
Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, is not necessarily the best friend of Mercury, the ruler of Virgo. Capricorn is not typically very talkative or communicative in love, and for Virgo, communication is a love language. Virgo are not truly looking for the strong, silent type. Capricorn wants to be understood at an emotional and intuitive level. So we have a love language difficulty as for Virgo, it’s communication; for Capricorn, it’s nurturing.
This astrology combination has a 65% chance of being successful.
Romantic Compatibility
When it comes to romance, this relationship is indeed off to a good start. Virgo likes a strong partner with a very defined personality. Capricorn comes across as fairly self-assured, and while they are not overly confident, they have a certain way they carry themselves that is noble and proud, and Virgo likes this.
Both of these star signs like the fact that neither is pushy, showy, or over the top. These are modest signs who value sincerity and people who are pretty hard-working and conscientious.
Two Earth signs are inspired by the pleasures of the senses, and this works romantically because romance is all about eating out, doing physically arousing activities like dancing, enjoying each other’s fragrances, and being visually appealing.
Now, while neither zodiac sign is likely to be a peacock in terms of the way they dress, they have a great deal of style and can be quite sharp dressers, which will turn each other on.
So, these zodiac personalities enjoy going on dates; they’ll go to sophisticated places and have enjoyable experiences. Virgo is more curious and versatile and will introduce Capricorn to many delightful new things, and Capricorn has a traditionally romantic streak and will like to treat and spoil Virgo.
So, romantically, they’re going to have a fairly good time, even though they will both tend to take it very slowly. Capricorn is cautious in love, and so is Virgo, so the romance will be one that’s in the early stages for a long time before they truly want to meet each other’s families and take it to the next level.
Sexual Compatibility between Capricorn and Virgo
In terms of sex, Virgo wants a strong masculine energy – and when I say masculine, I’m not talking about male or female; I mean a sort of charismatic and powerful personality who can dominate a little bit in the bedroom, and Capricorn can certainly do that.
Capricorn enjoys intimacy and will work hard to introduce new elements and keep it exciting. So, sexually, Capricorn are going to work hard in the bedroom, although sometimes they just lack the fire and spontaneity that Virgo is looking for. It can all feel a little bit pre-planned, although it’s still very reassuring for Virgo.
What Capricorn are looking for in the bedroom is a “wow” factor, a partner who is quite theatrical, will surprise them, and be a little bit dramatic. Sometimes, Capricorn doesn’t even mind a little bit of an argument or some confrontation to get them in the mood.
This is where Virgo really doesn’t tick the boxes. Virgo can be a little bit too passive or submissive in the bedroom. Sometimes they’re too modest, and what often turns Capricorn on in the bedroom is confidence. For Virgo, it’s not natural to exude confidence, as they are quite a self-effacing sign.
So, sexually, it’s better for Virgo than Capricorn, but definitely adequate for both.
Friendship Factor Between Capricorn and Virgo
These two star signs do make rather good friends. They complement each other fairly well, and because there’s a lot of trust and mutual respect, they click. They are reliable friends who will be helpful in times of crisis and also very supportive.
These are friends who can cry on each other’s shoulders, not that I’m saying these two zodiac signs are prone to crying, because they are fairly emotionally self-sufficient, but on occasion, they can, and they can support each other through the various dramas of life.
What’s great about this astrological pair is neither are flippant; neither will dismiss each other’s concerns or emotions. They are both fairly serious-minded. In fact, both tend to see the glass as half empty – not always in a bad way, because they do like to make contingency plans, and so they are good for each other in that way, as neither will make light of things when the other is concerned.
On the downside, there does need to be a little bit more sun in this relationship, or indeed a Sagittarian fiery energy, because sometimes they don’t sufficiently inspire and cheer each other on. They may be a little bit too focused on the details or the problems rather than the opportunities.
Although, having said that, sometimes, because they are so realistic, they’re able to create solutions where people who are slightly more optimistic may not have rigorously understood the factors as well as these two.
Marriage and Long-Term Potential
Remember when I talked about the warm bath? As you can tell by the romantic and friendship compatibility, there’s a lot that’s going to make this zodiac couple believe they can have a successful relationship together.
Obviously, there is a slow build-up because both are tentative and like to feel people out and test them before they commit. If they do get down the aisle and make a commitment, they will both do so with good faith and the full intention of making it work.
However, over time, both can feel a little bit misunderstood and unseen because the sexual arena is not that great for Capricorn, and Virgo can also get bored sexually with Capricorn. That intimate element of the relationship is missing, and for both of them, the sexual element is very important. So, if they want to keep the relationship strong, they have to work much harder at keeping the sex life alive and continually improving it.
Where this cosmic match really hits turbulence is emotionally, as both are a little bit too self-sufficient and reserved. Although Virgo are very helpful, pragmatic, and empathetic, they don’t provide Capricorn with the true emotional and intuitive understanding that Capricorn is looking for. Virgo likes to analyse and talk through problems, and sometimes Capricorn just wants someone to be there to hold them and give them some mothering reassurance.
Virgo also needs a partner who is more laid-back, creative, imaginative, and who can help them just escape from everything. This relationship may suffer from too much reality, it may be too grounded. There may not be enough dreaming, spontaneity, or daring action to keep it exciting.
So, while this is a responsible relationship and they will have compatible family values, they may both be yearning for either a little bit of emotional nourishment or a little bit of excitement elsewhere.
It really helps this relationship if Virgo has a Cancer Moon or Rising, and if Capricorn has perhaps a Sagittarius Moon and Aries Rising.
Strengths and Challenges of the Relationship
This is a reliable, responsible cosmic couple who are dedicated to making the relationship work. They are pragmatic planners who can communicate clearly and who don’t like to make a fuss. It can be a drama-free relationship.
Romantically, they will inspire each other and enjoy each other’s company. Neither will force the pace in romance as both are fairly patient people, willing to develop strong feelings of trust as time goes on and they eventually open up. They both value affection and the sensual pleasures of life and will know how to treat and delight each other romantically.
Both are good listeners and will be able to help each other in many pragmatic ways. They are fairly realistic people who are unlikely to push each other out of comfort zones, which can lead to a very comfortable relationship. Perhaps that’s not always a good thing though, because often the best relationships are the ones that do push us out of comfort zones.
Although they will experience many new things together and enjoy family life, the relationship as a whole isn’t perhaps that adventurous. Together, they can fall foul of too much planning, too much overthinking, and sometimes too much caution.
While they have an effective strategy to deal with life together, they may often miss opportunities, since both are too inclined to hold themselves in check, be risk-averse, and get stuck in complex internal debate. This is a partnership that can get a little bit stale, where both of them feel not much is happening.
Sexually speaking, they can initially enjoy sex, as these are two star signs who have a high level of desire. However, over time, they will both begin to feel unfulfilled in the sexual arena unless they can be totally honest about what they would both prefer and then trying to give it to each other.
The problem is, both will be reticent about voicing concerns about the sexual arena, and therefore nothing will get done to improve it. Both need to learn to speak up and say what they want and need in sex and other areas of life.
Virgo and Capricorn are inclined to soldier on. They both suppress emotions, focus on practical outcomes, and are inclined to bottle things up. That’s why the emotional side of the relationship is underdeveloped. They both need to learn to indulge each other emotionally, to express exactly what they feel.
However, both want to be understood without communicating their emotions, so both really want to be with a more intuitive sign who automatically understands them rather than them having to express themselves. Learning to speak about emotions is key here.
Final Verdict
This can be a very good relationship, but the reason it only gets a 65% chance of long-term survival is because there are certain elements lacking i.e. an emotional connection, spontaneity, some risk-taking, and a sense of adventure.
While Capricorn is a cardinal sign, this relationship may lack leadership and the initiative to create. What can happen is the relationship becomes comfortable, the communication is great, they work well as a team, and there’s a great deal of trust and respect, but the relationship becomes dull, and both of them can feel uninspired and may begin to wonder if they are missing out on life.
With cognizance of these pitfalls, they can both try to address them, but the bottom line is, both their personalities are very down-to-earth, pragmatic, and a little too realistic.
What’s missing in this relationship is a dreamer, a philosopher, and a risk-taker. This relationship is enhanced when either have a Fire Moon or Ascendant, or a Water Moon or Ascendant — particularly Pisces and Cancer, or Aries and Sagittarius in terms of the fire.
Any star sign match is, of course, modified greatly by the Ascendant, Moon, and Venus signs — which will give more bearing on affectionate, sexual, and spiritual compatibility.
