Capricorn and Cancer Love Compatibility
Opposites do attract, as the pairing of Cancer and Capricorn demonstrates. When Cancer's cardinal water and Capricorn's cardinal earth align, it's common to hear comments like "those two couldn't be more different" from an outsider's perspective. However, the two people in the relationship understand that their synergistic combination of elements, mutual understanding of each other's modes of operation, and mutual attraction are what keep them going, even if no one else can see it. It doesn't matter—they see each other and know they have instant chemistry, as well as long-lasting staying power.
Cancer and Capricorn are the zodiac's archetypal mother and father figures, and they take their roles seriously. They are both tradition-oriented, so holidays, anniversaries, and other milestones will be extremely important in their relationship. Furthermore, they both provide and receive emotional and material security for each other, which are two tentpoles that they both prioritise, albeit in slightly different ways. As cardinal signs, they will have extremely selective and discerning tastes, so they will not argue over quality issues. They'll both agree that it's essential!
Capricorns prioritise material possessions, while Cancers foster an emotional environment in which they can both enjoy them. That teaches Capricorn a valuable lesson in relaxation! When these two treat each other with the mutual respect that two equals deserve, they form an unstoppable force. This is the primordial power couple, a perfect match of opposites. The danger zone occurs when each sign goes too far forward in embodying the stereotypes of the aforementioned archetype. At any given time, and by definition, one person must lead while the other follows. That is not to say that one of the members of this couple is always designated as the leader.
When two cardinal energies are combined, it is easy to see two people wanting to lead at the same time but from opposing perspectives. Cancer may prefer to lead from the heart, whereas Capricorn rules from the head. Whoever has the stronger personal dynamism may end up dominating the other person. This energy can easily become overly constrained, leading to resentment. While the moon and Saturn can tolerate being out of the spotlight at times, if they are never given full expression, they will eventually combust. And then, all of the sexual energy and heat that drew this couple together will fade away, leaving bitter feelings at best and antipathy at worst.
Mutual respect is essential for the success of any relationship between diametrically opposed individuals. Both parties must provide equal validation for the other's emotional and physical priorities, without making the other feel as if their values and perspectives are less important. As long as Cancer and Capricorn can work it out together, their meeting will be the beginning of something wonderful.
