Libra and Capricorn Love Compatibility

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Libra and Capricorn have an intensity and a mate-for-life philosophy that can overcome their fundamental differences. A Libra in love is placating, a balancer, and socially extroverted. A Capricorn in love is wary, self-contained, and often melancholic.

Astrologically, these signs square each other, and that means there's friction. Will this mean one or both are rubbed the wrong way? Or will it add a thrilling edge to the romance? 

Squaring Off

First off, Capricorn is level-headed, even in love, and not likely to swoon over Libra's obvious charms. That could be a deal breaker for Libra from the get-go.

The Capricorn goat has a cavernous depth of cool that keeps Libra guessing. Some Caps are super serious until they get to know you better. That is a fun challenge for the pleaser and pleasing Libra. Libras see a chance to win over the hard-to-impress Caps. It all depends on the timing and other factors in the birth chart—love chemistry could be there due to other factors.

Libra quickly realizes that being super-smart and self-reliant will win the goat. Libras can't win the goats by coasting on their looks and wit. Capricorns are decisive and can be ruthless with their assessment—they might find Libras to be all talk. But the Libra joi de vivre is fresh air for the serious (Saturn-ruled) Caps if they'll let it in. Libra's light touch goes far to soften things for Capricorn and bring pleasure to everyday life.

Love on the Rocks? 

Libra likes the extras of romance, while Capricorn isn't likely to invest in love ephemera. But if a bond emerges, Libra can rest assured that Capricorn's gifts will be ones of lasting value. Both are marriage-minded, and although a pairing has built-in frictions, these two can find a harmonious balance. Capricorn tends to the structure of the relationship, while Libra adds the flourishes.

What intrigues Capricorns is Libra's social finesse, something they see as an asset for climbing the ladder. Beyond that, the goat knows the value of a good, clear mind and is entertained by the Libran wit. On dates, Libra brings ease to conversations, and that allows the reserved Cappy to open up.

If the Libra is female to a status-minded Capricorn male, she could become Venusian arm candy, not fully respected in her own right. A female Capricorn might be alarmed by Libra's ladies' man ways. The tradition-minded Capricorn is looking for marriage or at least a firm commitment she can take to the bank. Libras tend to be more prone to losing their heads in love, while Capricorns remain ever the pragmatist.

Authoritarians and Diplomats

Capricorn tends to say "my way or the highway," a sentiment abhorrent to Libra's diplomatic nature. A Libra caught too often in the la la land of indecision could be putty in the hands of the strong-willed goat. Capricorn loses respect for the people-pleaser or a Libra that is all talk and no action. While the extremes of these signs together spell disaster, many Libra-Capricorn couples learn to respect what the other has to offer.

It's likely that the goat wants to "talk shop" a lot, but as a cardinal sign, Libra understands ambition. Libra just goes about it in a different way, preferring paths of least resistance. Capricorns might think Libras are layabouts, but if they observe over time, they'll see just how much the latter accomplishes. At home, Capricorn can be a hoarder and packrat, while Libra prefers an airy spaciousness. Libra likes to stay above the fray, while Capricorn sinks into dark moods from time to time that is unshakable. Libra's instinct for saying the right things may help, but sometimes the goat just needs to be alone.

With the traditional home-loving goat, Libra comes to life, having found a loyal mate for all time. And Capricorn is drawn into the pleasures and beauty of life by entering Libra's world. After a commitment is made, their differences round things out and bode well for mutual fulfillment.

Upside: socially ambitious, aware of self-presentation, lovers of the finer things, perceptive, sexual tensions

Downside: materialistic, status-obsessed, devious or manipulative, power struggles

Quality and element: Cardinal air (Libra) and cardinal Earth (Capricorn)