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Compatibility
Capricorn Dragon and Capricorn Dog

The own-sign match of firstwest and secondwest gives this relationship a foothold on solid ground, which may help to stabilize the combative but impactful energy between the firsteast and the secondeast.

Western Zodiac sign, Capricorn
Western Zodiac sign, Capricorn

Western Zodiac

Capricorn and Capricorn

Compatibility overview

In this often close match, two Capricorns can enjoy a nourishing and joyful connection. Tensions arising from overfamiliarity are more or less inevitable for own-sign matches, but this is a patiently determined, ambitious sign, and doubling their essential traits should provide plenty of scope for emotional security and achieving shared goals.

Capricorn and Capricorn - Relationship Horoscope

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Own-sign matches in the Western zodiac always share the same element, which in the case of two Capricorn natives is Earth. This influence emphasizes accretion-style growth—for Capricorn, as with all Earth signs, worthwhile results are built up gradually, requiring patience, determination, and hard work.

Hence two Capricorns together will likely see the world the same way, and share similar priorities. Good-humored banter and instinctual collaboration are par for the course. Perhaps more importantly, Capricorn is typically very ambitious, with a keen interest in, and understanding of, power relations. This duo will tend to respect each other as powerful allies, and fall in step quickly as they progress towards their typically prodigious life goals. Feelings of affection and solidarity flow naturally in this context, promoting an amiable and trusting atmosphere.

On the more negative side, two Capricorns share the pure, initiating force of a Cardinal modality, so they are both accustomed to developing projects from inception, and may be loath to surrender control or responsibility to each other. This sign is generally more comfortable pulling strings behind the scenes than revealing their power and influence, so two Capricorns may find they vacillate between feeling over-exposed on one hand, or unappreciated on the other. Depression can be more acutely experienced by Capricorn than other signs, and it may take some work to maintain emotional buoyancy at times.

On the whole, though, these two will rarely lose touch with the instinctual camaraderie and sympathy they share. The relationship may wax and wane over time, and some distance may occasionally prove advantageous, but there is great potential here for lifelong reassurance and pleasure.

Celebrity Capricorn/Capricorn Pairings*

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Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk
Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk (click for attribution/s)

Bradley Cooper (1/5/1975, Capricorn Tiger), Irina Shayk (1/6/1986, Capricorn Ox) : The actor and model were together between 2015 and 2019 and have one child together. They have maintained a close friendship, and in 2022, Shayk shared pictures of the two holidaying in a tropical location. Shayk has described: "I think in all good relationships, you bring your best and your worst — it’s just the nature of a human being. Two great people don’t have to make a good couple. I think we’ve been very lucky to experience what we had with each other."

Sienna Miller (12/28/1981, Capricorn Rooster), Jude Law (12/29/1972, Capricorn Rat) : The actors were a couple between 2003 and 2006, and were engaged until Law reportedly had an affair with his children's nanny in 2005. They reconciled in 2009 but broke up again in 2011. Miller has described the intense challenges of their first break-up, saying in 2020, "It was really hard. And the other thing was, it was at the height of all that paparazzi madness, and in London where there was an epidemic of bad behavior. They knew where I would be every night." However, she continues to reflect fondly on the relationship, saying in 2016, "I care about [Law] enormously."

Robert Duvall and Luciana Pedraza
Robert Duvall and Luciana Pedraza (click for attribution/s)

Robert Duvall (1/5/1931, Capricorn Horse), Luciana Pedraza (1/5/1972, Capricorn Pig) : The two actors have been married since 2005. They share the same birthday, with 41 years between them. They collaborated in the films, Assassination Tango (2002), and Wild Horses (2015). Speaking of the former, Duvall described in 2003: "[Pedraza is] a natural. To live in Argentina and have your own business and deal with the corruption down there, there's a lot of living by your wits. She's gotten herself out of jams by acting in a natural way, so I knew she could do that. We personalized things in our real life and put them in this imaginary set of circumstances. For that coffee shop scene we just set up two cameras and improvised for eight minutes. No script, just went."

Orlando Bloom (1/13/1977, Capricorn Dragon), Kate Bosworth (1/2/1983, Capricorn Dog) : The two actors dated before they both achieved substantial success, and have remained on friendly terms. Bosworth described in 2008: "Orlando and I met when we were kids. Blue Crush [2002] hadn't come out. Lord of the Rings [2001-2003] hadn't come out. He was the first big heartbreak...First love - you feel like it's the be-all and end-all. To put as little pressure on the relationship you're in is very important. I regret that it was too intense for both of us."

Joe Frazier and George Foreman
Joe Frazier and George Foreman (click for attribution/s)

George Foreman (1/10/1949, Capricorn Rat), Joe Frazier (1/12/1944, Capricorn Sheep) : The two heavyweight world champions—who, along with fellow Capricorn Muhammad Ali, are among the most famous boxers of all time—formed a close friendship later in life. Foreman described in 2011: "I had good years with Joe Frazier and I was able to tell him things that ordinarily boxers are not able to tell each other. Like ‘I love you, I miss you, needing the cash,’ I was able to do those things and didn't leave any stones unturned if you know what I mean. I sure would’ve liked to get another six or seven years with him. What a boogieman. He loved to dance, have fun, a party animal to the end."

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Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dragon
Chinese Zodiac sign, the Dog

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon and Dog

Compatibility overview

Chinese astrologers are well known for unflinching assessments of relationships they believe do not attract good fortune. That is certainly the case with the match between Dog and Dragon, one of the six famous Opposites. In short, this relationship has a notorious reputation for hostility and tension. Nevertheless, there is more to the story here, as the prospects are by no means exclusively bad.

Dragon and Dog - Relationship Horoscope

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The infamous reputation of the Opposite matches in the Chinese zodiac stems from the directly opposed energy between them. Negative traits tend to be constantly amplified. In the case of the Dog and Dragon, the faithful Dog is apt to get caught between fawning infatuation and deep-seated anxiety. The Dragon is likely to exploit cruelty and criticism to get the attention they crave.

Probably the greatest problem is the potential lack of respect. The Dog's well-earned reputation for hard work and loyalty may seem wasteful and weak in the eyes of the proud Dragon. Meanwhile, the Dragon's incomparable flare and drive could strike the Dog as lacking substance—as well as ignoring, even bullying, those less fortunate.

When these two find themselves in partnership, whatever the context, it can be helpful to keep these essential differences in mind. Ultimately, they each supply universal energy that the other does not have. While perhaps unsympathetic as between them, the result can be awesomely powerful. This is a pairing that can dominate social, business, or political circles, sporting arenas, indeed the world at large. But they are likely to need a range of more congenial allies, too, if they are to maintain patience with one another for an extended length of time.

Celebrity Dragon/Dog Pairings*

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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (click for attribution/s)

Vladimir Putin (10/7/1952, Libra Dragon), Donald Trump (6/14/1946, Gemini Dog) : The relationship between President Trump of the US and President Putin of Russia was a source of much fascination during the former's term in the Oval Office. In the US, the apparent friendliness between the two—historically unprecedented between Russian and American leaders—drew criticism from Democrats and even some Republicans.

Harvey Weinstein (3/19/1952, Pisces Dragon), Steven Spielberg (12/18/1946, Sagittarius Dog) : The celebrated film director and now-infamous producer already shared a fraught relationship long before Weinstein's conviction as a sex offender. The tension between them resulted in two competing movie projects about the kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara, as well as a confrontation over Shakespeare in Love defeating Saving Private Ryan for the 1999 Best Picture Oscar. "When I saw Spielberg later, I don’t think it was a lovefest," Weinstein said about the incident. "That was a tough one."

Jeb Bush and George W. Bush
Jeb Bush and George W. Bush (click for attribution/s)

Jeb Bush (2/11/1953, Aquarius Dragon), George W. Bush (7/6/1946, Cancer Dog) : The two brothers, part of the Bush political dynasty and respectively a former US President and Governor of Florida, have famously shared a fractious but formally supportive relationship. A cousin described in a published memoir that, "When they were young, Jeb was just somebody for George to torture."

Orlando Bloom (1/13/1977, Capricorn Dragon), Justin Bieber (3/1/1994, Pisces Dog) : The singer and actor made headlines after an altercation between them in Ibiza, Spain. Footage of the event appeared to show Bloom throwing a chair at Bieber.

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna
Nicki Minaj and Rihanna (click for attribution/s)

Rihanna (2/20/1988, Pisces Dragon), Nicki Minaj (12/8/1982, Sagittarius Dog) : These two legendary entertainers collaborated together on tracks including "Fly" and "Raining Men" in 2010. After years of a rumoured feud and apparently unfollowing each other on social media, they reunited in 2021.

Chelsea Noble (12/4/1964, Sagittarius Dragon), Kirk Cameron (10/12/1970, Libra Dog) : The two actors married in 1991 and have six children (four of whom are adopted). They met on the set of the TV show, Growing Pains (1985-1992). They have since starred together in films including A Little Piece of Heaven (1991) and Mercy Rule (2014), and several times Noble has played an uncredited "kissing double", as Cameron is an Evangelical Christian who refuses to kiss a woman who is not his wife. Noble has described: "We've learned that we have to be respectful fo each other's need for personal space. On the set, we have separate dressing rooms, and sometimes that's where we find personal time. Because of our friendship, we can say 'I need a little space' or 'I need some time alone,' and we respect that, instead of taking it personally...Instead of taking our frustrations out on each other, we've learned how to best work through things. We don't walk away from each other, or run to separate work places. We face each other and work things out."


Combined Relationship Horoscope

Final Words

The own-sign combination of firstwest and secondwest means these two may be able to rely on a shared outlook for much of the time, though they will need to watch out for the kinds of overfamiliarity and contestation that are inevitable with a lack of balancing energy. The real challenge for these two, however, will be managing the ferocious oppositional energy of firsteast and secondeast, which can be as unsettling as it is powerful.

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