HORIZON ASTROLOGY

Western Zodiac Compatibility
Sagittarius and Capricorn

Compatibility overview

Adjacent signs the Western zodiac, like firstwest and secondwest, have quite a poor reputation in classical astrology. Orthodox approaches say that, like many real-life neighbors, they are wary of each other and prefer to remain at a distance. However, while it can take some time for these two to warm to each other, in fact this connection has great promise, especially for creative enterprises and emotional support.

Sagittarius and Capricorn - Relationship Horoscope

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Signs that are next to each other around the Western zodiac wheel, like Capricorn and Sagittarius, share a Semi-sextile aspect. This is one of only two minor aspects (with the Quincunx), so from the beginning the energy is gentler than other influences, and somewhat lacking in clarity.

These two signs often do not gravitate strongly when they first meet. Capricorn, with their aptitude for understanding and wielding power, tends to be focused on society and social relations. The philosophical Sagittarius, on the other hand, usually occupies a more abstract, less human-focused perspective. Capricorn's element is Earth, a grounding influence that gives them patience, self-discipline, and forthrightness. This can be difficult to reconcile with Sagittarius' Fire, a more variable energy that means Sagittarians vacillate between extremes of intensity and indifference. Early contacts between these two are thus often like ships passing in the night. If they register with each other at all, they may respectfully but noncommittally move on. Given time, however, the initial standoffishness between Capricorn and Sagittarius can prove short-lived.

Capricorn is a Cardinal modality sign, a pure energy that means they are always at the beginning of their projects. This matches superbly with Sagittarius' Mutable modality, for they are always at the end, always wondering what next?. Over time, Capricorn may open their mind to Sagittarius' forceful energy and philosophical depth, and see Sagittarius as a key ally in achieving their own ambitions. Sagittarius may realize how Capricorn's social skills can help them focus on and share their philosophical quests about humankind and the natural world.

Revealing these hidden potentialities may open a door to touching intimacy, respect, and emotional dependability. Creative outputs may be especially exciting, given the contrasting personalities combined with their collaborative potential. Preserving key elements of independence will likely prove important, given the essential differences here.

There is every chance that, if the door to this relationship can be opened, it will develop from strength to strength into a lasting and profoundly rewarding connection.

Celebrity Sagittarius/Capricorn Pairings^*

^*Click on the names to see both Western and Chinese zodiac matches for that pairing.

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen (click for attribution/s)

Chrissy Teigen (11/30/1985, Sagittarius Ox), John Legend (12/28/1978, Capricorn Horse) : The model and musician met in 2006 and married in 2013. Speaking of their relationship in 2018, Legend described: "We actually really love and respect and admire each other. I think that’s the foundation of who we are as a couple and we actually enjoy each other’s company. … [Teigen] makes me laugh all the time. … She’s so good. She’s so attentive, she’s so loving and she also has a great sense of humor about it all."

Kiefer Sutherland (12/21/1966, Sagittarius Horse), Cindy Vela (1/4/1979, Capricorn Horse) : The two actors have been together since 2014. Sutherland recently described how lockdowns made him aware of his good fortune: "I was in my house for the first time in my life...I'm like, 'Oh my God, I really like my house' and, 'Oh my God, I really like my girlfriend.' [W]hen you're on the road a lot...[y]ou're like, 'I think I love her, but we haven't spent so much time together.' But all of a sudden I just felt really fortunate, I felt really lucky."

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus (click for attribution/s)

Miley Cyrus (11/23/1992, Sagittarius Monkey), Liam Hemsworth (1/13/1990, Capricorn Snake) : The musician and actor were together for ten years and were married from 2018 to 2020. In 2009, Cyrus explained, "We've decided that any type of relationship that we have, we will always just keep it very DL [private]. First and foremost, we are best friends, so that's what I tell people all the time."

Judi Dench (12/9/1934, Sagittarius Dog), Maggie Smith (12/28/1934, Capricorn Dog) : The two Dames and Oscar-winning British actors have been friends since they appeared on stage together in 1958. In 2002, Smith described: "Judi’s the most tremendous friend. She’s been a huge support and hugely loyal...[After the theatre production in 1958] there was a long gap and [then] we worked on screen together in A Room with a View and in Tea With Mussolini. In Tea With Mussolini, again we just laughed, we played Scrabble, we drank prosecco and behaved very badly again. In fact, we startled all the Italian crew, they thought we were more peculiar than the people we were playing in the film. In fact, I know they did."

Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor (click for attribution/s)

Sarah Paulson (12/17/1974, Sagittarius Tiger), Holland Taylor (1/14/1943, Capricorn Horse) : The two actors met at a party in 2005 and began dating ten years later in 2015. Paulson has said about the origins of the relationship: "It's a long story. We met a very, very long time ago. I was with someone else; she was, too. We sort of breezed by one another, and then started following each other on Twitter…" More recently, Paulson described in relation to the couple's 30-year age difference: "[T]here is a lot of hate in this world, and a lot of good can come from quote-unquote normalizing something for people who don't see it as normal. Our relationship represents a certain amount of hope and risk. Maybe there's something brave in it. Maybe it encourages others to make brave choices. What else can I say? We love each other."

Arthur C. Clarke (12/16/1917, Sagittarius Snake), Isaac Asimov (1/2/1920, Capricorn Sheep) : The two great writers shared a famously amicable yet playfully competitive relationship. At one time they formed what they called a "treaty", whereby they both accepted that Clarke was the better science fiction writer, and Asimov the better science writer. In the dedications to his essay collection, Report on Planet Three and Other Speculations (1972), Clarke wrote: "In accordance with the terms of the Clarke-Asimov treaty, the second-best science writer dedicates this book to the second-best science-fiction writer."