# Scorpio and Capricorn compatibility

> How Scorpio and Capricorn get on in astrology: water and earth signs, a sextile. Love, friendship, work and tips.

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Updated: 2026-10-30

Earth and water nourish each other: a caring, stable combination. In astrology the pair forms a sextile (two signs apart). Signs two apart have compatible elements and an easy, friendly flow, a traditionally harmonious aspect.

## At a glance

Traditional harmony rating: ★★★★☆ (based on the aspect between the signs). Real relationships depend on whole birth charts and, above all, on the people.

|  | Scorpio | Capricorn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dates | 23 October – 21 November | 22 December – 19 January |
| Element | Water | Earth |
| Modality | Fixed | Cardinal |
| Ruling planet | Mars (and Pluto in modern astrology) | Saturn |
| Symbol | The Scorpion | The Sea-Goat |

## The two signs

Scorpio is described as intense, loyal and perceptive. Capricorn is described as ambitious, disciplined and dependable.

## In love

Gentle, loyal and home-loving; one of astrology's most comfortable matches.

Fixed Scorpio and cardinal Capricorn approach change differently, which can complement or frustrate.

## As friends

Supportive friends who share quiet pleasures.

## At work

Patient and thorough together.

## Tips for the pair

- Scorpio: appreciate Capricorn's ambitious side.
- Capricorn: appreciate Scorpio's intense side.
- Talk about needs directly rather than expecting your partner to guess.

## Crystals for the pair

Both signs are linked in crystal tradition with [Black tourmaline](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/crystals/black-tourmaline).

## A note on astrology

Sun-sign compatibility is a starting point, shared for fun and reflection. Astrologers compare whole charts, including the Moon and Venus, and no sign pairing rules a relationship in or out.

## Questions

**Are Scorpio and Capricorn compatible?**

Earth and water nourish each other: a caring, stable combination. Traditionally they form a sextile (two signs apart).

**Are Scorpio and Capricorn good in love?**

Gentle, loyal and home-loving; one of astrology's most comfortable matches.

**Can Scorpio and Capricorn be friends?**

Supportive friends who share quiet pleasures.

**What crystal should a Scorpio and Capricorn couple share?**

Rose quartz is the classic shared stone for a Scorpio and Capricorn couple, because crystal tradition links it with love for every sign. Both signs are linked in crystal tradition with Black tourmaline. Swapping each other's sign stones is a thoughtful gift.

**Are Scorpio and Capricorn soulmates?**

Astrology doesn't promise soulmates, but Scorpio and Capricorn are water and earth, elements traditionally seen as supporting each other. Sun signs are only one part of a chart, and any pair can build something lasting with care. Explore every sign in our [Zodiac Room](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/observatory/zodiac).

**Do Scorpio and Capricorn work well together at work?**

Often yes: Scorpio and Capricorn combine water and earth, which traditionally complement each other. Modality matters too: Scorpio is fixed and Capricorn is cardinal, which shapes who starts, steadies or adapts. See the [Scorpio and Capricorn](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac-compatibility/scorpio-and-capricorn) guide. These meanings are shared as tradition and belief, not prediction or advice.

## Related

- [All compatibility pairs](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac-compatibility)
- [Scorpio](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/scorpio)
- [Capricorn](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/capricorn)
- [Scorpio crystals](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/zodiac/scorpio/crystals)
- [Moon in Scorpio](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-in/scorpio)

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