Cancer and Capricorn compatibility: love, marriage and friendship
How Cancer and Capricorn get on in love, marriage and friendship, with the Vedic Bhakoot and Graha Maitri points.
- Elements
- Water + Earth
- Nature
- Cardinal (movable) + Cardinal (movable)
- Ruling planets
- Moon + Saturn
- Signs are
- 7th from each other (opposite)
- Vedic sign score
- 7.5 of 12 (Bhakoot 7/7, Graha Maitri 0.5/5)
In short: by sign alone, Cancer and Capricorn are a fair match that needs some work. Real compatibility depends on the whole birth charts of both people, especially the Moon signs, Venus and the 7th house.
How you connect
Earth and water are a natural match: water brings feeling and care, earth brings safety and structure. Together you build a caring home.
Both of you are cardinal signs: you like to start things and take charge. Decide who leads in which area.
Your signs are opposite: a classic pull of opposites, where each has what the other lacks.
Love and marriage
Love is tender and loyal. Earth should show feelings openly, and water should not take earth's quietness as coldness.
The Vedic view (Moon signs)
In Indian astrology, compatibility is read from the Moon signs (rashi) of the two people. Two of the eight kootas in Ashtakoot matching depend only on the signs: Bhakoot (7 points) and Graha Maitri (5 points).
In simple words: the signs get on reasonably well; some differences need patience. The birth stars of both people decide the rest of the match.
For astrology students: Bhakoot, Graha Maitri, Varna and Vashya
Your signs are 7th from each other (opposite), which gives the full 7 of 7 Bhakoot points in Vedic matching.
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Capricorn by Saturn. Moon treats Saturn as neutral and Saturn treats Moon as an enemy, giving 0.5 of 5 Graha Maitri points.
Two more kootas depend only on the signs, but they are read from the groom's side, so they can differ depending on who is who:
| Pair | Varna (1) | Vashya (2) | Graha Maitri (5) | Bhakoot (7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groom Cancer, bride Capricorn | 1 | 1–2 | 0.5 | 7 |
| Groom Capricorn, bride Cancer | 0 | 1–2 | 0.5 | 7 |
Varna: Cancer is Brahmin, Capricorn is Vaishya. Vashya group: Cancer is Jalachara (water), Capricorn is Chatushpada (four-footed) or Jalachara (water) (by degree). Together these four give up to 15 of the 36 points.
The other 21 points (Tara, Yoni, Gana and Nadi) come from the birth stars (nakshatras), so check the full 36-point match with both birth dates: free kundli matching.
Tips for this pair
- Show affection in words, not only deeds.
- Don't let worries pile up unspoken.
What people often ask
Are Cancer and Capricorn compatible?
By sign alone they are a fair match that needs some work, scoring 7.5 of 12 on the sign-based Vedic points. The full birth charts decide the rest.
Is there Bhakoot dosha between Cancer and Capricorn?
No. Their signs give the full 7 Bhakoot points.
Which is more important: Sun sign or Moon sign compatibility?
Western astrology usually compares Sun signs; Indian (Vedic) astrology uses Moon signs for marriage matching. If you know your birth details, the Moon sign is the better guide.
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