When Aries and Capricorn come together, they must
work hard to ensure that their strengths are geared toward the same purposes. They are the tortoise and hare of the Zodiac;
they are inextricably linked but they don't always realize it. Aries is out there in the world, moving fast, risking it all.
Capricorn dislikes risks and moves at a slower pace, but works inexhaustibly toward well-defined goals. Both partners are
sure to get where they're going, only in different ways!
Capricorn
is very unassuming and quiet, while Aries is flashier. Both partners are stubborn, so when they're on the same team they need
to have different and well-defined roles to ensure that they don't cross each other's boundaries. Their philosophies are very
different: Aries is always looking for the shortcut, while Capricorn would rather do things the hard way if it ensures that
the undertaking will be successful. But once the partners understand each other's style, their different methods help them
to achieve together what they could not achieve alone.
Aries is
ruled by the Planet Mars and Capricorn is ruled by the Planet Saturn. These Planets often work at cross-purposes, so it's
important for Aries and Capricorn to acknowledge and overcome their differences. Saturn perseveres and keeps moving ahead
through all kinds of difficulties; Mars has the energy to take projects forward despite obstacles. Both partners tend to be
resolute and neither gives up easily. But if their energies are not channeled in positive ways, together these Planets may
indicate cruelty, even violence, or they may signify repressed emotion. Capricorn must be careful not to dampen Aries spirit,
and Aries must not work at cross-purposes with Capricorn.
Aries is a Fire Sign and Capricorn is an Earth Sign. Aries is dynamic, while Capricorn is more practical. Capricorn
ask themselves, what good will this do as I work toward my main plan in life? while Aries simply sees what is desirable at
the moment and goes after it, without having a set plan in mind. Although these partners may find it difficult to understand
where the other is coming from, when they work together they make an excellent business team because of their complementary
approaches.
Aries and
Capricorn are both Cardinal Signs. Both partners are initiators, but they have such widely varying work styles that they work
better when they each have a particular, well-defined role. On the surface, Aries is the leader, rushing out to overcome any
barrier, but Capricorn will also be indirectly in charge because they are always working steadily toward their goals. It's
important for both partners to understand that compromise is the key to success.
The best
aspect of the Aries-Capricorn relationship is that they each bring unique qualities to the relationship. Once they allow each
other to be themselves -- rather than raising an idealized image -- they can blend well to make a whole. Theirs is a challenging
relationship, but if they can learn from each other it's worth it!