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Compatibility: Sagittarius and Capricorn

Sagittarius sees the horizon, Capricorn sees the road to it, and on a trip one buys the ticket while the other counts the connections. The signs follow one another, and Capricorn seems to finish what Sagittarius dreamed up.

Sagittarius and Capricorn are neighbors in the zodiac, but their temperaments differ: fire looks for meaning, earth builds. Sagittarius likes the feeling of support in Capricorn: next to Capricorn you can take risks, knowing the plan has a foundation. Capricorn likes the optimism with which Sagittarius suggests going further: next to Sagittarius a goal feels reachable, not heavy. Each gets what was missing: Sagittarius gets staying power, Capricorn gets faith that the road is worth the effort.

Risk and deadlines are where they rub. Sagittarius gets carried away by direction and believes the road will show itself; Capricorn checks the route and insures every step. Sagittarius feels Capricorn dampens the impulse, Capricorn feels Sagittarius plays with what has no reserve. On vacation Sagittarius already names the country while Capricorn finds out what the insurance will cost. It works when Sagittarius shows the goal and Capricorn answers not “no” but “here is what it takes to make it happen.”

In love

It begins with a shared interest, such as travel, study, sport or a big project, and with a feeling that someone nearby does not take away your scope. Sagittarius courts openly and with jokes, Capricorn thoroughly, showing seriousness through deeds. If Sagittarius says bluntly what it thinks of Capricorn’s affairs, Capricorn closes up and turns dry in manner. A shared goal for the coming year, with Sagittarius as the idea and Capricorn as the plan, brings back a common spark.

In marriage and daily life

Daily life is arranged around two rhythms: Capricorn loves order and a saved reserve, Sagittarius loves change and unexpected trips. Money works best split in advance into “secure” and “free”: the first is not touched without discussion, the second is spent without a report. Children get from Sagittarius a sense that the world is big, from Capricorn a sense that there is something to lean on. Capricorn’s relatives expect order and gratitude, Sagittarius expects fun; it is useful to agree on visits beforehand.

In friendship

Together they can go hiking, organize a trip, take on a big project and see it through: Sagittarius catches fire, Capricorn draws up a schedule. If Sagittarius is late or cancels a meeting for a new idea, Capricorn stops making plans for the two of you after that. An agreement on the essentials, what cannot be moved and what can be changed without explanation, removes half of the hurt.

At work and with money

Sagittarius brings ideas and energy, Capricorn brings structure and discipline; together they build something that will not fall apart after the first success. Education, trade, tourism, law, publishing and international projects suit them. Roles: Sagittarius looks for opportunities and people, Capricorn keeps budget and deadlines. A dispute starts when Sagittarius promises a client more than the estimate contains. State the terms before the meeting, not after it.

The pair’s strengths

• Sagittarius’s faith and Capricorn’s endurance lead to the goal
• Idea and plan in one team
• A shared taste for big tasks
• Capricorn insures where Sagittarius is bold

Where the pair stumbles

• Sagittarius sees the goal, Capricorn sees the risk
• Sagittarius’s bluntness about Capricorn’s affairs
• Canceled meetings for a new idea
• Promises to clients wider than the estimate

Advice for the pair

• Sagittarius shows the goal, Capricorn answers “here is what it takes”
• Divide money into “secure” and “free”
• Decide beforehand what cannot be moved
• State the terms before meeting the client

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