posted November 26, 2004 08:45 PM         

Libra Capricorn

When Libra and Capricorn come together, they can be a good couple - once they have found their common interests. On the surface, these two couldn't be more different: While Capricorn is quiet and unassuming; Libra tends to be a social butterfly, delighting in meeting new people. Capricorn is concerned with hard work as a means toward career advancement and recognition; Libra is concerned with beauty, art and balance in life and relationships. This is not to say, however, that there is no meeting point for these two; if they are coming from a base of mutual love and respect, they can work to find common ground.
When embarking on a project together, it works best if they have pre-set roles to fulfill, as they both like to take charge. Once the partners understand each other's style, their methods help them to achieve together what they could not achieve alone.

Libra is ruled by the Planet Venus (Love) and Capricorn is ruled by the Planet Saturn (Karma). Venus is a soft, receptive, feminine Planet, while Saturn is cold, hard and masculine. These Planets don't have much in common so it's important for Libra and Capricorn to work through their differences. Venus encourages Libra to appreciate the beauty and romance life offers, unfortunately this can come across as laziness to Capricorn, whose Saturn influence lends them that dogged determination to push forward against all odds and succeed at the goals they set for themselves. These two Planets can work at cross-purposes, creating antagonism and anger, unless Libra and Capricorn make a concerted effort to understand and accept one another's approach to life. Capricorn must take care not to discourage Libra from their natural enthusiasm and optimism, and Libra must put their natural diplomacy to use in order to maintain a balance with Capricorn.

Libra is an Air Sign and Capricorn is an Earth Sign. Libra relies on their intellect in life; their sensibilities are attuned to aesthetics, a subject on which a true Libra always has lots of opinions. Capricorns rely on brainpower as well, but of a different sort, they search for the pragmatic method in all they do. If these two can learn to work as a team, they could combine these different talents to achieve great results.

Libra and Capricorn are both Cardinal Signs. Both Signs are initiators, so they have to agree to share the work they undertake equally. When it comes to conflict, Libra will be the first to back down, which will appease Capricorn (who likes to be right!). It's important for both partners to understand that compromise is the key to their success.