Virgo & Capricorn Compatibility: What To Know About This Earthy Couple

Some zodiac signs instantly click, while others have a harder time getting along. But in the case of Virgo and Capricorn, these two earth signs have no problem finding common ground.

Virgo is the sixth sign of the astrological year and is associated with the sixth house of health and routines. Virgo is a mutable earth sign, and it is ruled by Mercury, the planet of information and communication. It's represented by the Virgin or Maiden, and is a yin (feminine) sign.

Capricorn is the 10th sign of the astrological year and is associated with the 10th house of career and public image. Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign, and it is ruled by Saturn, the planet of structure and discipline. It's represented by the mythical sea goat, and is a yin (feminine) sign.

In terms of their astrological compatibility, Virgo and Capricorn have one of the more favorable "aspects" or angles formed when they meet. Since they're of the same element (earth), these two signs form a trine, or 120-degree angle, which is thought to be a positive and flowing relational aspect in astrology.

As the AstroTwins previously wrote for mindbodygreen, "The trine sign mate [creates] an unspoken kinship and harmony in this match."

For Virgo and Capricorn, they'll feel they have finally met someone who truly gets them. "At last, you don't have to constantly explain yourself. You've never felt so comfortable, so understood on a core level," the twins add.

Then, consider that Capricorn is a cardinal sign, and Virgo mutable. Capricorn is serious about getting things done, brimming with energy and ideas to reach success. Virgo, meanwhile, is adaptable and quick-witted, making them the perfect partner to bolster Capricorn's efforts, whatever they may be.

In fact, Virgo and Capricorn are easily the two hardest working signs in the zodiac. They take themselves seriously as individuals, and as a couple, and when they put their heads together, they can bring real, earthly tangibility to their grand plans.

Because if there's anything an earth sign wants, it's real results—and with these two, they'll get them. This also makes them loyal and supportive partners, with a mutual big-picture and longterm vision that they're both willing to work towards.

Before we dive into more about this pairing, it's important to note that you need both people's full birth charts (aka "synastry") to get the whole picture of their compatibility.

As friends, or even colleagues, Virgo and Capricorn make for a stabilizing and grounding friendship where both people feel appreciated and seen. And thanks to their mutual element of earth, they may even enjoy a love of the natural world, or other material pleasures like good food and drink.

This is a friendship comprised of comfort and practicality. There is a natural ease to the time these two spend together, and they may be especially fond of comfortable silence.

Capricorn and Virgo may not be the most spontaneous or adventurous of the signs, for instance, but they are incredibly sensible and loyal friends who will stick by each other when it matters most. They're happy to lend each other a listening ear, wise advice, or of course, tough love, if the situation calls for it.

Just as a Virgo and Capricorn friendship is heavy on comfort, respect, and practicality, so too is their romantic life. While this doesn't always equal explosive fireworks or over-the-top passion, that's not what either of these two signs typically go for, anyway.

Rather, both Virgo and Capricorn appreciate a relationship that is reliable, predictable, and focused on longterm goals. Again, these two earth signs require structure and routine to thrive, so they may enjoy simple and homey activities together, like cooking or marathoning their favorite show's latest season.

And speaking of their earthy natures, physical touch is important to the earth signs, as are acts of service. With those two love languages in tow, both partners in this relationship will likely feel satisfied.

What's also important to understand about these two is their drive to succeed. Both signs want to be the best, and while that can be supportive if they're both on the same page, they can also run up against disagreements if they're aiming for different things. Getting clear on their mutual goals is paramount for this partnership.

Overall, though, astrology expert and author of Astrology SOS, Imani Quinn says that Virgos and Capricorns can make great pairs.

Let's be honest about Virgos for a moment; they can be hard to please. One of the pros of this relationship is that if anyone can actually impress them, it's Capricorn.

As astrology expert Evan Nathaniel Grim previously told mindbodygreen, Virgo needs to be with someone who is reliable and has skills Virgo respects and admires, whether that's their professional career or their intelligence. In any case, Capricorn is exactly the kind of person that can woo Virgo.

Meanwhile, Capricorn is attracted to those who they can see a longterm future with, and no-nonsense Virgo isn't one to play games in love. When these two meet, they know they have what it takes to go the distance.

Any relationship is going to have its pain points. After all, the zodiac signs each have their own weaknesses, and depending on how mature both people are, their differences may be only minor, or frequent sources of conflict.

Virgo, for one thing, is known to be the nit-picker of the zodiac, while Capricorn tends to be all-work-no-play. Both of those dynamics can obviously cause strain in a relationship, but with a little open communication and compromise, they certainly don't have to be dealbreakers.