Cancer and Capricorn Compatibility
Cancer (Water) and Capricorn (Earth) are complementary elements — each feeds and balances the other's energy.
Their rulers Moon and Saturn are planetary enemies — differences of instinct need maturity to bridge.
By sign distance this pair is free of bhakoot dosha — an auspicious marker for marriage.
By temperament Cancer is nurturing and intuitive, while Capricorn is ambitious and disciplined — qualities that reinforce each other well.
This is a sign-level analysis. For a precise verdict, run the full 36-guna match from birth details —
Match Kundli FreeFAQ
Is Cancer–Capricorn a good marriage match?
At the sign level this pair shows 76% marriage compatibility with no bhakoot dosha. Run a full 36-guna match with birth details before deciding.
How do the ruling planets of Cancer and Capricorn relate?
Cancer is ruled by Moon and Capricorn by Saturn; they are planetary enemies — the basis of the graha maitri koota.