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Capricorn and Cancer

A perfect zodiac match

Dear Yael,

After a few wonderful years of dating, my Capricorn boyfriend (1/1/1983) wants me to move in with him. I am a Cancer, born 7/7/1983.  It feels right to me, and I want to do it. But then I worry that by moving in I am sacrificing my independence. I am also concerned because we are so different, and I am afraid his career will always come first. What do you think? 

Geoffrey

Advice Seeker's Chart: Cancer sun, Gemini moon, Cancer Mercury, Leo Venus, Cancer Mars, and Sagittarius Jupiter.   The moon governs needs, emotions, moods, and habits; Mars rules defense mechanisms and thought processes; Mercury governs communication; Venus rules the world of love, pleasure, and desires; and Jupiter is the career sign.  

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Boyfriend's Chart: Capricorn sun, Leo moon, Capricorn Mercury, Capricorn Venus, Aquarius Mars, and Sagittarius Jupiter.  

Dear Geoffrey, 

Based on your charts, the two of you are a great match.  

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Being that you are a Cancer in three of your planets, the mother of the zodiac, your emotional needs are of the utmost importance to you.  Your boyfriend has three planets in Capricorn, the father of the zodiac. Thus, the two of you have an innate understanding of how to operate with each other on the relationship front.  

Both of you are incredibly loyal, due to your Venus in Leo and his Venus in Capricorn.  I always tell people that when you date a Capricorn, understand that their careers always come first.  This is not necessarily a bad thing, since that almost nearly ensures loyalty and security of the relationship.  

Capricorns are the providers, workaholics, and protectors.  They need to be managing behind the scenes, unlike Leos who thrive off of the limelight. Capricorns are the thinkers behind great projects; they also pull the strings.  When you are living with a Capricorn, understand that his identity is his work.  

If you can respect that, and teach him how to listen to you and your emotions, it can be a magical affair.  

Cancer and Capricorn is a neutral combination, because they are opposites.  You mentioned you are afraid of sacrificing your independence.  You can thank your Gemini moon for that.  

The good news is that his moon is in Leo, which is also a very independent and free-spirited moon.  Both of you will have an innate awareness of the others needs, so regarding your fear, I urge you to let it go.  

The two of you are very different indeed, but it’s those differences that make your relationship that much richer.  Don’t forget, Geoffrey, your emotional needs and moodiness can get the best of you sometimes.  

I suggest that you do something creative, whether it be dance, music, yoga or painting, so that you have an emotional release of your own, independent of any relationship.  

As a Cancer myself with the same planets as you, minus your Gemini moon, I have come to understand that my happiness and general well-being do not rely upon another, but my own creative pursuits. Embrace your creative side and your intuition, which direct you far more than any person can.  At the end of the day, you know what is right for you.  Don't be afraid to listen to your gut.   

All the best to you and yours,

Yael

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