A Capricorn Ascendant will ooze authority and distinction. Their initial disposition reveals that they are steadfast, strong-willed, and sometimes ruthless. They naturally seem like they could be in a business suit, even when dressed casually.
Those with Capricorn Ascendant keep themselves at a distance when they first meet people or encounter new experiences.
People believe that they are trustworthy and competent. Not a hair out of place, others view them as someone professional and respectable regardless of the situation.
As Capricorn rules the bones, they are known for their distinctive bone structure that could manifest in prominent symmetrical or crooked teeth and sharp features. They are on the average to the smaller side and have petite details.
Capricorn Rising Appearance
Capricorn Ascendants have a strong bone structure. The nose may be long. Ruled by the planet of time, they look better with age. Regardless of other features, there is a frail appearance to them.
You can usually tell if someone has strong Capricorn influence as their faces will usually be square-shaped with a wide jaw and sometimes a cleft chin. The skin may be sensitive.
Like fellow earth sign Virgo, you may have a resting poker face. You present yourself as someone who is sensible and down-to-earth, from the way you introduce yourself to the way you dress.
Depending on the sign of your Saturn, your eyes can be sunken. They will have a serious and unchanging expression due to the earth energy.
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Capricorn Rising Male Appearance
Capricorn Rising men appear younger than their actual age. They prefer to dress in business clothing.
These men have strong bones and will likely look strong in facial structure and physique.
Famous Capricorn Rising men include Zac Efron, Malcolm X, Elijah Wood, Barry White, Steve Irwin, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mark Hamill, Sean Connery, Anthony Hopkins, and Willem Dafoe.
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Capricorn Rising Female Appearance
Capricorn Rising women look older in their youth but somehow appear younger as they age.
Like Virgo Rising women, Capricorn women typically have a resting poker face. However, they are less prone to anxious mannerisms and have an authoritative aura that others could be intimidated by.
Even when smiling, Capricorn Ascendant women manage to look still serious. The hair could be thin and they have large bones.
Famous Capricorn Rising women include Naomi Campbell, Kylie Jenner, Jane Fonda, Megan Fox, Zooey Deschanel, Lorde, Gisele Bündchen, Dakota Johnson, Carrie Fisher, and Ariana Grande.
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Capricorn Rising Traits
A Capricorn Rising’s first instinct is to achieve. When they meet new people or start projects, they instinctively enumerate goals in their heads.
Capricorn Ascendants have a standoffish and severe presence. You may even look exhausted at times. It is easy for people to initially respect or even fear you.
Behind a facade of competence, you actually have a good sense of humor despite what others may believe.
Below are some traits of Capricorn Rising people.
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1. You plan things out
When faced with an opportunity, the first question you ask could be “how do I make money out of this?” or “How can I use this to my advantage?” From this you proceed to craft your long-term strategy to make the best out of the given person or situation.
Capricorn Risings are heavy on their feet and appear to move slowly, but if you pay attention, you will be able to watch them solve problems with steady confidence.
Others turn to you for professional and rational advice. Capricorn Ascendants appear wise and mature to other people.
People admire your calculated ability to move up the ladder. They see you as someone they can follow or admire even from a distance.
2. You are attracted to caring partners
In relationships, you attract partners who have good emotional intelligence (Cancer 7th House). There must also be a sense of familiarity in partnerships.
You prefer those who support you throughout everything but also stand up for you without question when the time comes.
The home could be a place of aggression and impulsivity.
3. You need to learn to cooperate
Capricorn Risings are intimidating in their appearance and serious nature. You are generally reserved. People initially think you are too serious and don’t know how to have fun but this is usually only in the beginning.
In fact, you can find great satisfaction when you open yourself out to others and strive for balance. You will find yourself most successful when you learn how to be more open and receptive to other people’s ideas (Libra Midheaven).
Discipline is your strong suit, but your Libra Midheaven tells you that there is more to achieve when you are able to compromise with others.
4. You prefer to play it safe
When beginning projects, Capricorn Ascendants prefer to take the tried-and-tested road. You instinctively create a system to follow ahead, much like Virgo Risings, but are more reluctant to accept input from others.
You always believe that there is a proper order for things that must be followed. Thus, you keep this in mind when approaching new things.
5. Everything is an opportunity to you
You see a mountain and you just have to get to the top. The hallmark of the Capricorn Rising is its natural ability to manage resources and exercise discipline.
You have a talent for seeing the consequence of a new experience much quicker than anyone else. More importantly, the cardinal modality of your Ascendant helps motivate you into movement.
You never show your full hand and can be very reserved. Not one to approach others, you are confident in your interpersonal skills when you need to socialize.
FAQs
a) What does Capricorn Rising Mean?
If you are a Capricorn rising, it means that you have Capricorn in your 1st house.
The 1st House or the Ascendant is the sign rising over the eastern horizon at the time of birth. According to astrologer Liz Greene, during our time in the womb, the universe is simply the self.
As we take on a body, we become an individual and our unique charts are formed. Thus, at the moment of birth, the ascendant sign appears as we are. As with the sign that was born, the individual reflects its qualities.
The Ascendant represents identity, instinct, first impressions, appearance, and our initial style of engagement or how we ‘get things started’. The ruling planet of your Ascendant sign is called the chart ruler.
The Ascendant tells us about the clothes we wear, how we relate to our bodies, the car we drive, and even how we style our hair.
To find out your Ascendant sign, you must know your exact birth time as the current sign changes roughly every two hours.
b) What is Capricorn?
Capricorn is the 10th sign of the zodiac and is symbolized by the sea goat. Ruled by Saturn, it represents tradition, structure, and resilience. As an earth sign, Virgo is humble, realistic, and hard-working.
Capricorn is a cardinal sign, meaning it is open to new experiences and is excitable when starting projects.
Combined with its earth element, Capricorn makes for a trustworthy leader or manager. Like the goat, they continually move their way to the top of the proverbial mountain. Capricorns are responsible and organized.
Conclusion
As a Capricorn Ascendant, you are a person of integrity and strength. You often think before you act and are rarely impulsive when beginning things, which is sometimes slow but always deliberate.
People with this zodiac sign are often strong, charismatic, and self-assured. They are ambitious and determined, with a reputation for being responsible and reliable. Believing in themselves, they don’t really need anyone else to spur them on.
Capricorn Ascendants are often viewed as leaders by their peers, although these people are often more comfortable in supportive roles.
Your Ascendant sign is only one point in your chart. It is helpful to study the rest of your natal chart, especially the sign of your chart ruler, Saturn, to understand how your Rising sign is affected by other placements.
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