Capricorn Rising

Those with a Capricorn Ascendant are developing a sense of order and usefulness. This person’s approach to life is generally industrious, responsible and serious. The sign of Capricorn has an inhibiting quality to the personality, and so they may come across as calculating, defensive cold and aloof. On the other hand, the individual may present a lack of confidence and most have learned to wear a tough face, and one that is wise to lessons of endurance, survival and self-mastery. Ordinarily, they come across as hard-working, solid and dependable people, even if the rest of the personality is more fiery and emotional there is a no-nonsense and deeply practical approach to new social situations. Capricorn Rising often ‘appears’ to be well organized, disciplined and ambitious. Typically the type are good managers and have learned from an early age to carry responsibility, and work hard to earn respect. All those born with significant points in Capricorn, however, do need to overcome their fears of failure. The sign is ruled by task-master Saturn and often these lessons are learned the hard way.

However, If Capricorn lessons are well developed in the personality, they enter new situations with a self-sufficient and authoritative attitude, but this has usually come with time and learning from an early age how to survive on their own. Capricorns often need public approval, and they tend to pit themselves against insurmountable challenges in order to prove their strength and perseverance, again and again. Many textbooks refer to Scorpio and Capricorn ascendants as being the most difficult, but I would say that they are also the most powerful and ambitious. With Capricorn there is a built-in sense of duty and obligation and great need for social security. Often the individual builds a career or has a responsible role in society. The axis of Cancer and Capricorn also represents family obligations and so they may have a powerful position as head of the clan. Earth Ascendants come across as practical, realistic and down to earth. Typically the type may find it difficult to let their vulnerable side show, and many people may not see the softer side behind their wall of protection.

The Capricorn rising individual is developing hard self-discipline, consistency and dependability. Usually the type likes to plan things ahead of time, and can be a wet-blanket in the company of others, they never jump into anything enthusiastically and often give off the impression that everything is under control, even if this is not the case. Generally speaking, they approach life with a shrewdness and realism, and they are both highly controlled and controlling and tend to be suspicious of anything that appears too easy. The world is often perceived as a hard place where things have to be earned through effort.