Capricorn Rising Sign

Capricorn rising tends to approach life in a guarded, conservative way, though they may have other, more colorful and imaginative sides. They are realistic and don't usually take foolish chances or get carried away by overly optimistic or idealistic schemes. In fact, they frequently have a cynical view of such things. Capricorn, the mountain goat, patiently takes one step at a time on its slow, careful climb up the mountain.

Often the world doesn't seem like a safe, friendly place to his ascendant. They are generally calculating and careful and rarely behave in a spontaneous, playful, open manner. Subconsciously, they tend to take other people's problems and be overly responsible. They feel the tension of their stoic existence in their bodies, which can wear them out.

People with this rising sign are excellent at strategically planning their moves for maximum effect and advantage. They work long and hard for what they want and are often quietly ambitious. The can be perfectionists with workaholic tendencies.

Their approach is never flamboyant or flashy. They are very responsible, conscientious, and concerned with their duties and how they appear to other people. Disorganization and chaos drives them crazy. They don't expect others to take care of them and don't ordinarily seek outside help. They tend to be so hard on themselves that they resist pressure from anybody else.

Others see Capricorn rising as mature, serious, reflective, and emotionally detached. Folks with this rising sign like to appear poised and in control and hate to show any weakness, vulnerability, or softness. Many presidents, monarch, and statesmen have this ascendant.

They have a stern, authoritarian, no-nonsense aspect to their personality. They may not give themselves enough room to experiment and make mistakes and are prone to depression.

They also tend to save and conserve their money and resources rather than spending, enjoying, or splurging with them. They buy things that are good investments, not frivolous, temporary pleasures. They have great self-discipline and self-control and can do without very well. Their tastes are generally understated and simple.

They respect tradition and feel they can gain much from studying history and learning from older, more experienced people. Their guide in life is often a wise mentor. They like to impart their hard-earned wisdom to younger people.

The appearance of Capricorn rising is aloof, cool, sometimes even remote. These are the "old souls" of the zodiac. Their hair may gray prematurely.

Children with this rising sign are self-sufficient and mature at an early age. They try to be quiet and good so they don't stand out or let their parents down. They can harbor deep insecurities and feelings of rejection and loneliness that they share with no one else.

Saturn is this ascendant's ruling planet. It represents stability, practicality, and reliability, albeit with limitations that can prove too restrictive the Capricorn rising at times. Not until after Saturn has made it's way around all the zodiac signs (28 years) will these people begin to let up on themselves and take the first big step toward what they want in life.