If You're a Capricorn Rising, Here's Exactly What That Means
Wowww, a Capricorn Rising? You must love challenges, because people who were born when the Sun was vibing against the constellation of Capricorn are exactly that.
Some background: Unlike your Sun sign, which is determined by your birthday, your Rising sign is determined by the time you were born. To get specific, it’s determined by which zodiac sign was on the eastern horizon when you were born, and it changes every two-ish hours. You can be a Capricorn Sun and Capricorn Rising, Scorpio Sun and Capricorn Rising, Aquarius Sun and Capricorn Rising—you get the idea. If you don’t know your Rising sign, grab your birth time and head to a free birth chart calculator.
Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign and its ruling planet is Saturn, making Capricorn Risings self-starters and go-getters. They're ambitious, but they aren’t the first people to jump on fads, because their Saturn influence leads them to be slow to trust and speak up. Many Capricorn Risings have had to grow up fast, and people Capricorn placements tend to observe and then act.
Similar to Scorpio Risings, Capricorn Risings operate through the world is careful and calculating. They recognize systemic hierarchies and understand that sometimes all making a fuss does is momentarily satisfy those who are upset. Because of their ability to recognize patterns, they are very future-minded and want to create pathways to long-term solutions as opposed to short-term satisfaction. There’s no gaining their trust overnight— they are careful about who they let into their space, because they’ve learned that not everyone needs to be a part of their VIP experience. No riff-raff, no haters, and definitely no unmotivated crybabies! With Capricorn Risings, you better level up or get left behind.
The Capricorn Rising Mindset
Capricorn Risings have their mind on the money and money on the mind, it’s that simple. In the grand scheme of life, they recognize that a lot of petty matters aren’t worth sweating over. Why would they lose their cool over an issue that they probably won’t have to worry about in five years?
Capricorn energy is all about being able to stick around for a long time, not just a good time. Which means they are careful to weigh the pros and cons of conflict before they indulge in drama. If a person or a situation could endanger the goal they’ve been working towards, they are likely to drop the liability. No offense. They can like you, love you, and care about you, but they are focused. If you aren’t with them, then unfortunately, you are against them.
Capricorn Rising at Work
Capricorn Risings thrive in the workplace. Normally, they appear stoic and poised. They may not be the people who you’ll catch smiling or bursting out in laughter, unless you’re lucky enough to catch their usually-hidden party animal side.
When taking on their daily tasks, Capricorn Risings are quick-witted and bright. Without many barriers or limitations, they can very easily understand and interpret information. This can lead people to feel very confused or taken aback by Capricorn Risings—who can come across as blunt when they're displeased with something.
Capricorn Rising's Relationships
It's within relationships that Capricorn Rising's softer side comes out. It takes a very long time before they will expose their tender parts to another person. Capricorn Risings tend to have stories lined with many secrets—they may have even had to sign NDA at a very young age.
That's exactly why many of them are hesitant to let just anyone into their social circle. They don’t want to have to play mafia, but if you ever crossed them, they would be sure to let you know how they feel. While Caps can seem stoic to their acquaintances within their closest relationships, they are much more emotive and will even show tears. Expect them to be temperamental and understand that they may struggle to express why they are feeling a particular way.
Capricorn Rising in Love
In love, Capricorn Risings are very simple. When they love you, then it doesn’t have to be any more complicated than that. They will go out of their way to ensure that you are fed, cared for, and nurtured.
If you find yourself confused or wondering if a Capricorn Risings loves you or not, then either you aren’t ready for them, or they actually don’t love you. (Sorry!) Because let’s be real, Capricorn Risings have too much going on in their lives to waste time with someone they don’t care about. It’s that simple.
Capricorn Rising at Home
Home for Capricorn Risings looks kind of like a pit stop. They might have a few plants in their home, a painting that came with the apartment, and a dining room set that looks decent. However, once a Capricorn Risings has a partner to help add spice to their domain, their homes can get a bit more, um, decorated. Also, many Capricorn Risings tend to prefer spaces that have enough room for their athletic pursuits. Don't be surprised if they have a treadmill next to the couch or clear a space for yoga every night.
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