Were you born with the Capricorn Ascendant? This means Capricorn was rising in the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth.
The Capricorn Ascendant, also known as the Capricorn rising sign, proffers an insight into your outward personality, the one you show to the world. It also shines a light on your path in life.
So, what exactly is an ascendant?
Ascendant, also known as the rising sign, is one of the most important signs in the birth chart (Kundli). It determines all the 12 houses in the chart that define our personality, family, love life, education, career, wealth and all other aspects of life.
The ascendant affects how others perceive you. In simple terms, it influences the first impression that people have of you.
Here’s more information on a Capricorn rising sign or the Makar Lagna as it is called in Vedic astrology.
Capricorn is a cardinal earth sign, which means that your persona is often steady, stable and down-to-earth. Your life moves at a steady and dedicated pace. You have an outward personality of success, which often draws people towards you.
You come across as a shrewd workaholic. Capricorns are ambitious and have long term goals which they work hard to achieve, though at their own pace. It is fame and power that drive them, not just monetary gains.
Being a Capricorn Ascendant, you have a natural flair for business. You achieve your goals even if it takes crushing your competition.
You are considered dependable and responsible due to which you are often the go-to person when someone needs help. Many see you as the smartest person in the room.
You have a slim and a straight physique with an average height. Your facial features are sharp and your intense eyes are deeply set. You appear stern, solid and mature.
For a Capricorn rising sign, life seems fraught with constant worries. Yet this tendency to worry about all things great and small, helps you to stay focused and alert.
You can field anything that life throws at you. You communicate well through your emotions and know how to appeal to the sentiments of people around you.
You are a romantic and want a partner who adores you. As you are high on emotions (due to Cancer being in the 7th house of the chart) you want a partner with similar traits. You seek emotional connection, loyalty, care and protection from your relationship. You also love to spend quality time with your partner.
Capricorn rules the skin, knees and bones. Potential health risks may include skin conditions, rheumatism, arthritis and even temporary paralysis. Capricorns grow to be the most wonderful and healthy elderly people.
For natives of Makar Lagna, Venus is the most benefic planet. The next most benefic planets are Mercury and Saturn. The Sun and Mercury are neutral planets for this sign.
The Moon and Mars are malefic, while Rahu and Ketu are plain evil for a Capricorn ascendant.
Favourable Colour for Capricorn Ascendant: The lucky colours for Makar Lagna people are black, royal blue, and navy blue.
Lucky Gems for Capricorn Ascendant: Blue Sapphire, Diamond and Emerald prove to be beneficial for Capricorn rising signs.