Mars in Taurus, Ascendent in Capricorn (Capricorn Rising)

Mars in Taurus ♉︎  in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Builder, Craftsperson, Architect 

What Drives You: Mars in Taurus in your natal chart can drive you to desire to build and create. You understand that incredible effort is necessary in order to be successful. With this placement you will have a natural strength about you making you very physically powerful. Mars in Taurus can cause you to put immense effort behind the projects you undertake. This may give you a tendency to stay in a situation long past its due date. 

There is a stubborn streak to this placement. With Taurus being a fixed sign you will have a stronger drive to dig in your heals to get what you want. Natal Mars in Taurus gives you killer business instincts. Your relentless and subtle approach to closing a deal makes you an excellent negotiator. Individuals with Mars in Taurus are here to build up the world to architect cities and culture. They are the ones who are our crafters creating brilliant works with artistry and taste. 

Sexuality: Mars can also symbolizes how you express your sexuality. With Mars in Taurus you are more likely to have a strong sex drive. On the surface you may appear quite calm but behind closed doors you let an entirely different side of you out. Others may not be able to keep up with you!

Capricorn ♑︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Knees & Skeletal System

Chart Ruling Planet: Saturn

The Capricorn Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart influences your outward personality to have an introspective aspect to it. The mask you wear is meditative and you appear to be deep in thought on many occasions. Others may categorize you as shy but the more likely explanation for your silence is your need to reflect before making a response. As a Capricorn Rising you are concerned with accuracy tending not to speak unless you are very well versed in a subject.  

Style: The Capricorn Ascendent style will have you attracted to dressing in all black or a muted tones. Keeping other people on their toes you will dress in bright red from time to time. Your personal style is simple, elegant, and comfortable. You want others to take you seriously therefore you will choose your style carefully based on your current audience. 

Talents: You are a natural teacher with a huge well of knowledge at your disposal. As a Capricorn Rising you are ruled by Saturn giving you the ability to speak with authority in sharing your unique perspective. If you can learn to speak up others would benefit from your valuable observations on life.