When we think of earthy beauty, the keywords that come to mind are: effortless, natural and minimal. And if you have an earth rising sign—Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn—chances are, you’ve already been blessed with such features.
For the uninitiated, the rising sign—also called the “first house”—was the sign rising on the Eastern horizon at the time of your birth. This placement is one of the most significant in one’s chart, according to many astrologers, and can play a major part in influencing your physical appearance and others’s first impressions of you. If you have your exact birth time on hand, you’ll be able to check your rising sign—along with other placements like your Moon and Venus signs—on sites like this.
Earth signs are defined by the traits of stability and subtlety. While someone with an earth rising sign may not go for makeup or outfits as flamboyant as fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius), or as dark and sultry as water signs (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces), these natives pull off the natural beauty look like no other.
Individuals with these placements come off as effortlessly refined, elegant, abundant and self-assured.
In light of the upcoming Virgo season, here’s a lowdown on what makeup style works with each earth rising sign. These could also apply if you have your Venus in an earth sign.
Taurus
Like the sign of Libra, Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, and this is typically reflected in their appearance. These individuals may have a warm, welcoming and even dreamy presence because of their Venusian influence, and common physical traits are balanced proportions, classic features and full lips no matter the size. Think: celebrities like Red Velvet’s Seulgi, Gigi Hadid and Mariah Carey.
Lean into your naturally harmonious features with softer, natural-looking colours instead of working against them with harsh colours and graphic lines. Arm yourself with dark brown eyeliner and mascara instead of black, for example, and try rosy shades for your lips and cheeks.
Liquid-type blushes work best to give you a watercolour-like effect as seen on Seulgi above.
Virgo
Virgos are service-oriented and straightforward, and the “clean girl” look reflects these qualities. Think: neat hairstyles like slicked-back buns or smooth, frizz-free hair, even skin and a minimal no-makeup makeup style. Sunmi, Emma Watson and Bella Hadid have this placement.
Avoid too much colour on the face—though, if you must, use earthy, muted shades close to your shade like peach or terracotta—and instead try looks that spotlight your natural beauty like tinted lip balm or a glowy highlighter on the high points of your face. Pay extra attention to details like brows, which look best groomed.
Capricorn
Capricorns possess an enviable drive and determination to succeed, and this shows up in the native’s appearance. They typically have darker features and stronger bone structures—it’s no wonder that supermodel Naomi Campbell has this placement, along with (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon.
Amongst the signs on this list, Capricorn risings are the most likely to be able to pull off darker colours like black and burgundy without looking overwhelmed or out of place. Opt for stronger, well-defined arches with an eyebrow pencil and try contouring with cooler shades to enhance your natural bone structure.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA Singapore.