4 Birth Months Who Are (Surprisingly) Morning People

When people think about early risers, they often imagine highly organized planners who are in bed by 9 p.m. every night. But being a morning person isn’t always that predictable. Some personalities thrive during the quiet hours before the rest of the world wakes up, even if they occasionally stay up a little too late. Whether it’s enjoying a peaceful cup of coffee, tackling work before distractions begin, or simply appreciating a slower start to the day, these birth months may be better suited to mornings than they realize. Read on to see if yours made the list.

July

People born in July may have an inclination to stay up late at night. It’s true that being a night owl certainly has some benefits for you, but you also might not realize that your birth month is great at being a morning person, too. Not only does your birth month find it a little bit easier than most to get out of bed in the early morning, but you’re also more likely to find that you actually appreciate the quiet morning hours when no one else is awake – it gives you the time to build a comforting morning routine and get some work done before everyone else begins their day. Plus, if you do get up early enough, you’ll still have some time left over to commune with the moon.

May

May, believe it or not, you’d be great at waking up early in the morning. You’re all about comfort and routine; if you don’t have enough time in the morning right now to complete a relaxing morning routine, you really should adjust your wake-up time so you can get one started. Plus, your birth month is likely to be more productive in the mornings than in the afternoons; changing the time you start work at or getting a head start on your hobbies in the morning will actually leave you with more energy at the end of the day. You might want to reallocate your relaxing projects and hobbies to the end of the day (think cooking and self-care) and do something energizing in the morning instead.

October

October natives, your birth month sometimes finds itself in a state of flex on whether it’s a morning bird or a night owl. If you haven’t tried an early morning wake-up, you definitely should. Not only do you have enough discipline to ensure you actually get out of bed on time, but your work and personal projects will also likely benefit from you getting up earlier. You’ll feel more productive and might even find that you’re able to increase your workload a little without wasting any extra energy. With that being said, since you’re a social sign, you should take this adjustment slowly – be sure to account for any late nights with friends you have planned.

January

January natives are naturally disciplined, making them surprisingly well-suited to an early start. Once you’ve decided that waking up early is part of your routine, you’re unlikely to hit the snooze button very often. You enjoy the feeling of getting important tasks out of the way before the rest of the world gets busy, and those quiet hours can quickly become your most productive time of day. An early morning also helps you begin the day with a sense of accomplishment. Even checking a few things off your to-do list before breakfast can put you in a focused mindset that carries through the rest of the day.