Your Rising sign, also known as your Ascendant, is the sign which appeared on the Eastern horizon at the exact time you were born. This is why it is very important, when searching for your Rising sign, to enter your exact time and date of birth, together with your birthplace. You can search for both your Moon and your Rising sign using online calculators. Your Rising sign represents the ‘you’ as you appear to others on initial meetings, and is the ‘you’ which you present to the world; your persona, your mask. It also informs how you react to your environment and external influences. Astrologers generally agree that the Big Three are the most important aspects describing your personality, ie, your Sun sign, Moon sign, and Rising sign. Many people have at least two of these ruled by the same Zodiac sign, or at least in the sign preceding or succeeding your Sun sign. However, you may find that you have a Rising sign that is in direct contrast to your Sun sign and Moon sign, for example, Leo Sun with Aquarius Rising, meaning that you really do want to keep your essential self apart from the person you present to the world, finding it difficult to adapt to your environment.
Aries Rising
If Aries is your Ascendant, then your physicality is what others notice first about you. Aries is ruled by the head, and you will carry your upper body proudly, your hair being your crowning glory, often being thick and wavy. You may well be a redhead, or at least an inner redhead! You love statement jewellery, statement eyebrows, the lot, anything that will convey an upfront image, and present as a strong-minded, often willful individual. You love bright colours, and really care not what people think of you or your dress sense. The first impression that others gain from you is pushiness, energy, and super-confidence, but your inner voice may sometimes nag at you, questioning your ambition, especially if you have Sun or Moon in Pisces or Virgo. In you, people see a very physically present person, ruled, as you are, by Mars, and you may be someone who enjoys sweaty sports, and/or steamy sex, and, if your Sun is also in Aries, this will certainly be the case! You will charge into situations head first, and dominate a group discussion with your strongly-held views, and some may find that you can only deal with you in small doses! Remember also, that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Taurus Rising
With Taurus as your Ascendant, you will present as a calm and unflustered being, even if you are a churning mass of emotions beneath that unflappable surface! You appreciate the aesthetic in life, your ruler being Venus, and you will have an eye for a bargain, being able to snap up special offers before others have even noticed, and have the knack of looking expensively-dressed, even if your outfit has been assembled from a charity shop. Taurus is ruled by the throat and neck, and you will be strong about the shoulders, often having luscious, long brown hair, or hair styled in a neat short bob. People see you as a cool character who is reserved and dependable, and you will be cautious on first meeting others, not wanting to give too much of yourself away. Savvy with money, you value savings and have a thrifty nature, especially if your Sun sign is also Taurus, or in thrifty Virgo. You will not step readily outside of your comfort zone, and will test the waters of any new situation in which you find yourself with the utmost care. You often have a fine singing voice, or will at least appreciate tone and rhythm, and will also enjoy being out in the countryside or tending your own garden, being keen on conservation. Do bear in mind that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Gemini Rising
Gemini as your Ascendant confers upon you an air of restless energy, as well as a fondness for all forms of communication. You present as a pleasant, amenable, and intellectual individual, and, indeed, you are genuinely curious about others’ goings on, coming across as something of a busybody to some people. Often retaining youthful good looks throughout your life, your Gemini Rising sign, being ruled by Mercury, keeps you busy and young at heart, and you love spending time with younger folk. People see you as quick-witted, energetic, chatty, even gossipy, and with an impetuous nature. You are often quite the trend-setter too, having an eye for current fashions, musicians, or movies. You also have the Geminian gift of dramatic gesticulation, and often a breathy way of talking, Gemini ruling the hands, arms, lungs, and respiratory system. There is never a dull moment with the Gemini Rising person, as you communicate well and urgently, making others feel important, and flattered by your attention. If you have Aquarius as your Sun sign, then you will be doubly lively, articulate, and often risk-taking! Some may find you rather manic, not being able to stomach you for long, but you are certainly a breath of fresh air. Remember that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Cancer Rising
If you have Cancer as your Ascendant, then you will present as caring, gentle, softly-spoken, and with a quiet demeanour. You may have the Cancerian physicality of a round, often pale, face, and deep thoughtful eyes. Your hair is often light brown and wavy, and you have a relaxed gait. Being ruled by the Moon, you are a reflective person, and are also adept at deflecting questions asked of you! Cancer rules the breasts, stomach, and alimentary system, and you may well have ‘gut’ feelings about people, or have stomach-churning worries about events in your life. You appear guarded and self-protective until people get to know you properly, as you do not wish to give too much of yourself away at first meeting. You have a nurturing and sympathetic nature, and people instinctively warm to you, as you are genuinely interested in others, and their concerns or worries, with an instinctive ability to empathize. However, although your outward persona is quiet, caring, and composed, you do suffer from well-hidden doubts and fears, and feel you need to protect yourself from those who may mean you harm. Remember that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Leo Rising
Your Leo Ascendant imbues you with a special energy and charisma. You may be a full-on Leo if you also have Sun in Leo, or a more subdued Leo Rising, maybe with Moon in Cancer or Virgo, but, however you present to others, there will always be something regal about you, whether conscious or sub-conscious. You are a very self-aware person, taking special care with your appearance and body image, and you will often be seen checking your reflection in shop windows! Your overall image is what people notice first about you, and you will enjoy experimenting with hair colors, lengths, and styles. You also have a good posture, a strong back, and a ‘sunny’ face, and, as Leo rules the heart and the back, you enjoy keeping fit and healthy, as well as enjoying hearty meals. Needless to say, you love performing, be it just to a group of friends, or on an actual stage. You radiate energy and positivity, and, like Leo’s ruler, the Sun, will shine on all around you. Your Leo Ascendant may make you appear controlling and occasionally overbearing, especially if you have planets in Aries, but you are actually very good at organizing and entertaining groups of people. Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Virgo Rising
Your Virgo Ascendant lends you an aura of reserve, with a hesitant manner. Others see you as shy and reticent on first meeting, and you may appear to some as rather stand-offish. More upfront people cannot understand your need to get a handle on new situations before you commit and may label you as cool and unfriendly, whereas you simply need time to adapt. However, unless you have a strongly outgoing Sun sign, like Aries or Leo, then you will take your time to reveal your true self to others. Virgo Rising people are very tuned in to their bodies and, indeed, overall body image, and will work hard to acquire a fit, healthy, and trim body in line with their own requirements. With Mercury as the ruler of Virgo, you will be quick, dexterous, and understated in your movements, with a quiet intelligence. You dislike unhygienic surroundings, and will go to great pains to ensure you are clean, tidy, and presentable.
Virgo rules the hands, nervous system, and intestines, and you may share the fussy habits of Virgo, especially if you are also Virgo Sun, and may be rather faddy with food, possibly suffering with digestive problems. Do remember that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Libra Rising
With Libra as your Ascendant, you exude an air of relaxed gentility. Libra is one of the most attractive signs of the Zodiac, and you have no trouble in encouraging others into your life. You wish to appear cool, calm, and collected, and indeed you are adept at pouring oil over troubled waters, even if you are going through inner turmoil. You come across as accommodating and understanding, always ready to see both sides in any dispute, or difference of opinion, and you are often sought after as a reasoned person who will offer an impartial voice. However, beware of causing yourself internal stress by attempting to be all things to all people. As Libra rules the kidneys, you may need to ensure your tendency to indulgence does not cause ‘waterworks’ problems! You have a charming and personable manner, and your ruling planet, Venus, provides you with a very pleasant appearance, with even features and lustrous hair, and you will be very aware of how you dress and do your hair, wishing to make yourself as attractive to others as possible, possessing the graceful and equable nature bestowed upon you by Venus. Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Scorpio Rising
If your Ascendant is in Scorpio, then people may well see you as someone inscrutable on first meeting. In common with Scorpio Sun sign, you value your privacy intensely, and will guard your true self with a passion, not giving anything away about yourself until you get to know people better. You may present as a rather awesome being who is not to be messed with, especially if your Sun is also in Scorpio, and others perceive you as rather prickly or unapproachable. If your Sun or Moon is in another introspective sign, like Cancer or Virgo, then you will command respect through your quieter demeanor, but in a less overt way. Mars is your planetary ruler, making you someone who is not afraid of confrontation, and you will undoubtedly have the dark hair, complexion, and intense gaze of Scorpio. The bodily organ connected with Scorpio is the reproductive organs, and yes, you do have a strong sexual allure, which some may feel threatened by, and to which others will be very attracted. You are the epitome of the saying “Still waters run deep”, and people find you very serious on a first meeting, as you calmly assess your surroundings by peering beneath the surface of anything presented to you, possessing a natural ability to reach into others’ souls seeking out their true selves, even though you do not wish that to be done to you! Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Sagittarius Rising
If you have Sagittarius as your Ascendant sign, then people see you as a happy-go-lucky, very friendly, and outgoing person. You have a fresh, outdoorsy look about you, often having the wavy, thick, light brown/blond hair shared by Sagittarians. You have an easy manner, with a relaxed, loping stride. You are a direct, honest, and affable character, and you like to affect a casually confident approach to life, although in essence you can be quite serious, enjoying philosophical discourse and the like, especially if your Sun or Moon is in Scorpio or Taurus. Your style of dress may often be rather relaxed, but never scruffy. You like the ‘smart casual’ look, and will carry yourself well, liking to keep yourself toned and fit. Sagittarius rules the hips, thighs, and liver, and although you have strong legs and enjoy running or hill walking, you also need to watch your alcohol intake, convivial as you are. The jovial planet of Jupiter is your ruler, giving you your capacity for enjoying life. You usually have bright, sparkling eyes, and folk are drawn to your positivity and witty sense of humour, and you certainly do have a good sense of fun, and, with your honest manner and occasional lack of tact, you certainly pull no punches! Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Capricorn Rising
Your Capricorn Ascendant confers upon you much gravitas, and you are one of those people who, even when amused, will rarely crack a smile, or convey the slightest suggestion of mirth. Your sense of humour tends towards the droll, with undertones of sarcasm. You like to project a serious, competent image, and will wear stylish, understated clothes – nothing too loud! In fact, your whole persona is one of quiet determination with a wish for success in life, on your own terms, and, because of your undoubted determination to succeed, you almost certainly will. Your ruling planet, Saturn, means you are careful with money, possessions, and personal security, being responsible, calculating, with a knack for assessing those you meet in life very astutely. There’s no dissembling with you, and you are keen to be seen as a safe pair of hands, with a mature attitude to life. Many see you as quite dour, and yes, the influence of the heavy planet of Saturn does mean that you find it difficult to lighten up. You may feel that you’ve always had to shoulder burdens in your life, only relaxing more as you get older. You possess the long, and often lined, face common to Capricorns, with long limbs and, occasionally, prominent knee joints, or brittle bones. You may carry yourself a little stiffly, and have a high forehead with crisp, thick, curly, or wavy hair. Capricorn rules the knees, joints, bones, and skin, so you need to be careful of supporting your skeletal structure, and take extra care with skin protection. Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Aquarius Rising
If you have Aquarius as your Ascendant, what people see about you on first impression, is very much what they get! You are a completely guileless person, and nothing fazes you, and others see you as someone incredibly interested in them, their ideas from the get-go. You like to shock both with your manner and style of dress, the wackier the better, and you also enjoy getting a rise out of people by poking good-natured fun at them – all part of your playful nature. You can be quite voluble, and some folk tire of you easily, as you can be a veritable whirlwind of ideas and general sparkiness. You are energized by being with groups of people, being insatiably curious about everyone and everything, and this is how you present – as the life and soul of the party! However, once alone, you can get quite down in the dumps, especially if your Sun or Moon is also in Aquarius, or in Pisces. You may appear a cool cat on first meeting, but you are usually just assessing the vibe. There is absolutely no prejudice in you, and you welcome all into your life, also loving to entertain in your own inimitable style. Uranus is your ruling planet, and you welcome all new ideas and areas of thought, and are usually good at lateral thinking. Aquarius rules the shins, ankles, and circulatory system, and, loving the outdoors and adventure as you do, you should be careful of turning your ankles, and ensuring adequate body warmth. You will also possess the jaunty air, bright, intelligent eyes, and sharp features common to Aquarians. Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.
Pisces Rising
Your Pisces Ascendant gives you a floaty, directionless approach to life. You come across to others as dreamy, softly-spoken, and very impressionable. Decision-making is anathema to you, and many people will see you as a soft touch, which is something of which you should beware. You can be very chatty if the mood takes you, and will stick up for yourself if pushed, however, as your ruling planet is Neptune, you are drawn to nebulous areas of thought, have a vivid imagination, and often live in a private fantasy world. Possessing the seemingly aimless way of moving around common to Pisceans, you may also have dark, wavy hair and large, or protruding eyes. You find it difficult to concentrate on anything for long, or form definite opinions, as you will constantly change your viewpoint on matters. Your moods change like the wind, and some will become exasperated by your ability to fit in with whatever environment you find yourself in, going with the flow, and agreeing with everyone! Pisces rules the feet and the lymphatic system, and you may have very dainty feet, and be very nimble, or have over-large feet. You also love being in and around water, and will spend happy hours contemplating nature by a mountain stream, tranquil lake, or turbulent sea or ocean. Do remember also that your Sun sign defines your true essence, and your Moon sign is your emotional and secret self.