What Does Your Rising Sign Mean in Astrology? 12 Rising Signs Explained (2024)

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Co-authored byAngel Eyedealismand Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: February 4, 2022References

How to Find Your Rising Sign

1. You have to know your sign before making any interpretations. To find your rising sign, you need to know your birthday, time of birth, and where you were born.^[1] This information is essential because the sun’s position changes every few minutes, making your ascendant change. Simply put your information into an online birth chart calculator to get your results.^[2]

   • A quick Google search using “birth chart calculator” will give you plenty of calculators to choose from.
   • What is your rising sign? Think of it like a mask. When you socialize with strangers, you present yourself differently than how you do when you’re around close friends. This mask is meant to protect you and your spirit from harm.

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Aries Rising

1. There are no social obstacles for an Aries rising. Life’s a straight path for you. Nothing can stop you when you’re set on a goal, and your go-getter attitude keeps you moving forward. Even when things get tough, you find a way. You’re not afraid to take leadership, and your bold and fiery energy propels you in social situations, often causing you to jump into things without thinking.^[3]

   • Element: Fire
   • Ruling planet: Mars
   • Spiritual lesson: Patience^[4]
   • Your spiritual lesson is what you’re being guided to learn on your life’s path.
   • Keywords: Energetic, impulsive, and assertive^[5]

Taurus Rising

1. If you're a Taurus rising, you lock your emotions away. You’ve built a fortress around yourself, not wanting to seem vulnerable to others. You offer reasonable, concrete advice with those emotions hidden, but you often forget to follow what you preach. It’s your job to be the levelheaded one, to make sure everything is as it should be.^[6]

   • Element: Earth
   • Ruling planet: Venus
   • Spiritual lesson: Detachment
   • Keywords: Strong, determined, and stubborn

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Gemini Rising

1. Conversation comes easily for a Gemini rising. With a natural curiosity and love of learning, you enjoy talking to just about anyone. You most likely have a good memory, so making social connections is easy as you can remember the smallest details about someone’s life. But your curiosity may get the best of you at times, especially in boring social situations. You need something to occupy your mind at all times; otherwise, you’ll get extremely anxious.^[7]

   • Element: Air
   • Ruling planet: Mercury
   • Spiritual lesson: Control
   • Keywords: Friendly, flexible, and temperamental

Cancer Rising

1. If you’re a Cancer rising, you’re friends with everyone. People only have good things to say about you. Your kindness seeps out of your social circle, and you may find others gravitating towards you and your caring energy. Friendships are easy to make, and your supportive nature keeps your relationships strong.

   • Element: Water^[8]
   • Ruling planet: Moon
   • Spiritual lesson: Discernment
   • Keywords: Sympathetic, protective, and sensitive

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Leo Rising

1. Social gatherings are a breeze for a Leo rising. You’re most likely articulate, intelligent, and love telling a good story. You can’t fathom how other people loathe social situations because they make you feel like you’re on top of the world. You most likely wear your heart on your sleeve and are very proud of it.

   • Element: Fire
   • Ruling planet: Sun
   • Spiritual lesson: Humility
   • Keywords: Generous, proud, and emotional

Virgo Rising

1. Virgo risings are the perfectionists of the group. You love learning new things and putting them to good use, which sometimes means making a few changes. Everything has to be in order because what’s the point otherwise? This analytical approach to life may put you at the forefront of making decisions.

   • Element: Earth
   • Ruling planet: Mercury
   • Spiritual lesson: Service
   • Keywords: Practical, careful, and methodical

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Libra Rising

1. Libra risings are the life of any party. Social gatherings are where you feel the most comfortable, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. You light up a room when you walk in and can become friends with just about anyone. You hate being by yourself, and constantly seek the approval of others so you don’t have to be alone with your own thoughts.

   • Element: Air
   • Ruling planet: Venus
   • Spiritual lesson: Decisiveness
   • Keywords: Charming, gracious, and sociable

Scorpio Rising

1. You’re a great listener if you’re a Scorpio rising. Talking isn’t really your thing, so you prefer keeping a low—and silent—profile in social situations. You keep your emotions and opinions close, focusing on your friends’s worries more than your own. Because of this, you’re the detective of the group and are always looking out for your friends’s best interests.^[9]

   • Element: Water
   • Ruling planet: Pluto
   • Spiritual lesson: Forgiveness
   • Keywords: Mysterious, reserved, and creative

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Sagittarius Rising

1. Humor is a Sagittarius rising’s middle name. You’re not afraid to tell a sarcastically blunt joke when you meet someone new. In social settings, you may find it hard to concentrate and use humor to try and bring the conversation back to something you know. Not only does this help liven up the conversation, but it helps you find your fellow jokesters.

   • Element: Fire
   • Ruling planet: Jupiter
   • Spiritual lesson: Restraint
   • Keywords: Idealistic, enthusiastic, and outgoing

Capricorn Rising

1. If you’re a Capricorn rising, you feel deeply. Emotions are no joking matter to you. You feel everything, whether that’s a best friend’s heartbreak or a stranger’s joy. You may be known as the “emotional one” in your friend group, but know that your sensitive nature will lead you far in life.

   • Element: Earth
   • Ruling planet: Saturn
   • Spiritual lesson: Sociability
   • Keywords: Sensitive, timid, and critical

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Aquarius Rising

1. Your optimism is contagious if you’re an Aquarius rising. Nothing can rock your boat—well, at least that’s what you want everyone to believe. You make an extra effort to make people feel welcome and included. No one will be in a bad mood if it’s up to you!^[10]

   • Element: Air
   • Ruling planet: Uranus
   • Spiritual lesson: Warmth
   • Keywords: Altruistic, friendly, and intellectual

Pisces Rising

1. If you’re a Pisces rising, everyone else’s needs go before yours. It doesn’t matter what you think and feel as long as everybody else is happy—at least, that’s what you tell yourself. You tend to put other people before yourself, not wanting to cause confrontation if you disagree. You may find it difficult to speak up in social situations because of this.

   • Element: Water
   • Ruling planet: Neptune
   • Spiritual lesson: Perseverance
   • Keywords: Sensitive, compassionate, and impressionable

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