Do you know your rising sign? If not, go find it and you will probably find that things will fall into place when you find out what it is! ✨

The sun sign is the zodiac sign that most people know of themselves (as this is determined by the date on which they are born). The rising sign however, can only be found when you know your birth time and location. It will tell you a lot more about your personality and your image.

The rising sign (or ascendant) is the sign that determines how you express yourself to the outside world and how others perceive you. Your sun sign says something about who you are at the core, while your rising sign shows how you express those qualities.

For example, a Virgo is a Virgo at the core but can either be outgoing or shy depending on their rising sign. Once you find your rising sign, you will find that things fall into place and that your learn something about yourself.

👉 At the exact moment you were born, one of the twelve zodiac signs was rising on the Eastern horizon: that is your rising sign! This explains why you need to know the exact time and location you were born to find out what your rising sign is.

Once you find out your rising sign, there is no doubt that you will recognize yourself in it. Sometimes people even feel more strongly connected to their rising sign than to their sun sign as they tend to see themselves in a similar way as the outside world does..

Why It Is Important To Know Your Rising Sign

The importance of the rising sign is astonishing. It plays a huge part in who you are as a person. It describes how you express yourself to the outside world, and how you tend to deal with challenges and life in general. It tells you something about your image and how you relate to others.

Now, if you think, ‘but I already know how I express myself’, the rising sign will give you some extra context. It will make you understand how you relate to other people and why. This will also help you better understand why other people express themselves in the way that they do.

How To Know Your Rising Sign

To know what your rising sign is, you need to know your date, place and time of birth. Don’t know your birth time? I’ve described what you can do to find it here. If you don’t know the date and place, some of these steps will apply too.

When you do have this information, you can easily find your rising sign online. For example, here is a site with a rising sign calculator that you can use. You can also calculate it yourself by using the method described on this site.

If you want to even go deeper into why you are who you are, and why you have the struggles you are having, you can get an even deeper understanding of yourself by analyzing your birth chart. Besides your rising sign, your birth chart has loads more interesting information about you in it.

You might find that at first glance your birth chart looks pretty confusing, but it is less complicated than it looks and you will be intrigued by it no doubt!

The Birth Chart And Why You Need To Get Yours

Your birth chart will give you an exact snapshot of the sky at the moment you were born. It tells you the location of all the planets on that exact moment in time, at that exact place in the world.

Your birth chart is unique to you (except maybe if you have a twin). From your birth chart, you can also derive information about your struggles in life and about what you need to focus on for self-improvement. It can even give you insight in the generation you are a part of and about the future to come.

Isn’t it amazing how much Astrology can tell us about ourselves? When I found out about this (and that wasn’t that long ago!), I was amazed by how things fell into place. Go get a copy of your birth chart today, if you haven’t already! You will surely find out a lot about your life, personality and personal challenges. You can get one on this site here. (The extended version is not free, but is definitely worth getting in my opinion!)

>>Find more on how to read and interpret your birth chart here

👉👉 For some fun stuff and to learn more about Astrology, also check out these 11 Astrology Essentials for 2023 🤩🌛🪐

How To Know Your Rising Sign Without Your Birth Time

If you don´t know your birth time, this is what you can do to find it:

1. Check your Birth Certificate
2. Look for Hospital Records, in case you were born in a hospital
3. Ask Family Members
4. Find your Birth Card that was created to announce when you were born
5. If none of the above were helpful, you can try Birth Time Rectification. This is generally done through an astrologer that is specialized in this field. You will be asked about certain life events and that information will be used to derive your most probable birth time.
6. Another option is to try Kinesiology. This is a method that uses muscle tests to derive what your birth time is. After all, you were there at the time you were born, so the assumption is that the information is somewhere stored in your body.
7. If you still cannot find it, you can see if a Psychic can retrieve this information for you.
8. As a Last Resort, you can pick a time in the morning or at noon, but realize that the outcome will probably not be very accurate.

Meaning Of The Different Zodiac Rising Signs

There are 12 Zodiac Signs and 12 Houses with all a different theme. Your Rising Sign rules your First House, which means it influences your image. It determines what type of first impression you leave when you meet someone new, and what your personal style is like.

These are the meanings of the different Zodiac rising signs:

Aries Rising Meaning

Element: Fire

Ruling planet: Mars

There is a fire burning in you, Aries! You are a very driven person and you take action when you need to. It is unlikely that you come across as shy to others. When you want something, you go for it with passion and there is no stopping you. This is a very helpful quality in your life. Be mindful to also slow down sometimes, and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

Taurus Rising Meaning

Element: Earth

Ruling planet: Venus

Taurus, you are a rock! You are loyal, down-to-earth and hard working, but always with a nose for the finer things in life. You can be stubborn but also very sensual (your ruling planet is Venus after all). It is very likely you do well in your career thanks to your strong drive, creativity and actionable nature. You just want life to feel comfortable and have a neck for attracting money. Good on you!

Gemini Rising Meaning

Element: Air

Ruling planet: Mercury

You are sharp, Gemini! You are outgoing, high in energy and just love to talk. Gemini is one of the most intellectual signs of the Zodiac and you are always curious and inquisitive. Others may think you’re flirtatious but can it be that you are just your outgoing self? Be mindful of not being in your head too much and also create space for your more heartfelt feminine side.

Cancer Rising Meaning

Element: Water

Ruling planet: The Moon

Like a crab, you have a hard shell and a very sensitive interior, Cancer! You can be highly emotional but you are also very dynamic, creative and are great at taking initiative! Know that your sensitivity is your strength, as long as you learn to not get overly sensitive or stay inside your shell too often. The world needs more of your warm and caring nature.

Leo Rising Meaning

Element: Fire

Ruling planet: The Sun

Leo, you love to shine, and you do! Like a powerful, generous and beautiful lion with a golden mane. You need to feel like a king or queen and don’t like being ignored, and you rarely are. You have a very proud energy and people often notice you. Ensure you don’t get overly dramatic and demand all the attention, even when you feel that the world revolves around you (as it revolves around your ruler, The Sun).

Virgo Rising Meaning

Element: Earth

Ruling planet: Mercury

Virgo, you are down-to-earth and reasonable! People and employers love to have you around as you are precise, helpful and practical. You just do what needs to be done after thoroughly analyzing the situation. You are serious and not too crazy about taking risks, but you can also be very creative! As you are ruled by the planet Mercury, you just want to communicate in a clear and precise way. You may not stand out that much, but we all need a Virgo in our lives.

Libra Rising Meaning

Element: Air

Ruling planet: Venus

Libra, people seem to just love you! You seem to attract others effortlessly. You are easygoing, very accommodating and tend to bring the balance to a situation. Besides being very social and very capable of having fun, you are in love with love and walk with your head in the clouds quite often. Because you are very passionate, you can quickly jump into relationships, but you also need to learn to stand on your own.

Scorpio Rising Meaning

Element: Water

Ruling planet: Pluto

Scorpio, you have some power in you! You can come accross as mysterious but you are also very hot! Being the most dark and the most sexy sign of the Zodiac, you are someone to be reckoned with. You have a strong intuition and can easily read a situation. People better not piss you off as you may sting like a scorpio and never forget about the situation. Some people will find you intimidating because of your intense personality.

Sagittarius Rising Meaning

Element: Fire

Ruling planet: Jupiter

You´re life is an adventure, Sagittarius! Jupiter is your ruling planet and it shows. You have a cheerful and optimistic approach to life. You love to have fun, to seek adventure and are full of energy. You love to learn new things, and your quest to understand life, you would make a great teacher. You are not shy of taking big risks, but be wary of not getting too indifferent about things.

Capricorn Rising Meaning

Element: Earth

Ruling planet: Saturn

Capricorn, you have some endurance! You have the capability to be very successful as you will let nothing stand in your way when you have a goal. Your discipline, clarity and groundedness can get you far. You can be a capable leader and have a strong attachment to material possessions and money. Don’t project your high expectations of yourself on others, there is more to life than only work.

Aquarius Rising Meaning

Element: Air

Ruling planet: Uranus

You are a free thinker and a rebel, Aquarius! Despite your name, you are an air sign and live very much in your head. It doesn’t seem that you care too much about what other people think of you. You don’t like authority and have the potential to liberate others that cannot think as freely as you. Embrace your originality.

Pisces Rising Meaning

Element: Water

Ruling planet: Neptune

You are a dreamer, Pisces! You are like a fish in water. Just when people think they got a hold of you, you slip through their fingers again. Although your dreamy nature can be very inspiring and intriguing for people, it can confuse them at the same time. You love to go after what your soul desires, you are a true mystic. Develop your psychic abilities, if you haven’t already!

Want To Know More?

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