What’s your sign?
“Ever read your sun sign’s horoscope and wondered why it felt like it was missing the mark?
Reading your rising could shed a lot of light on the matter,” she explains.
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The ascendant placement determines the layout of the entire house systemin the chart.
“It’s your personality, your build, the first things people notice about you.”
Don’t just rely on your parents' memories.
The sign that that line cuts through is your rising."
after you grab your birth time, you’re free to also head toAstro.comto create a proper chart.
There are also apps available, including Costar and TimePassages, that calculate birth charts.
Of course, you could always work directly with an astrologer to help you navigate your chart as well.
Astrology is supposed to be fun, so don’t stress about it there’s always more to learn.
Now let’s start scrolling to learn what others see when they first meet you.
If you’reanAriesrising, chances are you come off as brave, opinionated, and independent.
You have a powerful and commanding presence and may even be seen as intimidating.
You are the fierce warrior of the zodiac.
Aries' ruling planet is Mars, the god of war.
Being the first sign, you lead the cavalry.
Aries rising, you are a trailblazer who leaps before you look and asks for forgiveness, not permission.
You also act on your instincts, which are usually spot-on.
If you’reaTaurusrising, you likely give off fierce, dependable, and strong-willed vibes.
But you also have a softer side.
You enjoy the good things in life, including beautiful clothes, fine food, and massages.
You’re the first earth sign, and you represent earthiness in its purest form.
If you’reaGeminirising, people likely perceive you as talkative, bright, and curious.
Your highly creative mind can spit out ideas a mile a minute.
However, you might get overwhelmed sometimes by the desire to do everything at once.
This same principle can be applied to your love life.
Geminis are infamous heartbreakers and can be very picky when settling down with someone.
Gemini’s ruling planet is Mercury, the messenger of the gods.
As a result, you come off as charming, well-spoken, and are likely an excellent public speaker.
If you’reaCancerrising, then “traditional” and “nurturing” are words often used to describe you.
They come with pinchers and a hard exterior, after all.
If you’reaLeorising, people probably think of you as confident, vibrant, and fun.
You have a flair for the dramatic, and people immediately notice when you walk into the room.
Whether you work in the arts or just have an epic Instagram feed, you are also highly creative.
Seeing you live your best life inspires others to do the same.
Leo season is the summer, and you carry that carefree, sunny spirit with you.
This sign is also known as the child of the zodiac.
Like children, you live in the moment but can also be a little demanding.
Not everyone can keep up with your fiery energy, but don’t let the haters get you down.
If you’reaVirgorising, people who meet you may describe you as organized, put together, and reliable.
You may give the air of a perfectionist, which can be a bit intimidating at times.
Friends and lovers likely come to you for advice.
Virgo is the healer of the zodiac and cares deeply about those around them.
If you’reaScorpiorising, you may come off as mysterious, quiet, and alluring.
It’s not always a sexually charged charm, although it can be.
Rising Scorpios are intense, and you have your reasons.
You have a zest for life that’s contagious and are known as the optimist of the zodiac.
The glass is always half full for you.
You are outspoken, opinionated, and say what others arent saying.
you could often be quite blunt, and sometimes it backfires.
But, because the lucky planet Jupiter rules Sagittarius, you always come out on top.
If you’reaCapricornrising, you likely come off as mature, organized, and driven.
You are always put together and prepared.
You strive for greatness, and you expect much of yourself and others.
Much of this is because strict Saturn rules Capricorn, giving you major disciplinarian vibes.
And yes, rising Cap, this can be as kinky as it sounds.
If you’reanAquariusrising, you may be perceived as intellectual, innovative, and a humanitarian.
You’re also known for being very individualistic and unafraid to let your freak flag fly.
Your ruling planet is Uranus, which is as eccentric as you are.
Therefore, you are intrinsically linked to all of humanity.
Pisces' ruling planet is the magical Neptune, which makes you mysterious and alluring.
