Your rising sign, also called your “Ascendant”, is like the mask you wear when first meeting someone. It shows how you appear to the world, how you might handle a new situation and what people see before they know you in depth. Your rising sign, determined by your time of birth, is ruled by a planet that affects your behavior and self-expression.

If you don’t know your rising sign yet, use our Free Rising Sign Calculator! Simply input your date, time and place of birth to discover your rising sign and your personality.

There are 12 possible Rising signs. Let’s take a look at each rising sign and how its ruling planet shapes your personality!

Aries Rising – The Fearless Leader

Ruling Planet: Mars

If you have Aries rising, you’re like a spark of fire! You enter a room with confidence and people notice you right away. Mars, your ruling planet, gives you energy, courage, as well as a strong desire to be the first. You enjoy new challenges, and you dislike waiting – you want things done immediately!

People think you have a bold/strong personality, but at times you can be a bit impatient or hasty. Your greatest challenge is to learn to slow down and think before you act. If you can balance your passion with patience, you’ll be unstoppable!

Taurus Rising – The Calm and Steady One

Ruling Planet: Venus

With Taurus as your rising sign, you’re likely calm, reliable, and strong. People feel safe around you as you have a stable and patient energy. Your ruling planet (Venus) grants you the love for beauty, comfort, and the finer things in life. You enjoy good food, cozy spaces, as well as the nice things that make life luxurious.

You dislike rushing into situations, and once you bring a decision to mind, you stick to it. This makes you reliable, but also stubborn sometimes. Adapting to change when you need to will help you grow, while still being steady and grounded.

Gemini Rising – The Curious Communicator

Ruling Planet: Mercury

If you have Gemini rising, you are always moving, talking and learning, like a buzzing bee! Your ruling planet (Mercury) gives you a quick wit, curiosity and plenty of ideas. People see you as fun, friendly, and full of energy. You love to chat, ask questions, and explore new things.

As you have a curious nature, it may be difficult for you to concentrate on one thing. You need to take slow and steady steps through one task at a time, instead of jumping to the next excitement. If you can do that, your natural charm and intelligence will take you far!

Cancer Rising – The Gentle Protector

Ruling Planet: The Moon

If your rising sign is Cancer, you are likely caring, warm, and emotional. With your ruling planet (the Moon), you are tuned in to the feelings of others and are seen as nurturing, supportive and protective. You naturally make people feel secure and loved.

Because you are feeling things so deeply, you might sometimes get overwhelmed or take things too personally. When you learn to set healthy emotional boundaries, you can support others without feeling drained. Your strength is your kind heart. Share it with the world but remember to take care of yourself too!

Leo Rising – The Star of the Show

Ruling Planet: The Sun

If Leo is your rising sign, you are a ray of sunshine to everyone around you! Your ruling planet (the Sun) gives you a warm, confident, charismatic energy. People see you as bold, friendly, and full of life. You love to express yourself through creativity, fashion or leadership.

Sometimes, you may find yourself craving attention, or feeling hurt when you don’t get it. Your challenge is how to let your light shine without needing constant attention. When you help others rise as well, your glowing personality can make you exceptionally memorable!

Virgo Rising – The Thoughtful Helper

Ruling Planet: Mercury

If your rising sign is Virgo, you appear organized, thoughtful, and intelligent. Being ruled by mercury makes you a superior problem solver and you notice details that others miss. Others see you as reliable, down-to-earth, and always willing to assist.

But you can be so hard on yourself (or others!) as you want it to be perfect. Not everything has to be perfect and that’s something you have to accept. When you stop worrying and go with the flow, you’ll still be helpful and reliable – without the stress!

Libra Rising – The Social Butterfly

Ruling Planet: Venus

With Libra rising, people admire your kindness and ability to bring people together for a heavenly living. Your ruling planet Venus makes you love beauty, harmony, and balance in all areas of life. People perceive you as friendly, elegant and someone who always knows how to make things fair.

You may have a hard time making decisions or saying “no” to people, as you want to keep the peace. It is hard for you to develop trust in yourself and your choices. When you manage to have a good balance between pleasing others and standing your ground, your natural charm will shine even more!

Scorpio Rising – The Mysterious One

Ruling Planet: Pluto & Mars

If you have Scorpio rising, people see you as a powerful, intense character and a bit of a mystery. The ruling planets (Pluto and Mars) bless you with a deep, magnetic energy that attracts people’s curiosity. You have strong intuition and can easily recognize the sentiments of others.

It’s often hard to read you because you are not the kind of person to share your emotions. It may be hard for you to accept that not everyone will hurt you. Your presence can truly change the dynamics of a situation when you use your power to bond.

Sagittarius Rising – The Free Spirit

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

If you have Sagittarius as your rising sign, you bring adventure wherever you go! Jupiter is your ruling planet, which makes you optimistic, curious and full of energy. Others view you as fun, open-minded and always on the lookout for the next big thing! You love to travel, learn, and experience new cultures.

Since you enjoy freedom, you may dislike routines or commitments. It may be hard to balance your adventurous and responsible sides. When you can stay grounded while living your dreams, life gets even more exciting!

Capricorn Rising – The Hard Worker

Ruling Planet: Saturn

People find you serious, reliable, and ambitious when Capricorn is your rising sign. Having Saturn as your ruling planet indicates that you are very responsible and desire success. You are hardworking to build a stable and secure future for yourself.

Because you take life seriously, you may sometimes forget to relax and enjoy life. Your challenge is to make time for fun and rest, while also working towards your goals. Your work ethic will take you far but don’t forget to keep work-life balance too!

Aquarius Rising – The Unique Thinker

Ruling Planet: Uranus & Saturn

If you have Aquarius rising, people view you as unique, creative, and independent. Uranus, your ruling planet, helps you think differently than others. You also love to break rules and try something new. People see you as forward-thinking, smart, and full of new ideas.

Since you value your individuality, you might feel distant from others at times. Your challenge is to embrace your uniqueness while staying connected. You will thrive when you find your tribe of like minds!

Pisces Rising – The Dreamer

Ruling Planet: Neptune

If Pisces is your rising sign, you seem gentle, creative and very intuitive to others. Your ruling planet is Neptune so you are highly sensitive to feelings. You have a natural connection towards art, music and spirituality.

Being sensitive, you can become lost in your thoughts and struggle with boundaries from time to time. Your challenge is to remain realistic while still embracing your dreams. When you strike the right balance, your creativity and compassion will inspire the world!

Finally, don’t forget to use our free tool to discover your Sun sign & get your astrological facts!