Astrology – The Rising Sign

Most of us are aware of our Sun sign, but do you know your rising sign?

The rising sign affects many of our interactions with the world. It has an impact on how we pursue our goals and deal with others. Unlike the Sun sign, whose influence can be concealed to an extent, the rising sign’s effect on us is more visibile. In fact, it may speak more about how you come across to others than your Sun sign does.

The rising sign is calculated based on your precise birth time. Unlike many of the other signs in your astrology, the rising sign is therefore different for people born on the same day but at different times.

Your Sun sign is based on the constellation the sun is in at that specific time of year. The rising sign, on the other hand, is based on the sign that is coming into power at that specific time of day.

You can find several rising sign calculators on the internet – you will need to provide your birth date and time, and place (timezone).

While the Sun sign speaks of your core, your general characteristics and drive, the rising sign can be considered more part of your charisma. It has an impact on your ambition, your passions and the effect you have on other people.

Where your Sun sign is your core, your rising sign is your exterior.

Because of the power your rising sign has on our day to day interactions, when reading horoscopes some choose to read predictions for their rising sign rather than their Sun sign.