WHAT IS A RISING SIGN?
the rising sign, otherwise known as the ascendant, is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth. it is the marker of your first house, the house of self, physical body, personal aesthetic, personality, aka your overall vibe. your rising sign helps give shape to your lifes journey, the challenges you face, the missions you persue, and is the lense through which you view the world around you. many people identify strongly with their rising sign, often moreso than their sun sign (the sign of your birthday).
A RISING SIGN HOROSCOPE PROVIDES greater ASTROLOGICAL ACCURACY BECAUSE IT CONSIDERS THE TRANSITS AS THEY RELATE TO THE HOUSES IN YOUR BIRTH CHART. YOUR RISING SIGN DICTATES YOUR FIRST HOUSE, which means we then know the layout of the rest of your chart.
HOW DO I FIND MY RISING SIGN
A BIRTH CHart will provide your rising sign, so long as you know your time of birth. the birth chart reports i offer do provide your rising sign, but there are also many great free resources...
Astro Dienst
Cafe Astrology
If you do not know your time of birth, listen to the horoscope that corresponds with your sun sign (birthday)!
Weekly horoscopes are usually posted on mondays between 1pm - 5pm EST
