The rising sign (ascendant)

What the rising sign is

The Ascendant is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth: the doorway into life. It describes your spontaneous way of presenting yourself, the first impression you give, and the style in which you begin things. It is the lens through which the whole chart expresses itself.

Calculating your rising sign takes three data points: date, EXACT time and place of birth. The ascendant changes sign roughly every two hours — an approximate time can change it completely. Noviluna computes it with ephemeris along with your full birth chart, free.

Sources: Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos · modern astrological tradition

Calculate your rising sign

Date of birth

Time of birth

Place of birth

The rising sign in each sign

In Aries →: It presents itself with direct, decisive energy: it enters life pushing forward.
In Taurus →: It presents itself with calm and solidity: it conveys trust and a serene physical presence.
In Gemini →: It presents itself with agility and easy words: it conveys curiosity and youthfulness.
In Cancer →: It presents itself gently and receptively: it conveys warmth and a protective reserve.
In Leo →: It presents itself with presence and dignity: it conveys confidence and magnetism.
In Virgo →: It presents itself with discretion and attention to detail: it conveys competence and prudence.
In Libra →: It presents itself with charm and courtesy: it conveys harmony and seeks to please.
In Scorpio →: It presents itself with contained intensity: it conveys magnetism and mystery.
In Sagittarius →: It presents itself with enthusiasm and frankness: it conveys optimism and breadth.
In Capricorn →: It presents itself with seriousness and restraint: it conveys responsibility and maturity, even when young.
In Aquarius →: It presents itself with originality and friendly distance: it conveys independence and something unclassifiable.
In Pisces →: It presents itself with gentleness and permeability: it conveys sensitivity and a dreamy air.

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