Rising Sign in Astrology

Although most people, whether they believe in horoscopes or not, know what their zodiac sign is, in other words, the sign of the Zodiac that the Sun was in at the time of their birth, they often do not know their rising sign. And, curiously, it is one of the most relevant factors to be taken into account.

Therefore, when interpreting a person’s horoscope, not only is it necessary to consider the sign, but also the rising sign has great importance, which is the degree and zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth, and it is the expression of your personality.

It is essential to know the exact time of birth, and this is because every two hours, a new sign rises, which can greatly vary the interpretation of the horoscope or natal chart.

It is also necessary to know the latitude and longitude of the city or country where the birth took place.

This is why, the same rising sign cannot be calculated for a person born in northern Europe than for another born, for example in South America, even though they may have been born at the same time.
 
The difference between the Sun sign (which we commonly call astrological sign) and the rising sign is that while the former shows the distinctive traits of our personality, the latter shows the physical and personality characteristics that we show to others, so that they can get to know us much better.
 
The rising sign, which is in the First House in Astrology, also shows our attitude towards new things, what arises within us or outside us.

That is, our rising sign will be present in our lives when we start a new relationship, or face a new stage, or new tasks.

In short, we can say that is a kind of filter through which we see the world as it determines much of our personality.

Therefore sometimes the rising sign is even more important than the zodiac sign.
 
The main characteristics of the rising signs are:
 
Aries: Strength, violence, principle, energy, head versus heart.
 
Taurus: Tranquility, serenity, stubbornness, jealousy, long-lasting harmony, perseverance, laziness, and idleness.

Gemini: Changes, routes and travel, trade, intellectual relationships, books, writings, beauty.
 
Cancer: Sea, maternity, woman, imagination, sensitivity, masses, tradition, protection, fertility.

Leo: Glory, love, organization, fire, drought, sterility, people.
 
Virgo: Purity, efficiency, service to others, kindness, analysis, humility, criticism.

Libra: Impartiality, justice, balance, agreement, cooperation, comparison, social character, weddings, and divorces.
 
Scorpio: Magic, occultism, occult forces, mystery, jealousy, inheritance, legacy, passionate dramas.
 
Sagittarius: Outdoors, adventure sports, idealism, curiosity, gambling, laws, prophecies.

Capricorn: Excessive responsibility, politics, history, stability, mastery, unavailability, deformity.
 
Aquarius: Ideals, goals to be achieved, plans, universal love, news, unexpected things that come up suddenly.

Pisces: Discretion, tranquility, unity, backup, deception, vice, imprisonment in a closed space, fertility.
 
On the other hand, there are also different traits depending on whether the rising sign is a fire, earth, air, or water sign.
 
Fire: These are people who have a hard time keeping calm and serene and are also very energetic.

Earth: These individuals are life forces, hypochondriacs who like to buy many material goods.
 
Air: Very nervous people; are individuals with great sensitivity and great literary and artistic inclinations.

Water: These are people who are fairly resistant to disease, and perhaps a little cold and not very receptive to others.