What's my Rising sign?

Free. You'll need your birth date, exact birth time and birthplace.

Your Rising sign, or Ascendant, is the sign that was coming up over the eastern horizon at the exact minute you were born. It's the way you meet the world: your first impression, your style, and the energy people pick up on before they really know you.

The Rising sign changes roughly every two hours, so you need your birth time and birthplace to find it. If you don't know your birth time, your Sun and Moon signs are still a good place to start.

All 12 rising signs

Questions people ask

Do I need my birth time to find my Rising sign?

Yes. The Rising sign changes about every two hours, so an exact birth time is needed. A time from your birth certificate or a parent's memory works; even 30 minutes can change it.

What does my Rising sign mean?

Your Rising sign describes how you come across: first impressions, your instinctive approach to new situations and your personal style. Its ruling planet is called your chart ruler.

Is the Rising sign the same as the Ascendant?

Yes. Rising sign and Ascendant mean the same thing: the zodiac sign on the eastern horizon at your birth.