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Rising sign calculator
Your rising sign is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact minute you were born. Enter your birth date, time and city below to find it — together with your Sun and Moon signs and your Life Path number.
Why the rising sign needs your birth time
The Ascendant changes about every two hours, and a few minutes can matter when it is close to the edge of a sign. If you do not know your birth time, look for it on your birth certificate or hospital records, or ask a relative.
What your rising sign tells you
The rising sign describes your first impressions, your instinctive style and how you approach new situations. It also sets the houses of your birth chart, so it shapes where each planet acts in your life.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find my rising sign without my birth time?
Not reliably. The rising sign moves through all twelve signs in about 24 hours, so without a birth time it could be almost any sign. An approximate time narrows it down, but an exact time is best.
Is the rising sign more important than the Sun sign?
Neither is more important — they describe different things. The Sun is your core identity, the Moon your emotional needs and the rising sign your outer style. Together they are called your Big Three.
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