What is a rising sign?

A rising sign, also known as the ascendant, is the sign of the zodiac that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth. It's one of the three most important components of your natal chart, the other two being your sun sign and your moon sign.

Your rising sign can reveal a lot about your personality, your approach to life, and the way you present yourself to others. It represents the image that you project to the world and the mask that you wear in social situations.

Calculating your rising sign requires knowing the exact time and location of your birth. There are several online tools and apps that can do the calculation for you based on your birth information. Once you know your rising sign, you can read about its characteristics and how it interacts with your sun and moon signs.

It's important to note that while your sun sign represents your core identity and your moon sign represents your emotional self, your rising sign is more about how others perceive you. It can be thought of as the filter through which you view the world and the world views you.