What’s my rising sign?
Your rising sign, or Ascendant, is the zodiac sign that was coming up over the eastern horizon at the minute you were born. It changes roughly every two hours, so it needs your birth time and place. Enter them below and it’s calculated on the spot, in your browser.
Questions
What does the rising sign mean?
In astrology the Ascendant describes your first impression and your approach to new situations: the “front door” of your chart. Your Sun sign is who you are at the core; your rising sign is how you tend to meet the world.
Why do I need my exact birth time?
The Ascendant moves through all twelve signs in a day, about one degree every four minutes. Even 15 to 30 minutes can change it, especially near the edge of a sign. A birth certificate or hospital record is the most reliable source.
How accurate is this calculator?
Positions are computed from real astronomical data (astronomy-engine), with the historical time zone and daylight saving rules of your birthplace, including older ones many sites get wrong, such as Dutch time before 1940 or summer 1946.
I don’t know my birth time. Now what?
You can still get your Sun sign and, on most days, your Moon sign. The rising sign and houses really do need the time; some people get it from a parent, a baby book or the town hall.
Also try the Moon sign calculator or browse all twelve signs. For self-reflection and entertainment.