the keyword for each rising sign and why
aries rising - courageous
these people like to get things done immediately. this can be both a good thing and a bad thing. they are usually impulsive because they want to solve problems quickly. they are very competitive! they get angry quickly but they get over it just as fast. this can change depending on the rest of their chart. they don’t hold grudges because they don’t like to drag things out for too long. they are restless, active and fearless. at their workplace or school, when there’s a crisis (no matter how small), aries rising naturally takes the role as the leader. they are enthusiastic and adventurous. this might intimidate people who are quieter. they’re charming and love to chase the person they’re attracted to. they love to focus on their goals. aries rising is very motivated to succeed. everyone will notice when an aries rising is in the room.
these guys are very relaxed. they’re stable, responsible and reliable. they are very loyal, but to everything, not just people. this is why they hate change. this can also relate to their stubbornness. even though they aren’t typically super loud or all over the place, it’s easy to notice a taurus rising. they love material possessions. they’re very cautious. they don’t want to hurt other people, especially when rejecting someone. even though they don’t want to hurt them, they want to be honest. they want to be successful and are very artistic. they’re either very nice and social or rude and quiet. they are very patient. it’s obvious when they have a certain opinion on you, though they won’t mention it. you’ll just know and they’ll stay respectful.
gemini rising - intellectual
they LOVE to learn. they want to know about everything! they’re super curious. there’s not one topic they’re not interested in. they are restless and impatient. everyone knows how clever they are. gemini risings are EXCELLENT with communication. this leads to them talking a lot. they’re very bubbly. they analyze everything around them and have very short attention spans. they’re great at getting other people to like them because of how witty and charming they are. they know exactly what the other person wants to hear and will say it. they also mimic other people’s mannerisms. they’re great at pretending they’re paying attention when they’re not. they’re very good at multitasking. they are great debaters! gemini risings don’t like schedules. they’re very social but they don’t want anyone getting close to them. they love exchanging ideas.
it’s easy to meet a cancer rising. you immediately feel like you’ve already known them. they make you feel comfortable without even trying. they are very sensitive. they approach things in a soft way- never harsh when they talk to people or when doing something. they are usually very shy and may sometimes feel like they need to protect themselves. when they’re doing something they aren’t familiar with, they’re cautious. this may change depending on the rest of their chart. some cancer risings may appear over-sensitive and moody. security is very important to them. they don’t like anything to be casual and unsure. they may appear vulnerable but might not be. they are imaginative, sympathetic and sentimental. they like to make other people happy and care about their image.
leo risings stand out. they always make some sort of impression on other people. they’re very careful about how they appear to others. they’re very aware of their image and they’re ALWAYS on a stage, even if it’s not literal. they appear bossy, dramatic and they jump to conclusions. they also are VERY fun to be around, ambitious, and enthusiastic. they have lots of ideas. they’re great at presenting and love to be admired. leo risings can turn into power-hungry or aggressive. they are very artistic and excited. they know how to make everyone else have fun. they’re great at making other people passionate about something they’re passionate about.
virgo risings are shy. they are very reserved so people might mistake them for being rude and critical. they’re very loyal to their friends. they care a lot about details. people tend to go to virgo risings for help. they’re very modest and helpful. they tend to have anxiety issues. virgo risings are very good at adapting to change. they can be pretty critical without realizing how sensitive others may be. they are very practical and organized. they’re great at learning and they’re very curious. virgo risings are very dependable and excellent at teaching. they love to keep busy and are great at focusing, so they’re great at finishing projects!
libra risings are very approachable. they’re very charming. developing a relationship with one may seem great, but they don’t do very well in personal relationships. however, this may change depending on the rest of their chart! they are very dependent and love companionship. libra risings love to look good. they care a lot about what they wear. they love the arts. they’re very social but they appear emotionally detached and unavailable. they also come off as shallow and bossy. they may be very indecisive. libra risings love to get their way. they try to please everyone by agreeing with them, which can lead to problems. they do this because they love to be loved. this is another thing that may change depending on the rest of their chart. they are always surrounded by friends!
scorpio rising - dominating
no one messes with a scorpio rising because no one wants to. there’s something about them that makes everyone want to respect them. they are very determined. they’re either loved or hated by others, there’s no in between. they are unaware of how they come off to others. they are all about being private. they always try to figure out what other people’s intentions are. scorpio risings like other people who are reliable and comfortable to be around. they usually dislike making impulsive decisions and are very defensive of themselves. they have a very tough shell, it’s hard to crack it and find out what’s inside. they can either be very loud or very quiet. they love competition and are very driven. scorpio risings are clever, critical and intuitive.
sagittarius rising - optimistic
every sagittarius rising is very adventurous. they want to explore! they have tons of energy and are restless. they’re very direct and likable. sagittarius risings love to talk and everything they say is very interesting. you never get bored when you’re with a sagittarius rising. they’re very optimistic. others will view them as confident and naive. they’re very humorous and charismatic. they’re excellent at bringing two people together. sagittarius risings typically don’t like routine or competition. they love independence and freedom. “the journey is worth more than the destination” perfectly describes them. they’re very generous and love helping, unless it requires doing a task that they can find boring. a sagittarius rising is the definition of enthusiastic.
capricorn rising - mature
capricorn risings are excellent with deadpan humor. they appear very serious, even when they aren’t trying to be. they seem to be serious when doing what ever they want to do. they are very aware of how they appear to others. they want other people to view them as successful. they are very responsible and reliable. this can change, depending on the rest of their chart. they focus on their goals and often worry about the future. if they don’t like something about themselves, this can lead them to self-destruction. they like to hang around people who will improve their image. they may doubt some choices they make but it will always look like they’re very sure of themselves. they come across as very practical and reserved. they also may appear very stoic and wise.
aquarius risings are very unique. they like to appear original. they also appear very intellectual. they are very curious and approachable. many people may go to them for advice. they are the definition of humanitarian. aquarius risings don’t get surprised very easily but they always want to surprise everyone around them. they want to show others how diverse and different they can be. they want to appear unpredictable, and they typically do. they are very friendly and treat everyone with equal respect. they don’t really focus on details, but this also depends on the rest of their chart. they tend to feel like they’re excluded from other people. they care lots about personal freedom and love to play devil’s advocate.
pisces rising - unpredictable
these people like to just go with the flow. they are changeable. they tend to seem like an entirely different person every single day. this can help them attract a wide variety of people. they’re very charming. pisces risings aren’t very organized but this can change depending on the rest of their chart. they are very emotional. they’re artistic, imaginative and creative. they don’t like conflict. they’re sensitive to criticism. they’re great at helping people and keeping secrets. they’re great at manipulating others to feel sorry for them so they can get what they want. this is confusing, because they can also be vulnerable and want to help others get what they want. they usually don’t like attracting attention to themselves but this can also change depending on the rest of their chart.
