With Aquarius rising you meet the world as yourself, on your own terms. People see you as friendly but a little unusual, open-minded and hard to pin down. You treat everyone as an equal and stand out without trying.
Aquarius rises on the eastern horizon for about two hours each day on average, so your rising sign depends on your exact birth time and place.
How do others see Aquarius rising?
- Friendly and open-minded
- Unusual and independent
- Cool and calm
How does Aquarius rising meet the world?
You approach new situations with curiosity and a bit of distance. You like to understand the group, find your people and do things your own way. Your presence is distinctive. Many people with Aquarius rising have a look or manner that is slightly ahead of its time, and they are memorable for it.
What is the growth edge of Aquarius rising?
- Letting feelings show
- Accepting closeness
- Being flexible about your ideas
What is the chart ruler of Aquarius rising?
With Aquarius rising, your chart ruler is Uranus. The sign and house where it sits in your chart show where you most naturally put your energy, so two people with Aquarius rising can feel quite different.
What are the key facts about Aquarius?
| Symbol | The Water Bearer |
|---|---|
| Element | Air |
| Mode | Fixed |
| Ruler | Uranus (traditional: Saturn) |
| Polarity | Active (yang) |
| Opposite sign | Leo |
| Body | Ankles and circulation |
| Gemstone | Amethyst |
| Color | Electric blue |
How do you find your rising sign?
Enter your birth date, time and city in the free birth chart calculator. Your rising sign needs your birth time: it moves about one degree every four minutes. See do you need your exact birth time?