With Scorpio rising you meet the world with intensity and reserve. People sense depth and strength in you, and often find you magnetic and hard to read. You reveal little at first and watch carefully before you trust.
Scorpio 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 Scorpio rising?
- Intense and magnetic
- Private and watchful
- Strong and composed
How does Scorpio rising meet the world?
You approach new situations quietly, sizing up people and power before you show your hand. When you commit, you commit fully. Your presence is striking and contained. Many people with Scorpio rising have a penetrating gaze and a taste for dark or simple looks.
What is the growth edge of Scorpio rising?
- Letting people in sooner
- Softening your guard
- Releasing old suspicions
What is the chart ruler of Scorpio rising?
With Scorpio rising, your chart ruler is Pluto. The sign and house where it sits in your chart show where you most naturally put your energy, so two people with Scorpio rising can feel quite different.
What are the key facts about Scorpio?
| Symbol | The Scorpion |
|---|---|
| Element | Water |
| Mode | Fixed |
| Ruler | Pluto (traditional: Mars) |
| Polarity | Receptive (yin) |
| Opposite sign | Taurus |
| Body | Reproductive system |
| Gemstone | Topaz |
| Color | Deep red |
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?