Calculate your Ascendant

Your Ascendant shows how people see you. Enter your details and see yours right away, free and with no sign-up.

What is the Ascendant

The Ascendant is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment you were born. It is often called the rising sign.

Your Sun sign shows who you are. Your Ascendant shows how you come across: first impressions, style and the way you walk into new situations. That is why many people don't resemble the description of their sign.

The Ascendant changes sign about every two hours, so your exact birth time matters. If you aren't sure of it, check your birth certificate.

What the Ascendant means in each sign

Ascendant in Aries

You come across as bold and direct. People see someone who acts right away.

Ascendant in Taurus

You come across as calm and steady. You make people feel safe from the first moment.

Ascendant in Gemini

You come across as curious and quick. You start conversations easily and people remember you as good company.

Ascendant in Cancer

You come across as gentle and caring. People trust you before they know you.

Ascendant in Leo

People notice you the moment you walk in. You give off confidence and warmth.

Ascendant in Virgo

You come across as tidy and attentive. People sense they can rely on you.

Ascendant in Libra

You come across as pleasant and balanced. You win people over with tact and style.

Ascendant in Scorpio

You come across as reserved and strong. People sense you see more than you say.

Ascendant in Sagittarius

You come across as open and cheerful. People feel at ease with you from the start.

Ascendant in Capricorn

You come across as serious and mature. People take you seriously from the first meeting.

Ascendant in Aquarius

You come across as different and independent. People remember you for your own way of thinking.

Ascendant in Pisces

You come across as gentle and dreamy. People sense you understand them without many words.

Frequently asked questions

Can I calculate my Ascendant without a birth time?

No. The Ascendant changes sign about every two hours, so without a time the result won't be correct.

What is the difference between my sign and my Ascendant?

Your sign is where the Sun was when you were born. Your Ascendant is the sign rising on the horizon at that same moment.

Why do you need my birth place?

The rising sign depends on where you watch the sky from. Two people born in the same minute in different cities can have different Ascendants.