Rising sign calculator

    Find your ascendant for free – exact from your birth time and place

    Your rising sign (ascendant) is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon when you were born. It shows how you meet the world and the first impression you make – and, through the descendant, the kind of partner you are drawn to.

    The rising sign changes roughly every two hours, so your birth time should be as accurate as possible.

    Rising sign FAQ

    What is the difference between sun sign and rising sign?

    Your sun sign depends on the date and describes your core self. Your rising sign depends on the time and place and describes your outward style – how others see you first.

    Why do I need an exact birth time?

    The Earth turns once a day, so all twelve signs cross the horizon. The ascendant moves about one degree every four minutes.

    What is the descendant?

    The point opposite the ascendant, the cusp of the seventh house. It describes partnership and the qualities you are attracted to.

    How is the rising sign calculated here?

    Our calculation engine AstroCorex™, built on the open astronomy-engine, computes local sidereal time and where the ecliptic crosses your horizon – the same maths used by professional astrology software.