Most of us know what sign we are. . .Libra, Cancer, Aquarius, etc. . .but do you know your moon and rising (ascendant) sign?
These two signs make for a deeper insight into your personality based on when and where you were born. It looks at the position of the moon as well as a constellation the day and time you came into this world. It really is amazing how the planets and stars sure know us pretty well. . .
To find your moon + rising sign, here’s what you’re going to need:
- Your date of birth (easy to remember I hope!)
- Your time of birth (time to call Mom!)
- What city you were born in (Mom will know)
- This website: Astrolabe
My favorite website to find out moon and rising signs is Astrolabe. It’s free, it’s clear and specific and it provides a ton of insight into your birth chart! Pay attention to the first three paragraphs after you receive your birth chart. Those make up your rising, sun and moon sign. I will dive into the other information you will receive at a later time.
Taking a peek at mine. . .I am an astrological combo platter. . .but also with some poignant common threads.
My sun is in Aries (fire)
My moon is in Capricorn (earth)
My rising/ascendant is in Libra (air)
Important to note, all three are cardinal signs. Cardinal signs (there are four, the last including Cancer) are the principal signs. The instigators, pioneers, always engaged, restless to lead and start new endeavors. If you look closer at my specific cardinal signs, Aries is the catalyst, a firebrand that inspires others by being totally committed to vision. Capricorn has a formidable, grounded presence, and a natural authority from being masters of the physical plane. Hmm…I’m pretty klutzy though 🙂 And Libra initiates through new ideas, and by being a balancing force among people.
I’ve always been a natural born trail blazer. . .not necessarily a rule breaker, but as a rule re-writer for my own life.
Now, I’ll take a peek at my rising, sun and moon sign information:
Sun is in 04 Degrees Aries. By nature, you are very energetic and high-spirited. You are fiercely independent — you must be first in everything you do, and you enjoy taking risks. You are the one who will rush in where angels fear to tread. Quite brilliant at initiating new projects, you are terrible at following them through to completion. You are an enthusiastic leader but you tend to be a reluctant follower. Often you are quick to anger, but you usually recover just as fast, regretting later things you said when you were upset. One of your best traits is that you are simple and direct, blunt and honest — just be careful you do not hurt others’ feelings. Your need to be competitive at all costs may provoke resistance from others, but, as long as you maintain your usual Sunny good humor, this should not prove to be a major problem for you.
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Rising Sign is in 26 Degrees Libra. Very attractive and popular, your charm helps you to get your own way and prevents others from getting angry with you. “Peace and harmony at all costs” is your battle cry. You always try to ameliorate or to cosmetically hide any physical ugliness or any angry feelings between people. Flashy, but not gaudy, you prefer to dress elegantly. You generally have good taste in music, art and literature. Beware of the tendency to compromise yourself in your attempt to be agreeable at all times. A bit of a social butterfly, at times you can be vain and lazy. For the most part, however, you are gracious and affectionate, and your refined and aristocratic demeanor serves as a role model to others.
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Moon is in 13 Degrees Capricorn. You are serious and shy and very uncomfortable in those situations where spontaneous and exuberant emotional reactions seem called for. An achiever, you prefer doing practical, worthwhile things that produce tangible results. You need role models to respect, love and emulate. You tend to feel that you’re a failure unless you get an important and highly respected position in life. Don’t be so hard on yourself! For you, practical needs always win out over emotional considerations. Remember that you too have the right to comfort, security and love. Dutiful and patient, when you make an emotional commitment, you sign on for the long haul — your love is long-enduring.
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My take on my chart. . .
Aries (sun sign): Why yes. . .I am awesome at coming up with ideas and starting new projects. Follow through to completion can be a different story. But NOT this year. This year: I am a finisher! And, I am super energetic most of the time, and especially in the morning!
Libra (rising sign): “Peace and harmony at all costs.” YES, YES and YES! And, “beware of the tendency to compromise yourself in your attempt to be agreeable at all times.” YEP. . .working on that! And. . .I am pretty darn charming 😉
Capricorn (moon sign): I do not fit into these traits at all: “You are serious and shy and very uncomfortable in those situations where spontaneous and exuberant emotional reactions seem called for.” And, I don’t agree with this being a part of my personality either: “For you, practical needs always win out over emotional considerations.” I’m highly emotional and attach to those feelings within myself and others with a heightened sense. I think I find most conflict with this sign.
*There are many other resources to find more in-depth information on your rising and moon signs. Astrolabe is one of thousands. If you’re looking to dive deeper into your personality, this is going to sound very trite, but simply Google your specific moon, rising or sun sign that you want more information on!
What do the stars say about you?
Do they draw near-perfect parallels to your personality? Are the traits described in conflict with who you are?
Share and compare!
Thank you for sharing about astrological chart with us Blair. Astrology is something that fascinates me without having much understanding of it. I can’t help but wonder whoever figured out all this knowledge and wisdom that says so much about who we are? One day I hope to get to know what astrology is all about and at least learn to read my own astrology chart with a better understanding. Right now what I seem to like best are all the symbols for without knowing what they mean necessarily. 🙂
Of course! I enjoy astrology so much…and you’re right, who did figure this all out for everyone? So awesome. I understand where you’re coming from – the timing will find you! If you find out your moon + rising sign I would love to know! Enjoy your day 🙂
Thanks for the great site Blair. I’ve been trying to find a good one. I did my chart and it was very interesting. Lots of Libra (which I knew), I’m a typical Virgo (which I knew), but all sorts of Gemini as well which was a surprise. Explains a lot about my frantic need to multitask at all times though! xx
Surely! I think the website does a great job of being interesting and to the point 🙂 Love hearing a bit about your chart! Multitasking – awesome and annoying at the same time 🙂 Sounds like you have a great balance, though! Enjoy your week!
My sun is in Aries too 🙂 Makes me STRONG!
Agreed! Love it Sylvie! 🙂
Hi Blaire,
Thanks goodness, I found your blog and was able to settle the dust about rising and moon sign today finally.
I did a chart and studied in more than two-three places after here and now I have got the complete picture of who exactly I am and what I need to do know.
Vow! That’s amazing. A revelation to me in a way. I have been studying zodiacs and horros for quite a while, but was actually only looking at the sun sign only. Now figuring about the moon and ascendant signs has given me a closure big tym.
I learn that, I am a:
– Sun in Capricorn
– Moon in Cancer
– Ascendant in Sagittarius
And it’s awesome I think, cause now I now what the world thinks of me, what I think of myself and what I need to know and go out and do about it.
Thanks a ton!
God bless you and love your ‘Soul Strength + Inspiration’ section, subscribing to it.
Best regards,
Aksh
Hey Aksh! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting on my little blog that could 🙂 Isn’t it fun to find your rising and moon sign? I just love the insight it gives. I so love that you shared yours! I can relate to all of those signs very well. I appreciate your kind words and support – hope to chat more soon! Blair 🙂
I know I am gemni
That was really informative, thank you for that 🙂
I m always interested in what the stars have planned for me 😛
By the way, I found an online calculator where you put in your data and it tells you what ascendant you are: http://www.astrosofa.com/horoscope/ascendant
I am looking forward to more interesting posts 🙂
I’m
sun- Gemini- ou have a quick, bright and agile mind, but an extremely short attention span. You love the external, kaleidoscopic aspects of life, but you tend to avoid (and even fear) deep, close emotional involvements. As such, you seem to enjoy travel and sightseeing and generally being “on-the-go.” You get quite listless when things around you become static and dull, but your excitement returns whenever you are stimulated by a new idea. Chatty, inquisitive and quite playful, you enjoy practical jokes and games in general. Your moods change quickly and often — you are very restless and constantly in motion. You are known for your versatility and adaptability. Your vivaciousness enlivens any social gathering. (So VERY true).
Rising sign- Cancer- Very sensitive by nature, you prefer to be in your own familiar surroundings. Cautious and conservative, you make changes in your life only very slowly, if at all. You do not open up easily to strangers. Friendships are made for life, however — once given, your trust is forever. Your mother, your home as a child and your early family life in general are very important to you. You are also very sentimental. When you feel self- confident, you are gentle, giving and protective of the needs of others. But when you feel insecure or threatened, you become overly sensitive to criticism, shy, withdrawn and moody. You have a strong need for security — in the sense that you are being loved, nourished and protected. (True aha).
Moon- Leo- You always want to be proud of yourself and will never do anything that will make yourself look bad. You need the respect and admiration of others and enjoy attracting attention to yourself. Everything you do tends to be self-emphasized and self-exaggerated. Very stubborn, willful and independent yourself, be sure to allow others who are close to you the similar right to “be themselves.” Your need for love, affection and reassurance, and your tendency toward vanity, allow you to have your head easily turned by flattery. The more insecure you are, the more you tend to be a showoff. You love games and sports as a matter of fact, you would usually rather play than work. Be careful of a tendency to be snobbish and uppity — it does not become you.
(This is what I call my “shallow” side but it’s true).
Mercury and Venus are both Taurus-
M- A slow and careful thinker, you like to present ideas visually and concretely. Abstractions are quite difficult for you to understand. For you, everything must be practical and useful in order to merit your attention. You are a perfectionist — you enjoy being skillful enough to handle the dexterity required of fine craftsmanship. Cautious and conservative in your thinking, you are very slow to change your opinions. You are more apt to respond to an appeal to your feelings than to an appeal to logic or reason
(I agree with some of this)
V- You are known to be a warm and affectionate person, and you tend to form long- lasting attachments. The reverse of this is that you can also be quite possessive once you have made a commitment. The beauty, luxury and comfort of your surroundings are important to you and you will devote much time and energy to making your home just right. Beware of your tendency toward self-indulgence, especially with respect to eating incorrectly. You also need outside stimuli to get you in gear When things come too easily for you, you can be lazy and indolent. (Hmmmm yeah this is true).
And when you all of these combined you know what you have? A person who comes across as sweet and nice. Chatty and friendly. But then later on they realise I’m rather possesive and I have a sharp tongue and then I’m considered “fake” and “Two faced” when in reality If I’m uncertain on someone i’m on my best behaviour. I have my mood swings sure but I always apologise If I come across as harsh. I love my friends and would never let anyone harm them. Sometimes I have to be careful that I’m not to harsh when I’m trying ot protect them… Even from themselves. I have “commitment” issues because I do not open up one bit and when I do start to I pull back because… shocker! I find a flaw! (Oh no!) Usually it’s if they’re rude and that “makes me” look “bad”…. Yeah my shallow side. Looks are also important…. I wish they weren’t….. this is my leo side that prevents me. But my Gemini side as well. I pick flaws and then I decide half way that I don’t want to look beyound the flaws because I’ve “changed my mind”… Yup. But the one time I did look beyound the flaws and just fell for someone completely I become to much… So clingy and a wreck really. “I don’t like the thought of you talking to other girls…” Yup…. just talking bothered me because “what if”…. ANYWAY I agree with this reading. I just hate the way I am aha. These signs are a wreck when put together … Well I’ll just be the crazy hamster lady (and cat) when I’m older ahaha.