How you see the world & how the world sees you, according to your rising sign ✨
The Rising (or Ascendant) is often identified as describing how others perceive you. However, what is not often discussed is that it also denotes how you perceive the world. Eve Jackson, a psychological astrologer from the 1980s, explains:
"The ascendant has been likened to a lens interposed between us and our environment so that we see the world through the particular distortions or colour of that lens, and the world perceives the same distortion or colouration in us."
This speaks to the reciprocal relationship between perception and reality. We act as mirrors, reflecting the world we think we see. Read on to find out what this means for each sign:
🐏 Aries Rising You see the world as a challenge, an adventure, as exciting and ready to be conquered. As such, the world sees you as dynamic, adventurous and risk-seeking. You notice opportunities. Others see in you an entrepreneur.
🐂 Taurus Rising You see the world as stable, enduring and harmonious. As such, the world sees you as patient, hard-working and traditional. You notice the beautiful in the mundane. Others see you as grounded.
👯♂️ Gemini Rising You see the world as versatile, busy and multi-faceted. As such, the world sees you as adaptable, curious, quick-witted and talkative. You notice originality. Others see you as a jack of all trades.
🦀 Cancer Rising You see the world as inconsistent, always in flow like the ocean. As such, you tend towards restlessness. You also see the world as powerful and somewhat scary, and this results in defensiveness and a strong drive towards security. You notice people’s vulnerabilities. Others see in you a mother figure.
🦁 Leo Rising You see the world as bright, enjoyable and abundant. As such, the world sees you as warm, generous and friendly. You notice the best in everything. Others see you as a leader.
👰 Virgo Rising You see the world through an analytical/ordered lens, and perceive it as hostile and critical. As such, you are seen as a perfectionist, helpful to a fault, but often also as judgemental. You notice the details. Others see you as innocent.
⚖️ Libra Rising You see the world as beautiful, balanced and full of many glittering and exciting paths to pursue. As such, the world sees you as elegant, compromising and indecisive. You notice unfairness. Others see in you a marriage partner.
🦂 Scorpio Rising You see the world as dangerous, destructive and full of secrets. As such, the world sees you as observant, penetrating and intense. You notice difficult truths. Others see you as a lone wolf.
🐎 Sagittarius Rising You see the world as expansive, interesting and full of questions. As such, the world sees you as open-minded, enthusiastic and free-spirited. You think of things from multiple perspectives. Others see you as a straight-shooter.
🐐Capricorn Rising You see the world as serious and meaningful, yet harsh. As such, you are consistent, disciplined and cynical. You notice high quality. Others see you as reliable.
⛲️ Aquarius Rising You see the world as chaotic, weird and interesting. As such, the world sees you as unpredictable, aloof and somewhat detached. You notice eccentricities. Others see in you a unique individual.
🐟 Pisces Rising You see the world as confusing, deceptive and somewhat mystical. As such, the world sees you as intuitive, gentle and vague. You notice the things no one else does. Others see you as otherworldly.
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