About What Is My Rising Sign

We built this site to give a straight answer to one question: what is my rising sign. You get a fast calculator that returns your Ascendant, a clear explanation of what that means, and simple guides that match how people actually use astrology. No fluff. No maze of pop-ups. You type your data and you get a result you can trust.

What the calculator does

The rising sign depends on birth time and birth place. Our tool reads both. It adjusts for your city’s time zone and daylight saving time so edge cases do not break the output. It maps the local time to the ecliptic and finds the exact sign on the eastern horizon at that moment. It then names the Ascendant sign and shows the basics in plain language.

How the calculation works

We use standard astronomical tables and a reliable ephemeris to track the Sun, Moon, and planets. We calculate local sidereal time from your birth time and location, then derive the Ascendant from the house system we state on the site. We also log the time zone source and DST rules used for each year. This gives a traceable result that you can check later.

What you will find on this site

You will find the calculator, a short course on the Ascendant, and practical pages on ruling planets, first impressions, and how rising signs show up in real life. There are guides for common questions like how to find your rising sign without a birth time, what to do if different sites give different answers, and how houses connect to the Ascendant. Every page is written to solve a clear problem.

Accuracy and sources

We keep a change log for data, rules, and fixes. When time zone databases or DST rules get updated, we review the calculator and note the change. We cite technical sources and document the method on a dedicated page. If we make a mistake, we correct it and record the fix with the date and the reason.

Privacy and data use

We do not sell your data. You can use the tool without creating an account. If we run analytics, we use them to improve load speed and content, not to build profiles. You can read the full privacy policy for details on data, cookies, and your rights. If you have a question about data, contact us and we will answer in plain terms.

Editorial standards

Every guide names its scope at the top and avoids vague claims. We favor clear definitions, testable steps, and short checklists. Pages get reviewed on a set schedule. We add update notes when content changes in a way that might affect your understanding or your result.

Corrections

If you see an error, tell us. We will confirm the issue, fix it, and add a note to the page that explains what changed and why. If a correction touches the calculator logic, we add it to the method page and the log.

Accessibility

The site targets readable type, strong contrast, keyboard access, and clear focus states. We avoid motion that harms readability. If something blocks access for you, send the page URL and the steps that caused the issue. We will try a fix and report back.

Contact

You can reach the team through the contact page. Use it to send feedback, request a feature, or ask a question about your result. We read every message and respond when a reply is needed.