Want To Understand Aries Risings? Here's Everything To Know About These Fiery Souls

If your sun sign is your personality, then your rising is the first impression you make as you walk into a room. When a stranger first meets you and tells you what they think of you, in fact, they’re probably picking up on aspects of your rising signs characteristics.

Your rising sign is also known as your ascendant, and marks the first house of your astrological birth chart, because it is the starting point for your identity that sets you off on a trajectory of self discovery.

In order to find out what your rising sign is, you need to know exactly what time you were born, as this sign's placement changes every two hours. Your rising sign also affects your appearance and will influence what you can attain in this life.

Aries is a fire sign of cardinal modality, and is ruled by Mars, the planet of war and action. Represented by the headstrong Ram, Aries is also associated with the first house of self and identify.

Aries happens to be the first sign in the Western zodiac, with Aries season kicking off the spring season in the northern hemisphere, as well as the astrological new year.

Aries is also associated with the Fool card in tarot, similar to its cardinal association. As the first house of identity, they are self-starters, willing to try new things, and have a youthful quality and approach.

Instead of being jaded by past experience, Aries is always willing to see things with a fresh perspective and try again. Mars can be aggressive, but it's also passionate and driven, making Aries not only an action-oriented fire sign, but driven by what speaks to their heart and sparks passion for them.

If you're an Aries rising, Aries is your first house placement of self identity, dictating outer perceptions and your trajectory in life. With an Aries rising, you're going to give people a strong first impression—maybe a firm handshake and direct eye contact.

Aries risings have the sense of being a go-getter, always ready with an elevator pitch of their next greatest idea. Their demeanor is going to be alluring and magnetizing to people because they are passionate about not only themselves, but what they care to talk about.

If you find yourself getting wrapped up quickly in an Aries rising's energy, then their catch-you-by-storm nature did its job. Be careful not to get yourself in a debate with an Aries rising, or wind up on their bad side, as they rarely back down in an argument, determined to win.

Aries risings are focused on creating change through attracting and magnetizing their passions. In the scope of love and relationships, they're looking for chemistry.

As such, if the fire isn't there, they aren't going to be interested. Desire plays a big role in what keeps their attention in and out of the bedroom, making them most compatible with someone who is adventurous and willing to try new things. (It's giving BDSM in the bedroom!)

They're also going to be most attracted to people who are full of ideas while being open-minded. Aries risings are always down for a debate, and the more you challenge them, the more interested they'll be.

Aries risings should check their 10th house to see how they show up in their careers and how they navigate public image, though it will usually be Capricorn.

An Aries rising makes a great entrepreneur and/or startup CEO, as they aren't afraid to take risks, try new skills, and wear many hats. They can also make great firefighters or rescue workers, due to their need to be in the midst of fire energy, quite literally!

They have a courageous and fearless attitude with physically dangerous situations, and let's not forget they love to be the hero. That being said, they can make great athletes as well, because they're risk-averse to a harder career and would benefit from the physical challenge.

Aries risings can also make great stockbrokers, due to their ability to act quickly and make instant gut decisions that pay off.

Aries risings have an endless source of energy, but it's still important for them to navigate their endeavors with rest and self care.

And when it comes to relationships, it's important for Aries risings to take the time to nurture their relationships—even when they get bored. Sometimes the fire will go out, as desire and passion are not always sustainable. If desire fades, it's important they learn to tap into their creative skills as a way to reignite the fire.

The same goes for their career and hobbies; When they burnout, it's important not to see it as a sign of defeat, but as a time to pivot or rest.

Aries risings can also get hotheaded and say things they don't mean. When this happens, it's important to nip it in the bud and do a workout to release the energy, so they refrain from burning bridges.