Everything To Know About Leo Risings—From Love To Career & More

You may know your sun sign in astrology, but have you ever figured out your rising sign? It can provide insights into how you show up in the world—and how other people perceive you.

Your rising sign, also known as your "ascendant," is the zodiac sign that was rising over the eastern horizon the moment you were born. Where your sun sign relates to the position of the sun relative to the astrological year (i.e., you were born during Libra season or Taurus season), your rising sign relates to the position of the sun relative to the time of day. (The sun spends about two hours traveling through each sign every day.)

Your rising sign reveals how you interact with the world, from your appearance to your attitude to the first impressions you make on others. For example, an Aries sun with a Virgo rising will likely exhibit Virgo-like traits you wouldn't expect from typical Aries energy or will even physically look more like a Virgo.

Your rising sign also determines where your first house of identity falls in your chart (your ascendant is always your first house), which sets the stage for the rest of the houses in your chart.

We can learn a lot about Leo risings through their ruling planet, the sun. Just as the sun provides us with warmth, light, and joy, as well as life force energy, Leo risings bring all that and more to the table.

As such, the sign of Leo wants to see and be seen, which is why Leo is associated with visibility, attention, courage, generosity, and creative impulses. Of course, this is also why Leo risings might get a reputation for being self-centered. The world does, after all, revolve around the sun—so why shouldn't it revolve around them, too?

Generally, the most compatible signs for Leo friendships and romantic relationships are fellow fire signs (Aries, Sagittarius, and other Leos) as they'll share the same fierce and energetic attitude.

What's key to understand about a Leo rising, especially in the context of relationships, is that they want to be recognized for their greatness. This is a sign that already feels like a celebrity, so you can bet they want to be the center of their partner's world.

As astrology expert Evan Nathaniel Grim, notes, "[They] have to feel as though their value is known and seen and appreciated, and that they get constant encouragement to continue doing what they love."

However, as aforementioned, Leo rising will also generously center their partner as a result, providing plenty of attention, words of affirmation, and physical touch.

As with all fire signs, Leo risings want their relationships to feel hot, passionate, and exciting. They don't mind drama, and in fact, almost prefer there be some scintillating drama at any given point, even in their relationships. It's all part of life's great stage to them.

And speaking of stages, don't be surprised if your Leo rising lover goes out of their way to make grand romantic gestures, public displays of affection, and so on. As the proudest people of the zodiac, they will be proud of you, too.

In their careers, Leo risings want to be people of influence. (No surprise, as they already feel like they're entitled to some notoriety and fame.) Whether it's holding a high position at their company, making appearances on television, being a literal influencer, or a performer, Leo risings pride themselves on being the best and working hard.

Again, Leo is a fixed sign, and the fixed signs are the folks who can see a project through, tackle big issues with ease, and make sure everything stays in line. Plus, with Virgo over Leo rising's second house of money, and Taurus over their 10th house of career and public image, Leo risings take an almost uncharacteristically methodical approach to their work and finances.

No matter their profession, these folks ultimately just want to be recognized for their work. They crave consistency, so, they'll usually pick one career and stick with it. Once they land in a role they enjoy, they're reliable colleagues.