Everything To Know About Libra 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 Leo 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 Libra risings through their ruling planet, Venus. After all, with the planet of love and beauty ruling Libra rising's first house of identity, Venusian qualities are very much a part of how Libra risings see themselves.

They simply love love, and they want everyone else to share in their appreciation for balance, harmony, and fairness.

As an extremely relationship-oriented sign, Libra risings will go to great lengths to avoid conflict; they would rather keep the peace than rock the boat. However, when it comes to justice, they are willing to stand up for what they believe in—especially if they're looking out for an underdog.

Anyone with significant Libra placements (i.e. sun, moon, or rising) needs to watch out for being codependent because they do place such high importance on making sure everyone feels comfortable and heard.

This can backfire, of course, when they put other's needs before their own. These folks are intellectual, so they may not be in touch with how they truly feel about things. Pair that with their ability to hear all sides of the story, and Libra risings are also known for being indecisive, unsure of where they stand.

There are no absolutes when it comes to astrological compatibility, and doing a synastry reading with both people's entire birth charts is best for getting the full picture. That said, Libra risings typically gravitate toward those that align with their values of peace and harmony and/or share in intellectualism and humor.

Most compatible signs

Generally, the most compatible signs for Libra friendships and romantic relationships are fellow air signs (Gemini, Aquarius, and other Libras) as they speak the same airy, analytical language.

In terms of their astrological soulmate, look to their opposite sign, Aries. Aries sits over Libra rising's seventh house of partnership, offering the potential to balance their different natures and find a beautiful union of seemingly different energies.

Least compatible signs

As aforementioned, Libra risings love love. Relationships come easily to them, as they have an open and warm personality that yearns to bridge the gaps between all kinds of people.

To them, flirting with a new crush is as exciting as it is natural, but that can get them in trouble if they're leading people on (whether they realize it or not!).

When they do find someone they truly care for, they make accommodating partners who have no problem listening to that partner's needs and responding as such.

As astrology expert Evan Nathaniel Grim previously told mindbodygreen, it is important that they don't let their inclination to avoid conflict get in the way of conflict resolution. As he explains, Libra risings want to look for someone who can encourage them to be more assertive—and to say what it is they really want and/or need.

In friendships, a Libra rising wants to find people who share their appreciation for justice and harmony. The exchange of ideas is important to them, as well as creating a peaceful and easygoing friendship where everyone feels supported.

They may wind up taking on the mediator role of the friend group, helping to resolve conflicts and getting people to understand another's POV.

They're also extremely social signs, so they're good friends to have if you like to go out on the town, check out new museum exhibitions, or dance to some live music. With their appreciation for art and beauty, they're almost always game for a shopping trip, happy to lend their keen eye as you're trying things on.

In their careers, Libras thrive when they can put their Venusian qualities to work, whether that be in fostering justice and fairness or applying their eye for beauty in some shape or form. Think careers involving mediation, fighting for what they believe in, or the arts.

Whatever profession Libra risings find themselves in, they do often take on the role of mediator—just like in their friend groups! If someone at the office needs to settle a dispute or figure out what's fair, you can bet a Libra rising will pipe up.

As previously noted, one of Libras' greatest strengths is their ability to see things from multiple sides. As such, Libra risings make great diplomats, but they do need to watch out for getting steamrolled by more aggressive personalities. Especially at work, they need to know when to put their foot down about something that matters to them.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that Libra risings want to be liked. They're charming both in and out of the office, so client acquisition, wining and dining, and customer service are all in their wheelhouse.