Everything You Need To Know About Sagittarius Rising—From Love To Career & More

If you're learning more about astrology, you've probably figured out that your sun sign is just one piece of your astrological puzzle. Your rising sign is just as important, and it can provide insight into how other people perceive you and how you operate in the world.

As a refresher, 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., people are 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, a Leo sun with a Pisces rising will likely exhibit Pisces-like traits you wouldn't expect from typical Leo energy, or will even physically look more like a Pisces.

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.

Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the astrological year, and ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion, luck, and wisdom. For folks who have this rising sign, they outwardly embody these qualities, with an optimistic and jovial presence.

As aforementioned, your rising sign can even influence your appearance, with Sagittarius risings being known for their open and expressive faces, along with big, inviting smiles. They also tend to be athletic and tall, with particularly long limbs. And since these folks are all about new things, that attitude translates into the way they carry themselves.

With their strong connection to Jupiter, Sagittarius risings are spontaneous and expansive. Jupiter is one of the two "benefic" planets, along with Venus, and having a benefic planet ruling your sign makes for a happy-go-lucky person who ultimately just wants to have a good time.

As such, Sagittarius risings may be the life of the party, but can struggle with recklessness and impulsivity. It's important for them to exercise patience and find ways to organize themselves so they don't slip into destructive habits.

When it comes to astrological compatibility, comparing both people's entire charts (aka "synastry" or relationship astrology) is necessary to get the full picture.

But in general, Sagittarius risings will likely get along with some signs better than others. For instance, the other fire signs (Aries, Leo, or another Sag) will operate on a similar, bold level, creating a natural kinship and understanding.

Sagittarius may also be attracted to the heady and intellectual stimulation that the air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) provide. In fact, Gemini is Sagittarius' astrological opposite, which some say makes them astrological soulmates.

That said, Gemini does generally rule a Sag rising's seventh house of longterm partnership, so the qualities Gemini embodies—like quick-wit, intellectualism, and sociability—are a great complement to Sag.

Life is one big adventure to for Sagittarius risings, so if they're going to date anyone, they better be able to keep up. As astrology expert Evan Nathaniel Grim explains, they're full of vigor and inspired by new perspectives, but this can make them restless and hard to pin down. So rather than fight it, they need to find someone who doesn't pin them down.

The right person will also have that zest for life that keeps Sag risings traveling to far off places and trying new things. If they look for someone who's open-minded, adventurous, and honest, Grim says, they'll never feel like the relationship is holding them back.

Once a Sag rising has found someone for the long haul, they do need to watch out for idealizing their partner, and thus, becoming disappointed after the thrill is gone. They can also get easily stir-crazy in monogamous relationships, but if you can roll with their unpredictable and thrill-seeking natures, there's never a dull moment when you're with these folks.

While the midheaven (or 10th house) of your birth chart typically relates more to your career path in life, your rising sign can still influence the kinds of careers you might be well suited for or attracted to.

Unsurprisingly, the typical Sagittarius rising would appreciate a high-energy, travel-heavy job. And for what it's worth, "travel" can involve spiritual quests and journeys of the mind, too—not just literal flights on airplanes.

Since they're associated with wisdom and higher learning, they also make great professors and philosophers. Any career where they can push the boundaries of their mind, or the boundaries of wider culture, are a great fit.