Why You Should Read/Watch Horoscopes for your Sun and Rising Sign

One of the top questions I’m asked from astrology enthusiasts is to explain why it is widely advised among astrologers to read any horoscope, or watch any video horoscope, for both your Sun sign and your rising sign.

This advice, understandably, confuses a lot of folks. Hopefully, after this explanation you’ll understand the rationale behind such counsel.

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Before I begin, let me be clear: nothing replaces a proper consultation with an astrologer. During a private session, an astrologer will cast your specific horoscope based on the date, time and location of your birth. This map is unique to you and the cycles an astrologer will consider in his or her forecasting can be remarkably accurate. I personally believe that everyone should invest in this experience at least once in their lifetime. Just be sure that if you do, you hire a qualified professional. Rick and Jeff and I all offer this service. Read our Bio pages for details.

The second best way to get a handle on your forecast that allows as much personalized attention possible is by considering both the Sun and Rising sign or Ascendant when you read or view them.

The Sun is the core identity…the very essence of your basic vitality. When you pay attention to your Sun sign horoscope you’re getting valuable information about the general themes happening for you and everyone else who happens to share your Sun sign. This is both the beauty and the limitation of a Sun sign horoscope. How can millions of people have the same exact experience in a given day/week?

Obviously this is not possible.

We all know that Sun sign forecasts are not 100% accurate. They can’t be. A Sun sign forecast by its very nature, is limited in scope and depth. Yes, you will learn about the themes happening in your world. For example, in the chart of every single Libra, there’s a major pattern happening where close partnerships are going through a revolution thanks to the transit of Uranus through Libra’s 7th house of committed relationship. Does this mean every single married Libra will get divorced in the next few years? Or every single will marry? NO…that’s just a silly assumption. What we do know however is that Libra is going through a cycle now that demands personal revolution in his or her approach to relationship. How that plays out will greatly depend on each individual Libra’s birth chart.

Enter the importance of the rising sign forecast. If you know the date, time and location of birth a proper horoscope can be cast, allowing you to see what sign was rising in the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. This is the sign at the 9 o’clock position of your horoscope and begins the entire chart. It’s the cusp of the 1st house. The sign and degree of your rising sign will help to determine the mathematical structure of the rest of your horoscope but even if all you know is the sign, you’ll have an immediate edge when reading or watching your general horoscope forecasts. Why?

When you read for your rising sign, you have a more accurate reading of what trends are active in your life because the timing will be more closely aligned to your true birth chart!

So does this negate the importance of your Sun sign forecast? Absolutely not! In fact, the best way to read/watch any horoscope is to blend the two forecasts together, fitting them into your current reality. The Sun sign horoscope will offer vital information about the general themes happening for you – kind of like an overview. The Rising sign horoscope will flesh out the timing of when things will happen for you with greater accuracy.

I see this put into practice time and time again with my own forecasts. My Sun is in Taurus and I have Aries rising. For every Taurus, Saturn is now passing through the 7th house of committed partnerships. This means there is a general theme happening where business relationships may experience a test but also have significant endurance potential. I have noticed this theme in my life ever since Saturn entered Scorpio back in October 2012 when I let go of certain business connections and forged major new ones that I know will last a long time (because anything that begins with Saturn will stick).

But the timing of business partnership events becomes clear when I consider my rising sign horoscope. For Aries and Aries rising individuals, Pluto, the planet of transformation, is now touring the 10th house of career. Uranus in Aries is in the midst of squaring Pluto causing major shifts in how each Aries works through career changes and expresses individuality in the process. I have noticed that each time Uranus squares Pluto; the timing precisely indicates yet another shift for me personally in career. Revolutionary for sure! And yet the backdrop theme of having Saturn in my 7th house of business partnerships as a Taurus Sun is the catalyst for what sets off the Uranus-Pluto square in my rising sign forecast. The career transformation is a direct result of the strategic business alliances I’m forming!

Both forecasts make sense but the timing is more precise in the Rising sign forecast!

Hopefully this example helps you see that you too can blend the meaning of your Sun sign and Rising sign forecast each day, week or month for a richer analysis.  I hope this settles the question once and for all about why it’s important to read/watch a horoscope for both your Sun and Rising sign.

Please feel free to share your comments below and tell me how blending your Sun and rising sign forecast works. Try it!

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Maria

I’ve always been drawn to the often buried, inner realm of the human mind and the mysteries of our universe. From a young age, I also developed a love for expressing my thoughts on paper - especially the buried ones. With these interests, I was certain that I’d have a career as either a writer or a psychologist. Turns out my soul had other plans. A series of life events pulled me into astrology and I was awakened to embrace my true life direction. Today, I see how it all fits. My background in psychology and love of communication are natural compliments to a unique profession as a counseling astrologer. Go here to arrange a consultation with me.