How to Know if You Are a Leo Rising

Co-authored by Stina Garbis and Janice Tieperman

Last Updated: July 30, 2022

You’re not totally sure what your Rising sign is, but you have a sneaking suspicion that it might be Leo. How can you know for sure if there’s a lion or lioness (Leo) written into your star chart? You’re in good hands—we’ve covered everything you need to know about Rising signs, including how to find your own. We’ve also put together a list of classic Leo Rising traits, so you can be on the lookout for any similarities you have with this vivacious and fiery sign.

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What is a rising sign?

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Your rising sign is the constellation that appeared on the eastern horizon when you were born. This “rising” constellation shifts about once every 2 hours—so, even if you share a birthday with someone, there’s a good chance that you each have a different Rising sign.^{[1]
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- Some signs ascend more quickly or slowly than others—it really depends on your latitude and longitude.^{[2]
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Your rising sign reveals how you present yourself to other people. Unlike your Sun sign, which relates to your core personality, and your Moon sign, which relates to your inner thoughts and feelings, your Rising sign is all about how you appear on the surface.^{[3]
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Research source} Your Rising sign defines how you present yourself to the people around you, as well as the impression you leave on others.^{[4]
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- Let’s say you meet your new co-worker for the first time and find them to be really social and friendly. The perception you just made is related to their Rising sign!
- Your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs all play an important role in helping you understand your personality. For example, a Leo Sun individual won’t not embody the stereotypical Leo traits if they’re a Cancer Moon and a Virgo Rising.

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How do you know what your rising sign is?

Check your natal chart. You can easily find your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs by plugging your birthday, birthplace, and birth time into an astrology website or some astrology software. Your natal chart includes all of your planetary placements, and is a great reference for finding your Rising sign.
- You can also consult a Rising sign chart, which uses your Sun sign and time of birth to calculate your Rising sign.

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Leo Rising Sign Traits

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You’re ultra-confident and up to the task. As a Leo Rising, you aren’t afraid to put yourself out there, and you definitely aren’t afraid to step up to a challenge. You embrace the bold, fiery energy of a Leo Rising and are always ready to put your all into everything they do. The people around you are sure to notice your determined attitude and work ethic, too!
- A co-worker might notice your Leo Rising qualities when you strive to meet a really tough goal for the week, or when you tackle a challenge that no one else seems up to.
- As a Leo Rising, you might walk with a little more confidence and energy in your steps, too.
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Your generosity and kindness makes you stand out. Notice someone who’s a few dollars short on their purchase? You’re happy to lend them some spare change so they can cover the cost. People admire your bright and unapologetic approach to life—you glow so brightly, in fact, that you may inspire people to be kinder, generous, and better versions of themselves, too.
- Ever hear of those drive-thru stories where a line of cars “pay it forward” for the next driver? There’s a good chance that a Leo Rising got the trend going.
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You’re the life of the party. When you head to a party, where do you tend to spend the most time? If you’re a Leo Rising, you’re almost definitely in the center of the crowd, swapping stories and dancing to your heart’s content. Your vibrant, social energy is infectious, and you’re determined to make sure that everyone else is having a blast, too.
- Heading to karaoke night with some friends? You’ll definitely snagging the mic first.
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You’re really creative. From art and music to writing and dance, you have no trouble finding a creative way to express yourself. With your love of the spotlight, you also won’t hesitate to drop your latest accomplishment anywhere and everywhere so the rest of the world can see.
- You might share their latest art project on Instagram, or drop their latest song cover on YouTube for everyone to hear.
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You light up the room. It’s hard not to smile when you’re around. Your energy and hype for life is contagious, and people find themselves naturally drawn to you. Do you always find yourself in the center of a fun, vibrant discussion? That’s just your Leo Rising energy shining through.