Aquarius Rising Sign

People with Aquarius rising are progressive. They are usually involved in the promotion of change, innovation, and human advancement. Often they are strongly committed to a humanitarian cause or social improvement.

Ideals such as equality, fairness, human rights, brotherhood, and social justice color their whole outlook and approach to life. They are very aware of the connection and interdependence of all people and are always relating personal issues to some larger framework. They see the larger ramifications of personal actions and wish to contribute something of value to the world. They are truly interested in the good of the whole and not only their own personal well-being.

Sometimes Aquarius rising may overlook or ignore other people's personal needs, desires, and feelings, especially if they don't conform to their own ideals. Though they have little patience for conservative narrow-mindedness, they sometimes are dogmatic in their own beliefs and ideologies.

Folks with this ascendant are attracted to the latest advances in human thought and development and have varied tastes. They may consider themselves global citizens rather than identifying with a narrow, limited view of nationality, race, or family heritage. They are strongly influenced by their peers and the times in which they grew up, rather than by their parents or other family influences. They are involved and active in groups, community efforts, and cultural or forward-looking movements. They may need to have many projects going on at once so they don't get bored.

On a personal level, people with this rising sign are friendly, gregarious, and express goodwill towards others. They probably have many acquaintances but few really close friends. Much of their connection with others is based on a sharing of common ideals and principles rather than on emotional ties. Others consider them objective, fair, and somewhat emotionally detached. Because they are very rational, they don't often show their true feelings and may be unsure how to respond to others when they express their feelings.

Aquarius rising is also very independent. They tend to have liberated views about marriage, relationships, and shared child-rearing responsibilities. Traditional sexual roles make them uncomfortable. They need to have a life outside of a personal, domestic sphere to be involved with people on a broader scale. Their nurturing of family ties, and close, deep, personal sharing may sometimes take a back seat to their work or outside social or community activities.

People with this ascendant may appear spacey or scattered, even eccentric. They can seem electrically charged, with a high vibratory energy that even a slight shift in atmospheric pressure can trigger. Physical outlets for this energy can include allergies, rashes, fever blisters, sneezing and crying. Learning how to channel and balance their usual nervous wiring is important for them.

Children with Aquarius rising may be hyperactive and high-strung and need special outlets for all their energy. The may also need special educational opportunities if the standard school curriculum doesn't tap their creative brilliance. They do better if they can learn at their own rate. They may be very musical and into scientific toys.

Uranus is the ruling planet of Aquarius rising. Uranus is about upheaval and change. These folks use their Uranian energy to bring about freedom through social change and shattering old traditions. Often they are misunderstood by society, especially by those with a conservative approach to life. Depending on how Uranus is aspected, they could have genius potential or suffer from erratic energy. Poorly aspected, Uranus can elicit fear of change that causes them to withdraw from situations at just the wrong time. They can also have problems with mechanical or electrical things.