Are You a Sagittarius Rising? Here's Exactly What That Means
People who were born when the Sun’s horizon was within the sign of Sagittarius are an absolute trip. Meet Sagittarius Risings.
Some background: Unlike your Sun sign, which is determined by your birthday, your Rising sign is determined by the time you were born. To get specific, it’s determined by which zodiac sign was on the eastern horizon when you were born, and it changes every two-ish hours. You can be a Sagittarius Sun and Sagittarius Rising, Scorpio Sun and Scorpio Rising, Aquarius Sun and Sagittarius Rising—you get the idea. If you don’t know your Rising sign, grab your birth time and head to a free birth chart calculator.
Sagittarius Risings are ruled by the planet Jupiter, meaning that they are forever expansive and continuously lucky. They enjoy attaining knowledge because it helps them improve themselves and sparks their creativity. Being ruled by the lucky planet can result in them having an optimistic disposition—they are the types that believe in the impossible becoming possible. Their personalities are unintentionally magical and others find them to be wholesomely charming. People are always ready to give them a chance and to help them achieve their goals.
These cosmic archers are natural jokesters who bring so much joy to any room they walk into. Having Sagittarius energy does make them a bit overwhelming and rather blunt—which can be considered a strength if you like outspoken honesty. At best, Sagittarius Risings are people who value the truth. They may not realize this about themselves, but they can be rather gossipy as a means to attain information. They don't like being in the dark, which makes them feel inferior and uncertain. And if they're proved incorrect, they're enveloped by extreme embarrassment. You don’t want to be on the receiving end of a Sagittarius Rising's bad mood. They need to be in the know, so make sure you help them out.
The Sagittarius Rising Mindset
Sagittarius Risings are focused on optimism, growth, and positivity. If you've seen Disney’s The Lion King, there's a scene where Mufasa looks out to the horizon and explains to Simba that everything the light touches is their kingdom. As a response, Simba asks about where the light does not touch—and then goes to see it for himself.
Simba’s risk-taking personality is a perfect example of the Sagittarius Rising mindset. They can appreciate what is theirs, but will also do whatever it takes to expand their domain and seek out answers to their wonders. Sagittarius energy is continuously on a quest for more knowledge, awareness, and adventures. They are always seeking out a new chapter and can grow very bored if there’s not much going on. They thrives when they feel extraordinary, or at least not mediocre.
Sagittarius Rising at Work
Sagittarius Risings march to the best of their own drum—seriously. For a mutable zodiac sign, they can be a bit stubborn and fixed in their ways. Sag Risings tend to take on more than they can chew, because Sagittarius’ ruler, Jupiter, is all about growth. As a result, Sagittarius Risings can develop multiple different talents and skills, but if they actually master them is another conversation.
Despite being so flexible and fairly quick to learn new knowledge, Sagittarius Risings tend to move in slow-mo within their working environments. Usually Sagittarius Rising's method of work isn’t a detriment—in fact, they move at a steady pace because they take pride in the work they produce. They are lifelong learners and see each new task as a wonderful opportunity to research and reflect. Sagittarius Risings can be perfectionists and may struggle to let go of the reigns once they’ve completed a project. At best, they are grounded and insightful at the workplace, and at worst, they can be stubborn and judgmental.
Sagittarius Rising's Relationships
Relationships are entirely too easy for Sagittarius Risings—they are basically magnetic! Their charming personas are like light, and the world around them is quick to gather around their flame. For this reason, they can actually gather many close relationships who help develop their worldview and opinions.
Sagittarius Risings prefer to surround themselves around people who are smart and capable of keeping up with them in conversation. Their closest friends aren’t afraid of asking questions or challenging their beliefs. Sag Risings thrive when they are presented with mental obstacles—it encourages them to seek out the answers to their queries. With their close friends, they can be very chatty and conversational, while in group settings they turn on the charm, which in many cases means closing their mouths. No hate, but Sagittarius Risings know that they often run the risk of being a little too blunt. Their straightforward approach is loved and accepted by those closest to them, but it's better that they be mindful of people’s feelings when they're out in the crowd!
Sagittarius Rising in Love
In love, Sagittarius Risings are practical and sure. They aren’t the type to be overly dreamy and idealistic. Even though they like to imagine how someone can fit into their lives, they tend to recognize the differences between potential and reality.
Although not overly romantic, they're the type to fight for the people that they feel affection for. Not everyone deserves the level of care they give, so they can be picky about who they couple up with. They typically know what they like in a partner, and if they deviate from their preferences, it’s because they are open to expanding what they think they like. Remember, Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, which represents their ability to have an open mind. They are willing to try new things, go new places, and explore outside of their comfort zone.
At worst, they can be a bit too quick to dive into love. They may breeze into romance and find themselves out of it even quicker. Even if it takes their feelings a significant amount of time to fade, many Sagittarius risings struggle with tempo when it comes to the loving tango.
Sagittarius Rising at Home
Home is wherever a Sagittarius Rising feels most at peace. Which means that the place they rest their head isn’t always where they consider themselves at home. Home for them could be the local tea shop, where they’re able to write poetry and sample brews. It could be the kava bar down the road, the space where they can kick back and shoot a few rounds of pool. Even when they have a clearly defined home that they hold the keys to, their ever-growing nature mans they collect more than one place to call their own. And they could still consider the place they were raised “home.” And whenever they have a significant other, their casa es Sagittarius Rising’s casa.
The main quality that a Sagittarius Rising is seeking from their home is serenity and safety. It’s not uncommon to notice minerals and crystals occupying their space, because they appreciate esoteric and occult items. You may also notice a collection of spiritual texts and religious items. Whatever path they follow, Sagittarius Rising is all about feeding their spirit.
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