Leo Rising

In Astrology, the planet that rules the Ascendant is the "chart ruler" and the lens through which all other aspects of the chart are focused and considered.   The Ascendant (aka Rising Sign) represents how we perceive our ideal self to be, as well as how we want to be perceived by others. It is both a mask we wear and the lens through which we perceive the world. Even if you have a poorly aspected, dark, and brooding Scorpio Moon, you may still perceive yourself as an optimist if your Rising Sign is Sagittarius (the eternal optimist).

People with Leo rising tend to be generous, proud, emotional, romantic, extroverted, vain, egotistical, courageous, sentimental, self-confident, showy, and want to shine and be successful wherever they go and in whatever they do. They like to "rule" and have homage paid to them for their "royal" nature.

You like to take risks and can sometimes be foolhardy, but you definitely have a zest for living. You wear your heart on your sleeve in matters of love, and you need a partner you can be proud of — and you want them to be proud of you. You are faithful to and protective of those you love. You like to play the kingly role and have a sense of drama surrounding you. You are a ham. You like being the center of attention and will do things just to get that attention. You can be stubborn in a sunny sort of way.

The worst thing someone can do to you is to hurt your pride or be unappreciative of you. If your pride is hurt or your dignity is trampled on, watch out because you can forgive, but don't forget. You can be quick-tempered, but you tend not to stay angry for long. Your roar is worse than your bite.

You enjoy sports and out-of-doors activity. Your vitality and spirit are strong except if your heart is broken in love. Your need for love and affection is very great and you need to feel appreciated. If romantically frustrated, you lose your desire for living.

Spiritual lesson to learn: Humility. The Sun rules Leo, so the Sun will be important in your chart.