The rising sign in astrology can tell us a lot, from the chart ruler to how we present ourselves to the world. But the placement of the chart ruler can show us even more. The rising sign isn't just how we appear to the world, but how we interact with it as well. The placement of the chart ruler can tell us a lot about our values, and how we choose to live life.
Let's take a Scorpio rising, for example. The ruler of Scorpio is Mars. I've noticed that people with Mars as their chart ruler tend to be more active. It doesn't have to be outright, like exercising. But they tend to move more, whether that be fiddling with something or pacing or doing something with their hands. Scorpio risings just need to move. The placement of Mars shows a lot about where and how that person is active. Mars in the sixth house, for example, may take form in a variety of ways. Whether that be someone who loves to work, pick up extra shifts, garden, or has a routine that they stick to. A fifth house Mars may like to incorporate a little bit of fun in everything they do.
The zodiac sign of the chart ruler also matters - someone with Mars in Gemini will express their Mars differently than someone with their Mars in Capricorn. Mars in Gemini may be more expressive and flighty, shifting from goal to goal or having to write or think things through. Someone with Mars in Capricorn may play the long game by comparison, and always have their eye on the prize.
But the expression of the chart ruler seeps into every aspect of our lives, from how we view the world, to how we interact with the world. It could be a Saturn ruled person taking on leadership qualities. It could be a Venusian person wanting to keep the peace between friends. But the chart ruler also impacts our outlook on life in general.
A Mercury ruled person may put great value on thoughts, ideas, and communication, while a Mars ruled person would prefer actions over words. A Jupiter ruled person may want to experience all that life has to offer, while a Saturn ruled person may have specific goals in mind. Someone with the Sun as their chart ruler may be in tune with themselves and the inner psychology of others. A Moon ruled person may view life through an empathetic lens. Neptunian people may like to wander around their imagination, while Pluto ruled people may see life through darker or pessimistic /realistic lens. Uranian people may see life as something to constantly be pushed, invented, or changed.
The chart rulers help us shape our core philosophy on life. As we are both an observer of life as well as an active participant of it, each person's rising sign and chart ruler can come out in a subtle (or overt!) ways. For example, a Uranian person may always like to change things up, but this can come out in ways such as not having a routine, or switching their sense of style more often than not. Think about the core theme of the planet that rules your chart, then its house and sign placement. How does this end up coming up in your day to day life?
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