Want to improve how individuals see you? In astrology, your rising sign does precisely that. It’s your social character — the manner in which you introduce yourself to the world and how others see you.

If you’re looking for predictions for the year 2023, then as well as using your star sign, you should consider your rising sign—also called the ‘ascendant’. In astrology, the ascendant is the sign that rises on the eastern horizon at the precise time, date and location of your birth—all key information when it comes to unraveling your birth chart.