The Rising sign is also known as the Ascendant. This sign refers to how people around you perceive you and how you interact with the outer world.
Here is a list of what the Ascendant implicates in each sign:
Ascendant in Aries – Seen as the “independent child”. Some are easy to anger, but usually not grudge holders. Aries Ascendant loves action, and is often trying to stir up some activity.
Ascendant in Taurus – Very comforting to be around, stability radiates from them. Taurus Ascendants have a practical approach to life, and it can take some effort on their part to adjust to changes in their environment.
Ascendant in Gemini – Restless, love to ask questions, move around freely, and mingle. Often labeled as intellectual and inquisitive. Gemini Ascendant’s powers of observation are well-developed.
Ascendant in Cancer – Often pegged as the “guy or gal next door,” Cancer Risings have a familiar feel to them. They are rather sensitive to their environments, so they prefer to ease their way into situations.
Ascendant in Leo – Leo Risings radiate a special energy and magnetism that gets others’ attention. Tend to be especially aware of what the people they’re with, and the environments they’re in, do to their personal image.
Ascendant in Virgo – Intelligent and reserved aura. Need time to analyze their surroundings and the people in them before they can warm up. Virgo Ascendants tend to notice the tiniest details that others overlook.
Ascendant in Libra – Gentle approach, easygoing image. Libra Rising people can be enormously persuasive, and almost aways use a “nice guy/gal” approach to getting whatever they want.
Ascendant in Scorpio – Their presence commands respect, and in some cases, fear. Scorpio Rising people, in their dealings with others, look for answers by reading between the lines.
Ascendant in Sagittarius – Beacon of hope, very enthusiastic. Sagittarius Rising people have opinions about everything, and they just love telling others exactly what they are.
Ascendant in Capricorn – Come across to others as hard-working, competent, and dependable people. There is a very serious aura to the Capricorn Ascendants. Very image conscious.
Ascendant in Aquarius – Possess a sort of cool and detached curiosity about all that goes on around them. Very unique in their individuality, and naturally curious. Aquarius Rising people can be a little standoffish while also coming across as humanitarian and kind.
Ascendant in Pisces – Their appearance and mannerisms are usually quite intriguing to others. Possess a soft aura and irresistible charm. Pisces Ascendants have a “go with the flow” kind of attitude towards life.
Source: Rising in Signs