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If you have Taurus rising, Taurus was the sign coming up on the horizon when you were born. It shapes your first impression: what people pick up in the first few seconds of meeting you, before they discover what you're really like.
How other people see you
Strong and capable, you have a heightened sense of responsibility, for yourself and for others, especially those close to you. You don't just look dependable and trustworthy. You are.
Your manners are usually restrained, your movements smooth and unhurried. You really don't like being rushed: any hurry makes you lose your temper. When you can, you make an effort to spend more time with friends. Your relationships with them are steady and friendly. Friendships from kindergarten or school can last your whole life.
You show a balanced front, and you usually don't take other people's negativity to heart, or rather, you don't let it show. You can give the impression of being calm, kind, and responsive even if you're boiling inside. The exception is if your bottomless cup of patience does finally overflow, which happens very rarely.
At work and in everyday life alike, you deliberately build an image as an independent person who does tasks at your own pace and doesn't need constant oversight. When you see a clear goal, you first weigh your abilities. And once you take something on, you don't need advice: you choose the strategy yourself and take full responsibility for the result.
When you choose a profession, it matters to you to combine good financial prospects with work you truly enjoy.
Your rising sign's ruler, element, and modality
Taurus rising is ruled by Venus. See how Venus works in the different houses of your chart. Its element is Earth (read more about Earth), and its modality is Fixed.
Taurus rising vs. a Taurus Sun
The Sun in Taurus describes your essential character: what drives you on the inside. An Ascendant in Taurus describes how you present yourself, the style that comes through when you're around other people. If your Sun is in another sign and you have Taurus rising, people notice your Taurus traits first. Only as they get to know you do they discover the character described by your Sun. Read about the Sun in Taurus on the Taurus zodiac sign page.
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