Aries Rising in Love

Male

Aries wants to be the leader, he wants to be in charge.  He will say he wants complete honesty, but
often this is more of a ploy to get what he wants.  What he wants is a conquest, and the more of a
challenge the female presents to him, the more eager he will be to win.  Aries does not want to hear
about any past relationships, and he wants to know that he is the best, the only, the perfect male.  He is
impulsive, eager, and very ambitious.  Sometimes Aries rising has difficulty with sexual expression and
a partner who is patient with his anxieties is what he needs sexually.  He also needs spontaneity to hold
his interest.  Once he has won and is comfortable in a relationship, his partner will often find that
underneath Aries risings aggressive demeanor is a very sentimental man.

Female

Aries wants to be first and she has no qualms about being independent.  In love, Aries rising women
are confrontational and expects any man she is involved with to be just as independent as she is.  She
doesn't want any homey ties and won't settle down until she is satisfied with her accomplishments in the
world.  When it comes to relationships, she can have problems because she isn't patient enough to let
nature take its course.  If she wants someone, she lets them know with certainty.  She really isn't into
lingerie or any of the other feminine dressings (unless she has a strong sun or moon in a feminine sign
like Pisces).  Like her male counterpart, she can have problems with sexual expression--it can make
her feel vulnerable and she hates that.  She wants the perfect relationship, and if she can't find it, she is
capable of going it alone.

Taurus Rising in Love

Male

Taurus rising is very much focused on two things: material security and sex.  He wants that once in a
lifetime mate, and wants to be faithful.  The trouble is, he is searching for perfection and old-fashioned
charm but he often finds himself involved with women of a different sort--human.  While searching for
the elusive woman, he may go through quite a few romances.  Sexually, he is very romantic, earthy,
and intense.  He needs regular expression of his desires.  He is a hard worker and is very determined
to find security, for himself and his mate.  Taurus rising has a finely tuned sense of touch and smell and
this adds to his sexual pleasure.  In arguments he tends to win with pure stubbornness.

Female

Taurus rising has self-control, particularly of her emotions.  Her quiet determination will get any
relationship through rough seas, but only if you don't push her too hard.  When she is mad, she will hide
it--or at least try to.  Her partner may know by her sullen pout, but only if he's paying attention.  This
woman has great need for material security, but she won't be so crass as to openly express her wants. 
She usually likes to cook, and she enjoys the finer things in life: silk, art, and sex.  Like her male
counterpart, she looks for perfection, but she's willing to settle for less.  Sometimes the diamond in the
rough is what she wants.  A distinct tendency to be bored with herself leads her to seek out others, and
if she isn't happy in her relationship this may mean affairs--either of the heart, or of the body. 

Gemini Rising in Love

Male
Gemini Rising is fun, often like a capricious child in nature.  He has a way with words and can talk
himself into many hearts.  He enjoys adventure and has no trouble causing turmoil; he is aware that he
is a player and is usually quite honest about it.  When he is in a committed relationship, and this does
happen owing to other personality traits, he tends to cover up his infidelities with stories.  Sexually he
wants adventure, and talk is a major turn on for him.  He is very spontaneous and adaptable.  If  a
woman is in love with this man, she will have to learn to go with his flow, otherwise he will be off on
another adventure, and it won't include her.

Female

The female Gemini rising is a talker.  She can talk about anything, and will.  She needs excitement and
is very energetic and childlike.  Gemini rising is always on the go, always talking, and always looking for
a man that can keep up with her.  She is very flirtatious and charming and can get almost any man
interested in her--the trouble comes with holding on to them.  Because she never settles down long
enough to develop a deep relationship, she will find herself involved in many superficial relationships,
maybe even marriages, over her lifetime.  She is a great friend as long as you don't need too much of
an ear or sympathy.  She's more likely to tell you to move on and get over it.  She is drawn to men of
different cultures, and they to her.

Cancer Rising in Love

Male

Home is where the Cancer risings heart is.  He is afraid of rejection and won't make a move unless he
is nearly positive that the woman he wants is on the same wavelength as he.  Cancer never takes love
lightly and if they have reasons to feel insecure (or even think they have reasons) they will become
clinging and oppressive.  This man is very sensitive, intuitive, and wants a permanent relationship with
all the trappings, including, more often than not, children.  Once he has sex with a partner, there is an
expectation of commitment right away.  He will not indulge his sexual desire unless he trusts his partner
(unless other personality traits rear their heads--like a Gemini Sun or Moon).  What he needs more than
anything is a refuge from the world, where he can be himself.

Female

Like her male counterpart, sexual intimacy implies commitment.  She is very anxious in relationships,
and if she feels slighted, she will pull into her shell and her partner will suffer the silent treatment.  She
is feminine fragility, lace, and home-cooked meals.  She is very intuitive, possessive, clingy and often
finds herself comforting men fleeing from other past loves.  Cancer rising wants to find a stable man
with good earning potential.  She will be happy to stay at home with the children, but can become
resentful when she finds herself carrying the bulk of the responsibilities in the home.

Leo Rising in Love

Male

The Leo rising needs to be in the spotlight, and he's not afraid to put himself there.  If his looks fail to
charm everyone around him, he will use his voice and connections to be noticed.  In a relationship he
needs a woman he can be proud of, but she needs to be less flashy and much quieter than he is. 
Under no circumstances will he allow his partner to upstage him.  He usually has excellent taste and
expects you to, too.  He likes to pretend that money is no issue, that he has as much as a man could
ever want, but this isn't usually the case--after all, he has very expensive tastes.  Sexually, he needs to
be pampered and although his appetites are high, sex often seems like a one-man show with this
rising.  If his partner can take care of his need to be number one in the bedroom, he may remain loyal to
her.  If she expects an actual blending of two souls rather than the impersonal love he offers, he will be
off on the hunt for someone more concerned with individual growth and the rise to stardom than
companionship.

Female

This woman needs to be the center of attention, especially when men are around.  She believes that
she is the best and she exudes self-confidence and sexuality.  Although she may not be as confident as
she portrays herself to be, no one is the wiser.  Leo rising is a bit spoiled.  She has expensive tastes
and expects to be pampered by an independent, unconventional man who adores her for her
determination and self-centeredness.  Her creativity and generosity come to the fore in a relationship in
which she respects and admires her partner.  Always dramatic in her deliveries--of speech, of her
children, of her piece of art--she is often a very playful and teasing partner.  Sexually she is much like
the male Leo rising; she needs to be center stage.  She enjoys sex, but she wants to be in control and
worshipped.  She is also quite impersonal in her love, which can cause problems in her relationships. 
Leo rising isn't one to daydream of waiting on her man--in fact, if she has daydreams of this nature, they
will be dreams of the man waiting on her.  If she feels neglected, she will be on the prowl in an instance,
and it won't take much for her to find an adoring male willing to submit to her.  In the long run, however,
she won't be able to respect the man who does her bidding.  She needs to find a healthy balance of
independence and closeness with a mate who is her equal.

Virgo Rising in Love

Male

Virgo rising seeks perfection: in appearance, in intellect, in his portfolio, in his mate, and in himself.  He
wants to be a saint, and it'd be great if his partner was one as well.  Despite this quest for perfection, he
isn't one to daydream idealistically...no, he will work, and work hard, towards his goal.  Sexually, he
must have a clean partner as smells that excite other men may turn him off.  If he can't find a partner
that fits in with his own internal ethics, he will remain abstinent for extended periods of time.  He is
pretty picky and will test anyone he is interested in before making any sort of commitment.  She has to
work just as hard as he does and she has to have intelligence.  If she is beautiful, wonderful, if not,
well... if he loves her, he will help her to make the most of herself.  A relationship with a Virgo rising
male will be practical--no roses or poetry from this man, at least not very often--but he will be glad to
help in the garden and with the finances.  Once committed, the Virgo rising will be there when his
partner and children need him, serving them quietly and faithfully.

Female

While the male Virgo rising rarely has stars in his eyes about anything, the female does.  When it
comes to her partner, she puts him on a pedestal.  It's not that she doesn't notice his flaws so much as
it is she can find any excuse for them--he was abused as a child, he was born into poverty, etc.  In love,
the Virgo rising wants it to work out and she will be determined that it does.  She's really not the type of
woman to giggle and exclaim about her partners every little successful venture--she isn't excited
because she expects her partner to be a success.  It's when he fails she may speak up and not very
kindly either.  It will take quite a few hard knocks before she will admit that you aren't the person she
thought you were.  Sexually, she must feel appreciated for her hard work and devotion to the family
before wanting to indulge.  If her partner loves her and treats her with respect and appreciation, she can
be just the opposite of the Virgin in the bedroom.  A Virgo rising women probably has a few tricks she'd
love to share with her special mate--Virgo is the sign of service, after all.  If she doesn't feel appreciated
by her lover, she will stick with it  for as long as she can, hoping it will improve.  If it looks like a lost
cause, she will cut her ties to him and never look back. 

Libra Rising in Love

Male

The Libra Rising wants harmony more than anything.  He will let his mate rant and rave while bottling
his emotions within.  He is in love, always.  The Libra rising needs to be in love, and some of his
connections may be quite on the 'surface' because he loves beauty and can be tricked by
appearances.  Over time he will learn (the hard way) that what is perfect on the outside is often lacking
within.  He may bounce from relationship to relationship thinking 'she's the one'.   Once he finally finds
his beauty--that is, the beautiful soul he is searching for, and not just physical beauty--he will commit,
and he will be faithful (of course, other personality traits affect this).  He's a loving father, sometimes
flighty and scurrying about, but he loves his children when he has them.  This man dreams of old-
fashioned romance, with a comfortable, sensual home and sweet loving arms.  Sexually, he is sensitive
and energetic and likes for his partner to be the aggressor on occasion. He is very giving in the
bedroom, cherishing his partners pleasure as much as his own.

Female

This woman is something of an enigma.  She comes across helpless and in need of rescue one
moment, and in the next she is like a drill sergeant.  Libra rising is seductive, and like her male
counterpart, always in love.  Always.  She isn't fooled as easily as the male, however.  She can see
past the perfect pecs into the mind, and she will turn away a man that lacks intelligence.  She can be
manipulative in her own way--always making herself available to her partner, always willing to follow his
lead.  Why?  Because she's in love with him, and she believes that love is sacrificial and worth getting a
little dirty on a camping or fishing trip.  She needs romance and all of its trappings.  She will let her
partner storm about and boss her around, but she won't really listen.  She'll let it go in one ear and out
the other.  If it goes on for too long, she will be happy to look elsewhere for the love she needs.  Once
in a committed relationship, however, she will often switch roles and become the leader.  She is very
intelligent and can be quite dominating, although never in a harsh or rude manner.  Harmony is just as
important to her as it is to the Libra rising male. Sexually, she needs plenty of attention and romance,
and if she gets it, she will enjoy being the initiator in many nightlong festivities.  She, like the Libra male,
is very sensitive and giving sexually.

Scorpio Rising in Love

Male

The Scorpio rising is strong, secretive, and driven.  His greatest goal is transformation--of his mate,
society, his work experiences, and most of all, himself.    This man needs to feel in control at all
times...it's the woman who makes him feel out of control that often steals his heart.  He needs
adventure in his life, especially sexually.  Once he commits to the woman of his choice, he expects it to
be now and forever, but then something strange happens--the man that was laid back and entertaining,
the man who scheduled secret rendezvous and sent intensely passionate love letters gets scared.  
Forever looms large before him and he starts tightening the reins on his loved one, ever so gently
binding her to him.  At the first sign of disapproval on her part, he pulls the rope tighter.  What is he
scared of?  He is terrified that she will leave him, that she will betray him, and worst of all, that she will
find someone else to expend her passion with.  How can a woman handle such intensity?  She has to
give him reassurance, every day.  He notices all the little things and appreciates a woman who takes
the time to tell him that she loves him--daily, even ten times a day wouldn't be too much.  But it better
be true and he will sense it immediately if his love is lying to him.  When love goes wrong for this man,
he can go two different routes: he will get even, or he will sink into a depression of the worst kind.  Once
he throws off the shackles of the sour relationship in his mind, however, he won't look back.  He will
throw himself into work, a new relationship, his creativity-- something that is important to him. He will
emerge transformed and that's what he is about, anyway.  Sexually, he can be what some people
would term as 'kinky'.  His inhibitions are few and his appetite large.  He likes to watch and may ask his
partner to perform for him.  He may also be into bondage or higher forms of sexual expression such as
the practice of tantric sex.  As the Scorpio risings intuition is very sharp, sex is possibly his best form of
expression.
Female

The Scorpio rising female is a mystery, to herself and to men.  Sexuality is her most potent force and
she attracts men in every crowd.  She knows what she wants, and any man she becomes interested in
will know it is he.  She isn't afraid to approach a man either as a business partner or for a relationship of
a more intimate nature.  This woman is a mind reader but she won't always let her partner know
this...sometimes it's better to keep this knowledge to herself as a secret weapon.  Passion is something
a relationship with a Scorpio rising will never lack--be it as a screaming match or an all night party for
two.  She needs romance in the form of sensual fabrics, oils, and scents.  She, like her male
counterpart, expects any commitment to last forever and she will work very hard to accomplish this. 
Scorpio rising can be very dominating and smothering--when she comes across in this manner it is a
sure sign that she needs attention and reassurance.  She will not tolerate an unfaithful partner and she
will quickly make a plan of revenge, even if her plan doesn't extend beyond removing her cheating mate
from her presence forever.  Indeed, that is likely the worst fate, for once a man is in love with a Scorpio,
he will never forget her.  Their relationship may dissolve into a love/hate type of connection and he may
never see her again, but he will long remember the passionate nights they spent together in front of the
fireplace, or the other nights he spent tied to the bedpost.  He will be very hard pressed to find that
combination of emotional faithfulness and sexual intensity again... unless he becomes involved with
another Scorpio type.

Sagittarius Rising

Male

Sagittarius rising likes to keep moving.  Commitment isn't generally a word he feels comfortable with as
his need for adventure is strong.  Ties to a house and family can really make him antsy.  He can leave a
string of broken hearts behind him a mile long and not even be aware of it--he thought they were only
friends (never mind that they were involved sexually for months or even years).  He falls in love easily,
too easily.  He knows how he is and that's why he prefers to keep things on 'friends only' terms. 
Somehow he manages to get married despite this and he is dismayed when his partner expects more
of him than he can deliver.  His adventures will always be closer to his heart than any woman because
he becomes bored easily.  Sexually, he wants spontaneity and would prefer it outdoors.  He doesn't
need sex as regularly as some of the other risings.  Some may even prefer thinking that they are
spiritually above such physical needs.  Transcendence is what Sagittarius rising is seeking, of
everything mundane.  This man is certainly a 'free spirit'.

Female

Life for Sagittarius rising is a made up of episodes of adventure.  She is always in a hurry and always
looking for something more exciting.  This woman loves life.  Her dreams are of dancing, or even
floating, through life surrounded by friends and adventure.  She is generally outgoing and attracts many
friends of both sexes.  Early in life she may go through a period of experimentation with men, but she
eventually settles down into a commitment with someone as adventurous as she.  Very good-natured
and eager to help, she is a great friend.  Men may fall in love with her easily and she very likely has at
least one failed marriage, if not several.  This is because she isn't the image of a 'wife' they expected--
she doesn't like thinking about the pile of laundry or cooking or scrubbing the toilet.  She wants, like the
Sagittarius male, to transcend such practical deeds.  Sexually, she is very much like the male--she
wants it to be a spontaneous occurrence, preferably outside, in the woods or on the beach.  She can be
quite scattered with her energies, and this can wear her out to the point where sex becomes the last
thing on her mind.

Capricorn Rising

Male
Having Capricorn rising almost guarantees success.  No matter how many obstacles stand in his way,
no matter how far down the ladder he begins, his achievements will lead to plenty of money in the
bank.  Money is important to this man, not just for the power it brings, but for the freedom it allows.  He
won't rest until he feels safe, and to feel secure, he must have a hefty bank account.  Sometimes
Capricorn rising can go too far in his need for acquisition and become quite ruthless.  Having said that,
he is very responsible, intelligent and sociable.  He excels in business meetings and can be quite an
investor.  In a relationship he wants someone more relaxed than he is, someone that can help him
loosen up when he is at home.  He often finds himself with a woman of less intelligence and standing in
society--he likes to help her improve.  If she's willing to rise to his standards and expectations, she will
do well.  Together they can build up a wonderfully large nest egg that he will enjoy spending on her
(and himself) when he retires.  He has a hard time expressing his emotions.  This is because he is quite
sure he lacks the vitality of the people around him.  This isn't necessarily true, and the woman that can
help him gradually release his emotions will find a warm man underneath the frost.  He may have more
than one marriage--in his youth he had a harder time controlling his hearty sexual appetite and, of
course, with his strict attitude, he believed that sex equaled everlasting love.  Once he does meet the
'right' one, he will be faithful and committed to their relationship.  Despite appearances, Capricorn rising
often has some kinky surprises waiting for his partner.

Female

This woman needs to feel secure.  Like her male counterpart, she seeks safety in numbers--bills, that
is.  She will not rest until she has a stash of money in the bank, a few solid investments, and a home to
call her own.  She won't necessarily depend on a man to provide her with security, as she is willing to
work hard herself.  But, when she does find a man she can approve of, he must not come into the
relationship as a liability.  She won't support a man.  She has magnificent self-control and can come
across as cold and unloving--underneath the façade she is full of anxiety.  Capricorn rising won't admit
to this, though.  She is very slow to commit, always wanting to be completely sure that she is doing the
right thing.  Capricorn rising does not like shallow or flighty men; she wants depth and expects it.  If you
can't give her what she needs--ie, money, honesty, a solid social standing- -don't bother trying.  She
may have a fling with you, but she won't marry you.  Sexually, she can be quite inhibited as she tends
to repress her sexuality and expend the energy in her climb to the top.  If this rising has strong Scorpio
in the chart, she will be quite the opposite--very sexual and demanding and open to experimentation in
the bedroom.  The Scorpio tends to release the Capricorn inhibition.  The Capricorn rising woman will
succeed, either through her mate, or on her own.  She may even use her sexuality to help her get there.

Aquarius Rising

Male

The Aquarius rising is unique, unpredictable, intelligent, and fascinating.  He draws women to him with
sheer electricity.  He can go through many relationships, and he always wants to remain friends with
them all.  He needs his freedom and won't flinch when you are flinging tears and accusations his way. 
The Aquarius rising isn't meant to be understood.  His ideas are usually ahead of his time and
concentrate on all of humanity, not just himself or his loved ones.  In a relationship, he wants a woman,
often an older woman, who is strong and overtly dominating.  This is strange as he is one that cannot
be controlled--in fact he loves these women because they present him with a challenge.  What is the
best way to shock her today? That question may be part of the fascination--it keeps his mind working
furiously.  Sexually, he can be very inventive and experimental, but his ardor may be less passionate
than some of the other risings.  He likes to see how things work, and that includes his partner's body.

Female

She has great hopes for humanity and will work progressively toward her ideals.  This woman is easily
bored and has had her share of 'quickie' relationships--meaning that she can become involved with a
man very quickly, and that she also has the ability to end a relationship quickly if she is bored or feels
trapped.  She is a faithful partner, although often less emotional than many other women.  Her
detachment may confound her lover from time to time.  The Aquarius rising always wants to see what is
just beyond the next bend, whether it is on a concrete road or in outer space.  She is reaching for
horizons, for change, of herself and the universe.  Always capable of re-inventing herself on a moment's
whim, don't be surprised when she comes home with a head full of bright green hair. In relationships
she needs someone that can help ground her scattered energies and someone that gives her the
attention she needs.   She will try hard to make her marriage work even when it is falling apart in front of
her eyes.  If anything, she is stubborn and determined.  Sexually she is very curious, and many
Aquarius rising women will enjoy researching and experimenting with positions out of the Kama Sutra or
Cosmopolitan--maybe she'll even invent some of her own!

Pisces Rising

Male

There's something about Pisces rising that attracts both the highly evolved and the lowest of the low.  If
he had the capacity for sorting the good from the bad, his life would be much easier for him.  He wants
to think the best of everyone and it takes some hard knocks to wake him up.  He needs to transcend the
everyday race and he often does this by studying esoteric subjects.  Pisces rising is creative but prone
to bouts of disillusionment and pain, especially where women are concerned.  He has no trouble finding
women or even getting them to fall in love with him; the trouble is that he needs to be sought after; he
needs to be the object of his woman's fierce desire.  In our society, this is hard for women to
understand and even harder for the Pisces rising to explain.  Because he is waiting for his woman to
make the moves, and she is waiting for him to make the moves, well, it isn't very healthy for him.  He is
often left out in the cold with nothing but his fantasies of their perfect life together to keep him warm.  He
exudes a brand of misty sexuality that keeps women in suspense.  Very giving and erotic in the
bedroom, his sexual expression may border on self-sacrifice.  The woman who does manage to capture
him is bold, aggressive, and willing to put her heart on the line.  She will be rewarded with an amazing
man who will teach her about mysticism while he paints her portrait in shades of the watery realm in
which he swims.

Female

This woman is the epitome of romance.  Lace, candlelight, floral arrangements ...anything that seems
out of the ordinary to her.  She wants to be loved and has to be protected.  Very psychic, yet prone to
disillusionment, she has a hard time separating fact from fiction and an even harder time facing the
daily practicalities.  She, like her male counterpart, exudes an aura of sexual mystery.  This is what
attracts so many men to her; they are trying hard to capture her elusiveness.  She can be fascinating
without trying.  Her emotions are like a roller coaster but she never loses her faith in her partner or in
life.  She will withstand many traumas in life, but each one hits her hard and tends to weaken her
resolve--in times of crisis she will become even more dependent on her faith and her partner.  The
Pisces rising is creative and she can expend many of her fantasies successfully through music or
artistic expression.  Sexually she is self-sacrificing and giving to her partner; the problem with this is that
she may not have the ability to communicate her own sexual needs to her partner and her mystical
sexual expression will be squelched.