How common
10.6% of the day in New York
In New York, Leo is on the Ascendant for about 2 h 33 min of each day (10.6%), ranking 1 of 12. It ranges from 6.5% near Sydney to 11.8% near London; an even split would be 8.3%.
Rising signs › Leo rising
Fire · Fixed · ruled by Sun
♌︎ Leo rising
Leo rising comes across as confident and expressive, with a natural presence in a room. People see warmth and a sense of style. Your rising sign, or Ascendant, is the sign on the eastern horizon at the moment you were born.
Today in New York
12:00 AM–1:50 AM and 11:14 PM–12:00 AM
Friday, October 30, 2026, local time. Leo rises about four minutes earlier each day.
Opposite point
♒︎ Aquarius Descendant
Drawn to original, independent, friendly partners — friendship first. You need space and a relationship that respects both people’s individuality.
First impressions and style
You have presence: people notice when you walk in. Leo rising is linked to warmth, a confident posture, a memorable hairstyle or signature look, and generosity that makes others feel included.
Your chart ruler
The Sun rules Leo rising, so your Sun sign and its house are doubly important: who you are and how you come across are tightly linked. Find your Sun sign, or see every placement in your birth chart.
Strengths and growth
The strength is leadership and the courage to be seen. The lesson is a confidence that does not depend on applause, and sharing the stage.
Rising sign vs Sun sign
Your Sun sign describes your core identity; your rising sign describes how you meet the world and how others first see you. A Leo rising with a different Sun sign often feels Leo-like to strangers and more like the Sun sign to close friends. Read about the Leo zodiac sign and the Moon in Leo.
Are you Leo rising?
How long Leo takes to rise
Signs do not rise for equal lengths of time. Near the equator each takes close to two hours; farther from it, some signs rise quickly and others slowly, and the pattern reverses in the Southern Hemisphere: in Sydney Leo rises for 1 h 34 min.
| Near | Latitude | Time per day | Share | Rank of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito (equator) | 0.2° S | 1 h 59 min | 8.3% | 7 |
| Miami | 25.8° N | 2 h 18 min | 9.6% | 1 |
| Los Angeles | 34.0° N | 2 h 25 min | 10.1% | 1 |
| New York | 40.7° N | 2 h 33 min | 10.6% | 1 |
| London | 51.5° N | 2 h 50 min | 11.8% | 3 |
| Sydney | 33.9° S | 1 h 34 min | 6.5% | 9 |
Per sidereal day (23 h 56 min), tropical zodiac, obliquity held at J2000. All twelve signs at these latitudes: rising sign frequency table · CSV. Method: how fast the rising sign changes.
When Leo rises today
| City | Date | Rising |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 12:00 AM–1:50 AM, 11:14 PM–12:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 12:00 AM–1:56 AM, 11:26 PM–12:00 AM |
| London | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 12:00 AM–12:37 AM, 9:43 PM–12:00 AM |
Leo rises around sunrise during Leo season (Jul 23 – Aug 22), when the Sun is in Leo. Every month after that it rises about two hours earlier, so it is on the horizon around sunset during Aquarius season.
Frequently asked questions
How common is Leo rising?
In New York, Leo is on the Ascendant for about 2 h 33 min of each day (10.6%), ranking 1 of 12. It ranges from 6.5% near Sydney to 11.8% near London; an even split would be 8.3%. The share of people with Leo rising follows the same pattern, assuming births are spread evenly through the day.
What does Leo rising mean?
Leo rising comes across as confident and expressive, with a natural presence in a room. People see warmth and a sense of style. You have presence: people notice when you walk in. Leo rising is linked to warmth, a confident posture, a memorable hairstyle or signature look, and generosity that makes others feel included.
What is the chart ruler of Leo rising?
The Sun rules Leo rising, so your Sun sign and its house are doubly important: who you are and how you come across are tightly linked.
What time of day is Leo rising?
Leo rises around sunrise during Leo season (Jul 23 – Aug 22), when the Sun is in Leo. Every month after that it rises about two hours earlier, so it is on the horizon around sunset during Aquarius season. Today in New York it rises 12:00 AM–1:50 AM and 11:14 PM–12:00 AM local time.
What is the Descendant for Leo rising?
Aquarius, the opposite sign, is always on your Descendant. Drawn to original, independent, friendly partners — friendship first. You need space and a relationship that respects both people’s individuality.
How do I know if I am Leo rising?
You need your exact birth time and birthplace. Enter them in the calculator on this page; it also shows how many minutes your birth time could be off before the rising sign changes.
All twelve rising signs · The Moon in each sign
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.