How common
6.0% of the day in New York
In New York, Taurus is on the Ascendant for about 1 h 26 min of each day (6.0%), ranking 10 of 12. It ranges from 4.8% near London to 10.1% near Sydney; an even split would be 8.3%.
Rising signs › Taurus rising
Earth · Fixed · ruled by Venus
♉︎ Taurus rising
Taurus rising comes across as calm, grounded and pleasant to be around. People see someone dependable who will not be hurried. Your rising sign, or Ascendant, is the sign on the eastern horizon at the moment you were born.
Today in New York
5:31 PM–6:57 PM
Friday, October 30, 2026, local time. Taurus rises about four minutes earlier each day.
Opposite point
♏︎ Scorpio Descendant
Drawn to intense, magnetic, deeply loyal partners. You want depth and total honesty, and relationships that transform both of you.
First impressions and style
You come across as calm, solid and unhurried, the person who makes a room feel steadier. Taurus rising is linked to a pleasant voice, a sensual or comfortable sense of style, and an air of reliability.
Your chart ruler
Venus rules Taurus rising, so your Venus sign and house describe what you value, what you find beautiful and where you look for comfort. Find your Venus sign, or see every placement in your birth chart.
Strengths and growth
The strength is consistency and staying power. The lesson is flexibility: change does not have to be a threat to your security.
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 Taurus rising with a different Sun sign often feels Taurus-like to strangers and more like the Sun sign to close friends. Read about the Taurus zodiac sign and the Moon in Taurus.
Are you Taurus rising?
How long Taurus 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 Taurus rises for 2 h 25 min.
| Near | Latitude | Time per day | Share | Rank of 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito (equator) | 0.2° S | 1 h 59 min | 8.3% | 5 |
| Miami | 25.8° N | 1 h 41 min | 7.0% | 9 |
| Los Angeles | 34.0° N | 1 h 33 min | 6.5% | 10 |
| New York | 40.7° N | 1 h 26 min | 6.0% | 10 |
| London | 51.5° N | 1 h 09 min | 4.8% | 9 |
| Sydney | 33.9° S | 2 h 25 min | 10.1% | 1 |
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 Taurus rises today
| City | Date | Rising |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:31 PM–6:57 PM |
| Los Angeles | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 5:36 PM–7:10 PM |
| London | Friday, October 30, 2026 | 4:18 PM–5:26 PM |
Taurus rises around sunrise during Taurus season (Apr 20 – May 20), when the Sun is in Taurus. Every month after that it rises about two hours earlier, so it is on the horizon around sunset during Scorpio season.
Frequently asked questions
How common is Taurus rising?
In New York, Taurus is on the Ascendant for about 1 h 26 min of each day (6.0%), ranking 10 of 12. It ranges from 4.8% near London to 10.1% near Sydney; an even split would be 8.3%. The share of people with Taurus rising follows the same pattern, assuming births are spread evenly through the day.
What does Taurus rising mean?
Taurus rising comes across as calm, grounded and pleasant to be around. People see someone dependable who will not be hurried. You come across as calm, solid and unhurried, the person who makes a room feel steadier. Taurus rising is linked to a pleasant voice, a sensual or comfortable sense of style, and an air of reliability.
What is the chart ruler of Taurus rising?
Venus rules Taurus rising, so your Venus sign and house describe what you value, what you find beautiful and where you look for comfort.
What time of day is Taurus rising?
Taurus rises around sunrise during Taurus season (Apr 20 – May 20), when the Sun is in Taurus. Every month after that it rises about two hours earlier, so it is on the horizon around sunset during Scorpio season. Today in New York it rises 5:31 PM–6:57 PM local time.
What is the Descendant for Taurus rising?
Scorpio, the opposite sign, is always on your Descendant. Drawn to intense, magnetic, deeply loyal partners. You want depth and total honesty, and relationships that transform both of you.
How do I know if I am Taurus 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.