Daily Astrology for Self-Awareness
Your daily horoscope isn't a prediction—it's a mirror. We use real planetary positions to help you tune into the energies of each day, not to tell you what will happen, but to help you navigate with intention.
Two Signs, One You
Most people know their Sun sign—the sign determined by your birth date. It represents your core identity, your ego, and the self you're growing into throughout your life.
But there's another sign that shapes your daily experience just as much: your Rising sign (also called the Ascendant). This is the sign that was on the eastern horizon at the exact moment you were born.
It determines:
- How you move through the world
- How others perceive you
- Which areas of life (houses) the planets are activating on any given day
Think of it this way:
| Sign | What It Represents | Horoscope Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Sign | Who you are at your core | Inner life, identity, purpose |
| Rising Sign | How you engage with the world | Daily circumstances, external events, timing |
Reading both gives you a complete picture—your inner landscape and the terrain you're walking through today.
Don't know your Rising sign? You'll need your birth time to calculate it. Jump to our guide or generate your free chart to find out.
Why Birth Time Matters
Your Rising sign changes approximately every two hours. A birth time that's off by even 15–30 minutes can shift your Ascendant to a different sign—and with it, your entire house system.
This matters because:
- Your Rising sign determines which daily horoscope speaks to your external circumstances
- House placements affect where planetary energies show up in your life
- Transit interpretations depend on accurate house positions
If You Know Your Birth Time
You're set. Even an approximate time (within 15 minutes) will usually give you an accurate Rising sign. Generate your free chart to confirm.
If You're Unsure
Check these sources:
- Birth certificate (many include time of birth)
- Hospital records (you can request these)
- Baby book or family records
- Ask relatives who were present
Keep in mind: Memory is imperfect. "Around sunrise" or "just before dinner" can be off by hours. Official records are more reliable.
If You Can't Find It
You have a few options:
1. Work with a professional astrologer
Astrologers trained in rectification can work backward from significant life events to determine a likely birth time. This is painstaking work but can yield accurate results.
2. Explore intuitively
Generate several charts using different birth times and read the Rising sign descriptions for each. Notice which one resonates—which feels like you when you walk into a room. This isn't a substitute for accurate data, but it can be a starting point for self-exploration.
3. Read your Sun sign only
If your birth time remains unknown, your Sun sign horoscope still offers value. You'll miss the house-based specificity that Rising provides, but the core planetary energies of each day still apply to you.
Astrology Grounded in Astronomy
Every daily horoscope on Aurathea is generated using real planetary positions calculated by the Swiss Ephemeris—the same precision tool used by professional astrologers worldwide.
What we include:
- +Actual transits: Where the planets are today, not generic templates
- +Moon sign and phase: The Moon moves quickly and colors the emotional tone of each day
- +Planetary aspects: The angles planets form to each other—trines, squares, oppositions—and what they mean for you
- +Sign-specific context: Your sign's ruling planet, angular houses, and current activations
What we don't do:
- -Recycle the same vague encouragements every day
- -Ignore challenging aspects to keep things "positive"
- -Pretend all 12 signs have the same day
Some days are easier than others. Some transits bring tension. We believe you're better served by honest, grounded guidance than empty reassurance.
Read Your Horoscopes
Select your Sun sign and Rising sign below. Don't know your Rising? Find out here.
No Paywall on Daily Guidance
Daily horoscopes on Aurathea are free for all users—no subscription required, no premium tier needed. We believe regular access to astrological perspective is a tool for self-awareness, and we don't think that should be gated.
Free includes:
- +Daily Sun sign horoscope
- +Daily Rising sign horoscope
- +Full access on web, no account required
With a free account, you also get:
- +Your complete birth chart with interpretations
- +Option to receive daily horoscopes by email
- +Access to our weekly astrology newsletter
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Each week, we send one focused lesson on understanding astrology—not as fortune-telling, but as a framework for self-knowledge and intentional living.
Topics include: Understanding the planets, reading transits, tropical vs sidereal zodiacs, working with retrogrades, and using lunar phases for planning.