Libra Rising: Athena. Athena is said to have brought us justice and balance. She is linked to the Justice card in the Tarot, and Libra’s symbol is Justice’s scales. The patron goddess of Athens, Athena had a calm temperament. Librans seek peace and harmony but like Athena, if they become angry, they have a big temper. Athena was also the Goddess of Strategy and taught humans to ride and tame horses. Though Libra is a Venus-ruled sign, Athena’s energy fits more with Libra rising as Libra is an air sign. Athena has both beauty and brains!
Scorpio Rising: Selket. An extremely powerful goddess, Selket ruled magic, scorpions (she had the power to heal their stings) and guided souls during their journey to the afterlife. She is often portrayed with a scorpion on her headdress and a sexy, tight-fitting dress. She holds an ankh, a symbol of life in one hand, and in the other, a war scepter that symbolizes power, prosperity, and well-being. She was the mistress of heaven and the lady of the gods. Scorpio is linked with birth, death, life, rebirth, power, sex, and transformation. Selket embodies all these themes.
Sagittarius Rising: Artemis. A very independent goddess who loved nature and the outdoors, Artemis asked her father Zeus to give her a bow and arrow as well as a short tunic as she wanted to live in the forest with her dogs. She was someone who chose to follow her own path, someone to whom integrity and self-worth were very important. People with Sag rising often love nature, animals, life in the outdoors. Theyprefer to live life on their own terms. They crave adventure and new experiences. You may want a partner, but you will never sacrifice yourself or your principles for one. You demand a union of equals, nothing less.
Capricorn Rising: White Buffalo Woman. White Buffalo Woman is the goddess who brought knowledge to the Oglala Sioux nation. She showed them how to raise a central post in the tepee to support the buffalo skins so that they would be strong. Capricorn is about structure. White Buffalo Woman taught the Sioux that no animal should be killed needlessly and to use all parts of an animal’s body to avoid waste. She gave the foundations for building something permanent, and Capricorn is about creating structure that is essential for achieving anything. The Native Americans held the view that all things in life, even a mere stone, had its own ‘essence’ and deserved respect and consideration. For example, a stone can be used to light a fire. For those with Capricorn Rising, White Buffalo Woman will give you the ability to access resources that others are not aware of and achieve success.
Aquarius Rising: Shakti. Shakti is the symbol of creative power and is the primordial creative force in the universe. She also brings about change and liberation. She rules individuality, and Aquarius is a highly individualistic sign. It is also known for being innovative and creative. The 11th house of the zodiac is ruled by Aquarius. It is linked to our larger social circle. You may be a part of the whole, but apart from it as well, due to your uniqueness. This is the Shakti paradox. The soul journey of the Aquarius rising is about the liberation of one’s true self while finding you ‘people’. Don’t try to be someone you are not, sacrifice who you are in order to belong. Shakti will help you find like-minded souls to share your journey with.
Pisces Rising: White Tara. Known for healing, compassion, and serenity, White Tara is the goddess associated with Pisces Rising. She is a link to things known and unknown. If you embrace her compassion, you will be able to tap into the Wish-fulfilling Wheel, or Cinta chakra, which can help you manifest your goals and wishes — provided your motives are selfless. Your empathy makes you feel the pain of other people as though it is your own. But see to it that others do not take advantage of it. Pisces rising and White Tara are good at all kinds of creative, imaginative, spiritual, or healing work.
By knowing more about your rising sign goddess, you’ll be able to tap into the goddess potential of your rising sign and show its powerful and beautiful feminine spirit to the world.
