We may not like to admit it, but the world is a challenging place. It was created to help souls grow, stretch, and thrive.
And for that growth to happen, life has to pose challenges, even for children. Especially for children.
Thankfully, every child arrives with an invisible shield. A way of sensing, scanning, and protecting themselves as they begin to navigate this complex realm. Astrology calls it the Rising sign, and it tells us how a child learns to meet life’s hard edges.
In Astroddlergy, I often refer to it as the energy which reinforces their natural armor. It's the instinct that keeps them safe while they figure out who they are at the deepest levels.
Now, of course, the Rising sign represents more than the just armor energy. When partnered up with their Mars, it becomes their loudspeaker, the energetic megaphone that broadcasts who they are to the world. It embodies their first form of self-expression. Not in what they say, but in how they appear, move, and connect. It’s a big part of how they cut through the noise and make themselves known.
A Leo Rising child might burst into a room like sunlight: confident, magnetic, claiming space naturally. A Virgo Rising might tread lightly, observing before engaging, showing quiet competence and care. A Pisces Rising might pause to absorb the atmosphere, picking up the unspoken energy of everyone in the room before deciding how to move.
Many parents sometimes worry about helping their child “stand out” or “hold their own,” especially in competitive settings. But the Rising sign reminds us that a child’s goal isn’t to outshine others. It’s to stay protected while being seen. Their armor isn’t there to make them louder; it’s there to help them stay whole in a world that will ask them to adapt, over and over again.
When you understand your child’s Rising sign, you begin to honor the way they approach new experiences — not forcing bravery or polish, but supporting their natural rhythm. For one child, that might mean giving them a gentle role in group settings.
For another, it might mean extra time to observe before joining in. And for another, it’s reminding them that their light doesn’t need to compete… it just needs to stay authentic.
Once you understand the Rising, labels like “shy,” “confident,” or “overly sensitive” start to lose meaning. You begin to see that every child’s way of entering the world is perfectly designed for who they came here to become.
In my forthcoming book, Astroddlergy Foundations: Understanding Children From Toddlers to Teens, I explore the Rising sign as one of the four core placements that unlock a deep connection with your child’s emotional world (alongside their Sun, Moon, and Mars). It’s an entirely new way to relate to how your child approaches life, change, and belonging.
And if you’d like to dive deeper into the Rising Sign right now, I’ve created a full Rising sign series on Instagram. Practical, soulful, and easy to apply for each individual sign. Check it out at @astroddlergy.
Connecting with their Rising Sign is a simple shift that really can change everything: seeing not just who your child is, but how they step into the world. It will help you learn to protect, honor, and amplify that in your own way.
We may not like to admit it, but the world is a challenging place. It was created to help souls grow, stretch, and thrive.
And for that growth to happen, life has to pose challenges, even for children. Especially for children.
Thankfully, every child arrives with an invisible shield. A way of sensing, scanning, and protecting themselves as they begin to navigate this complex realm. Astrology calls it the Rising sign, and it tells us how a child learns to meet life’s hard edges.
In Astroddlergy, I often refer to it as the energy which reinforces their natural armor. It's the instinct that keeps them safe while they figure out who they are at the deepest levels.
Now, of course, the Rising sign represents more than the just armor energy. When partnered up with their Mars, it becomes their loudspeaker, the energetic megaphone that broadcasts who they are to the world. It embodies their first form of self-expression. Not in what they say, but in how they appear, move, and connect. It’s a big part of how they cut through the noise and make themselves known.
A Leo Rising child might burst into a room like sunlight: confident, magnetic, claiming space naturally. A Virgo Rising might tread lightly, observing before engaging, showing quiet competence and care. A Pisces Rising might pause to absorb the atmosphere, picking up the unspoken energy of everyone in the room before deciding how to move.
Many parents sometimes worry about helping their child “stand out” or “hold their own,” especially in competitive settings. But the Rising sign reminds us that a child’s goal isn’t to outshine others. It’s to stay protected while being seen. Their armor isn’t there to make them louder; it’s there to help them stay whole in a world that will ask them to adapt, over and over again.
When you understand your child’s Rising sign, you begin to honor the way they approach new experiences — not forcing bravery or polish, but supporting their natural rhythm. For one child, that might mean giving them a gentle role in group settings.
For another, it might mean extra time to observe before joining in. And for another, it’s reminding them that their light doesn’t need to compete… it just needs to stay authentic.
Once you understand the Rising, labels like “shy,” “confident,” or “overly sensitive” start to lose meaning. You begin to see that every child’s way of entering the world is perfectly designed for who they came here to become.
In my forthcoming book, Astroddlergy Foundations: Understanding Children From Toddlers to Teens, I explore the Rising sign as one of the four core placements that unlock a deep connection with your child’s emotional world (alongside their Sun, Moon, and Mars). It’s an entirely new way to relate to how your child approaches life, change, and belonging.
And if you’d like to dive deeper into the Rising Sign right now, I’ve created a full Rising sign series on Instagram. Practical, soulful, and easy to apply for each individual sign. Check it out at @astroddlergy.
Connecting with their Rising Sign is a simple shift that really can change everything: seeing not just who your child is, but how they step into the world. It will help you learn to protect, honor, and amplify that in your own way.