Unlock the secrets of your rising sign by understanding its ruling planet! In this deep dive episode of Orbitals, host William Holloway and guest astrologer The Zine Witch explore how the ruler of the first house shapes your identity, appearance, and impact on the world.

Discover how the same rising sign can manifest completely differently depending on where its ruling planet sits in your chart. From Beyoncé's Mars in Leo to Whitney Houston's Jupiter in Aries, we break down celebrity examples for all 12 rising signs and reveal why knowing your chart ruler is essential for understanding your purpose in the world.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the ruler of the first house

02:17 - Aries Rising (Mars): Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé, Bette Midler

06:37 - Taurus Rising (Venus): Miley Cyrus, Liza Minnelli, Martin Luther King Jr.

12:38 - Gemini Rising (Mercury): Lady Gaga, Will Smith, Matthew McConaughey

18:00 - Cancer Rising (Moon): Meghan Markle, Angelina Jolie, Judy Garland

23:20 - Leo Rising (Sun): Elton John, Meryl Streep, Andy Warhol

33:20 - Virgo Rising (Mercury): Kurt Cobain, Steve Jobs, Dolly Parton

43:33 - Libra Rising (Venus): Courtney Love, Yoko Ono, Venus Williams

49:00 - Scorpio Rising (Mars/Pluto): Aretha Franklin, Edward Norton, Justin Bieber

57:26 - Sagittarius Rising (Jupiter): Paris Hilton, Kim Kardashian, Jim Henson

72:00 - Capricorn Rising (Saturn): Lucille Ball, Gwen Stefani, Prince Harry

76:11 - Aquarius Rising (Saturn/Uranus): David Bowie, Zendaya, Barack Obama

Featured Astrologer:

The Zine Witch

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• Instagram: @thezinewitch

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This episode of Orbitals explores Neptune's transit into Aries, recorded in October 2025 as Neptune retrograded back into Pisces after a preview period. Hosts William Holloway and Vivian from Stars in Alignment discuss the astrological and cultural manifestations they observed during Neptune's first ingress into Aries, including themes of militarization, shifting masculinity, political division, and the rise of younger leaders like Zohran Momdani. The conversation touches on everything from the resurgence of smoking and daredevil culture to natural disasters. Fun, fun and more fun!

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The season 2 premiere of ORBITALS is here! Astrologers Clarissa Dolphin and Alexander Kreich join me to discuss the biggest transits of 2026. Come along for an in-depth discussion on these wild times filled with laughter, healing, and tears (on the inside). We had a blast! Enjoy!