Rising Signs Most Likely to Attract Toxic Relationships

To study astrology, start by understanding the two most important celestial bodies: the Sun and the Moon. Next, look at the Ascendant sign. Once an astrologer knows your Ascendant sign, they can forecast events and assess your fortune, letting you know which years may be challenging for relationships or finances. Below, we discuss the relationship dynamics of several Ascendant signs, focusing on marriage and romance.

Unlucky in Love: Ascendant in Taurus, Scorpio, Gemini, Sagittarius.

People with a Taurus or Scorpio Ascendant are more likely to experience infidelity, while those with a Gemini or Sagittarius Ascendant often find themselves involved with “unreliable partners.”

Let’s explore why these four Ascendant signs are especially prone to tough luck in love.

For Taurus Ascendants, the 12th house falls in Aries (ignoring interceptions), which makes Mars the ruler of the 12th house. In other words, to understand the condition of the 12th house, we look to Mars. The 12th house governs secrets, hidden matters, sorrow, self-undoing, and rebirth, among other themes.

Likewise, for Taurus Ascendants, the 7th house is in Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto. To understand the condition of the 7th house, we also look to Mars. This links Mars to both the 7th and 12th houses in the chart.

What does the 7th house represent? It rules marriage and partnerships, and the 7th-house ruler can represent your romantic partner. For Taurus Ascendants, partners are tied to secrecy from the outset. If other configurations boost romantic activity or point to dishonesty, the likelihood of a partner cheating increases (the native may also cheat, but they are more likely to first encounter infidelity from the partner).

To be clear, having a Taurus Ascendant does not guarantee infidelity; it simply indicates a higher probability. If the average person has a 30% chance of experiencing a partner’s infidelity, a Taurus Ascendant might face a 40% chance.

Now consider Scorpio Ascendants. For them, the 12th house falls in Libra, ruled by Venus. This means Venus can signify the 12th house in a Scorpio Ascendant’s chart. Because Venus is also a love planet, Scorpio Ascendants often develop secret crushes (a result of Venus linking to the 12th house).

Their 7th house is in Taurus, also ruled by Venus, so they are similarly prone to infidelity—potentially with an even higher likelihood, given the involvement of the love planet itself.

Following this logic, let’s look at Gemini Ascendants. Their 12th house is in Taurus, ruled by Venus, and their 5th house is in Libra, also ruled by Venus. The 5th house represents romance, so Gemini Ascendants are inclined to fall for “unreliable” people—a tendency rooted in the secrecy of the 12th house. The 5th house also governs “investment and entertainment,” which carries financial implications. Because Venus relates to money as well, people with a Gemini Ascendant should be cautious: those they’re attracted to may entice them into risky investments or manipulate them for financial gain.

For Sagittarius Ascendants, the 12th house is in Scorpio, ruled by Mars and Pluto, and the 5th house is in Aries, ruled by Mars. This again ties the 5th and 12th houses together, this time through Mars. Since the 5th house can involve gambling, Sagittarius Ascendants should be wary of others pushing them to gamble.

Individuals with Ascendant in Cancer, Leo, and Aquarius often find their relationships shaped by financial and material concerns.

Those with a Cancer Ascendant are prone to having their feelings overshadowed by material issues.

For Cancer Ascendants, the 7th house is in Capricorn, ruled by Saturn, and the 8th house is in Aquarius, ruled by Saturn and Uranus. Thus, the 7th house is bound to the 8th house—and the link runs through Saturn, a complex planet associated with responsibility, worldly ambition, and even coldness. The 8th house, often called the house of illness and misfortune, is a difficult area tied to pain, crisis, and deceit.

Because of Saturn’s austere influence working through the 8th house, Cancer Ascendants often attract partners who are emotionally distant and potentially self-serving.

Those with a Leo Ascendant are likely to find wealthy partners who may not treat them well.

Leo Ascendants have their 5th house in Sagittarius, ruled by Jupiter (a planet of luck), and their 8th house in Pisces, ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. Jupiter therefore connects the 5th and 8th houses. The 5th house carries themes of investment, while the 8th relates to windfalls and other people’s resources. This pairing often points to financial matters, making it easier for Leo Ascendants to attract wealthy partners. However, these partners’ attitudes may be unstable—alternating between very attentive and quite dismissive.

Those with an Aquarius Ascendant may encounter hypocrites.

Aquarius Ascendants have their 5th house in Gemini, ruled by Mercury. As the planet of intellect, Mercury can suggest a gentlemanly demeanor. Their 8th house is in Virgo, also ruled by Mercury, but the 8th house is complex and ambitious—at odds with the courtesy, generosity, and calm typically associated with a refined exterior. While the 5th–8th combination can point to money matters, Mercury is relatively modest, so you’d need to consider the whole chart to see if someone is “especially wealthy.” Even so, Aquarius Ascendants are often drawn to people who present well but are hypocritical—especially since Mercury has a higher chance of being “burned” in the natal chart.