Using Astrology to Choose a New Car

Did you know that your rising sign is a more consistent indicator of the best car for you more than your Sun sign or your Moon sign?  The rising sign designates which signs rule each of the houses in the natal chart.  When you know your rising sign, which is your ascendant, you know what sign rules your third house of cars.

For instance, if you have Aries rising, then you have Taurus on the cusp of your 2nd house, Gemini on the cusp of your 3rd house, Cancer on the cusp of your 4th house, Leo on the cusp of your 5th house and Virgo on the cusp of your 6th house.

If you do not know the sign that was on the Ascendant when you were born, you can safely find out for free at this site: https://www.astro.com/cgi/chart.cgi?rs=3&btyp=w2gw

Aries rising sign:

Nimble Hot Hatch or Electric City Car (e.g., Mini Cooper or Fiat 500e). Mercury rules cars for Aries rising, your car should be quick with responsive handling.  Preferably a small, zippy car that is easy to park, weave through traffic and comes equipped with top-tier infotainment systems for texting and music.  Get upgraded dual-Bluetooth infotainment and dual-device mounts.  Mercury needs options and constant communication.  Upgrade to a massive touchscreen head unit that supports multiple Bluetooth connections simultaneously so one can flip between a podcast, a navigation map and a phone call without breaking stride.

Taurus rising sign:

Safe, Spacious Family SUV (e.g., Volvo XC90 or Subaru Outback). The Moon rules cars for Taurus rising.  Get a vehicle that feels like a protective shell.  You want industry-leading safety scores, a cozy interior and plenty of space to transport loved ones and groceries.  The Moon wants a car to feel exactly like a bedroom.  Get custom climate comfort.  Keep some ultra-plush weighted blankets in the back, plush neck pillows attached to the headrests and upgraded window shades to keep the sun out and the privacy in.

Gemini rising sign:

Luxury Convertible (e.g., Aston Martin or Porsche 911).  The Sun rules cars for Gemini rising.  Your vehicle is an extension of your king-, queen, or they-dom.  A top-down convertible ensures being seen while driving.  A Sun car must feel like a VIP lounge.  Install multi-color LED ambient lighting kits underneath the dash and seats, alongside monogrammed or brightly colored custom seat covers that ensure the interior feels distinctly royal.

Cancer rising sign:

Practical Hybrid or EV (e.g., Toyota Prius or Tesla Model 3).  Mercury rules cars for Cancer rising.  Your vehicle needs to function with efficiency, logic, get excellent fuel economy, have high safety ratings and hyper-functional organizational compartments.  No clutter or dirt for Mercury (think Virgo).  The ultimate modification would be laser-measured, heavy-duty floor mats (like WeatherTech) that catch every speck of dust, paired with a hidden, custom-fitted center console organizer and a dedicated, sleek trash receptacle.

Leo rising sign:

Sleek, Aesthetic Coupe (e.g., Audi A5 or Mazda MX-5).  Venus rules cars for Leo rising, so you’ll be happiest with an elegant, symmetrical design that has perfectly balanced proportions and access to information or entertainment for you and your passengers.  Use high-quality vinyl wraps to cover mismatched plastic factory trim with a clean, matte finish, choosing elegant, minimalist accessories that perfectly match the car’s color palette.

Virgo rising sign:

Matte-Black Tinted Muscle Car (e.g., Dodge Challenger or Stealth SUV).  Pluto rules Virgo rising cars.  Your vehicle should give you privacy, power and a hint of danger.  Go with red, black, or burgundy and heavily tinted windows that allow the driver and passengers to observe the world while remaining completely hidden.  Pluto needs an interior that feels like a fortress.  The first modification is maximum legal ceramic window tinting to block outside eyes, followed by a biometric lockbox hidden inside the center console or under the seat to secure your valuables.

Libra rising sign:

Overland Camper Van (e.g., Mercedes Sprinter 4×4).  Jupiter rules cars for Libra rising.  Think big, roomy as in a home on wheels. Ideally, something rugged enough to go off-grid at a moment’s notice.  And the look of the tires and wheels definitely matter.  Jupiter wants adventure.  It doesn’t care about sleekness; it’s about readiness.  Modify the interior with tactical seat-back organizers and multi-tool mounts to ensure camping gear, maps and road-trip snacks are always within arm’s reach.  Don’t forget the roof rack for all of your serious camping gear

Scorpio rising:

Classic Executive Sedan (e.g., Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series).  Saturn rules cars for Scorpio rising.  Your car needs to look and feel solid.  Go for something that ups your status.  Something with a timeless style that emanates understated wealth.  Perhaps an imposing car that looks right at home in a corporate parking garage.  Saturn views a car as a mobile boardroom.  Install low-profile, magnetic fast-charging docks for devices, premium leather console wraps and understated, high-quality organizers that keep business documents and tech cords completely hidden from view.

Sagittarius rising sign:

Futuristic EV or Cyber-Truck (e.g., Rivian or Tesla Cybertruck).  Uranus rules cars for Sagittarius rising.  Uranus is about innovation, unique light patterns, youth, alternative energy, unusual angels, state of the art tech features, rebellion and eccentricity and a sci-fi concept.  Think Back to the Future.  Uranus loves gadgets that feel ahead of their time.  Uranus also appreciates plenty of head room.  Install aftermarket heads-up displays that project speed and navigation directly onto the windshield, alongside smart OBD2 monitors to track the car’s environmental efficiency in real-time.

Capricorn rising sign:

Vintage Camper or Artistic Cruiser (e.g., Maserati, VW Microbus, Pastel Cruiser, Rolls-Royce Spectre or a Bentley Continental GT.  Jupiter and Neptune rule cars for Capricorn rising.  Get yourself something romantic, grand and spacious, fluid with an amazing sound system.  This should be a car with character and international appeal.  Neptune drives to escape reality through music.  Instead of factory audio, opt for aftermarket component speakers, a hidden subwoofer and sound-dampening material in the doors to create a perfect acoustic bubble.  And for Jupiter, add a subtle, whimsical detail such as a velvet dash cover.

Aquarius rising sign:

Red Supercar (e.g., Ferrari or Lamborghini).  Mars rules cars for Aquarius rising.  You want enough power to go from zero to sixty in three to five seconds. A vehicle that is fast, loud and commands attention.  Lots of horsepower and sharp handling to overtake the slow lane.  Mars treats the driver’s seat like a cockpit.  Swap out standard trim for lightweight carbon fiber and install a thick, Alcantara grip steering wheel with custom colored stitching (usually red) to maximize that high-speed, tactile racing feel.

Pisces rising sign:

High-End Luxury SUV (e.g., Range Rover or Lexus LX). Venus rules cars for Pisces rising. Venus prioritizes comfort over practicality so premium leather and a smooth ride. Look for a heavy, grounded vehicle that feels like a rolling spa. Taurus transforms a car into a moving spa. Invest in ergonomic, heated memory foam seat cushions, ultra-plush steering wheel cover and a sleek, plug-in waterless diffuser pumping out high-quality sandalwood, lemon verbena or lavender scents.

Want to get started with astrology?  We recommend The Complete Idiot’s Guide Astrology Dictionary.