Monday, August 23, 2010

What Is An Ascendant or Rising Sign?

Your ascendant, otherwise known as your rising sign, is the Zodiac Sign that was rising in the eastern horizon at the moment you were born.  To know what sign was rising you would need to know the exact time and location of your birth.  


It is believed that if the Ascendant falls closer to the beginning of the Sign, the stronger the effects will be felt in the individual. This is also held to be true if the Sun is in a weak position in the birth chart (such as if the individual was born at night). It’s also thought to be weaker when the individual is born towards the end of the Sign's Ascendancy, just before the next Sign appears.


The rising sign can also represent the environment and childhood influences since it is location and time specific.  Everything in your chart will be filtered by this sign.  


The Ascendant is often said to be the mask we wear.  It's the first impression we make when we meet new people. Often, if you are confused at how others have described you, it is because they are describing this part of your personality. The rising sign takes part in your appearance and personality, going as far as influencing physical characteristics sometimes. The Sign becomes expressed in your image, style and mannerisms. It is also expressed in how you act. Some astrologers believe that the ascendant becomes weaker after one reaches 30 years old, as their confidence grows in who they are.


Some keywords for the rising sign for each sign are as follows:


Aries - Overly generous, Mentally clever, Mechanical, Technological, Naive, Blunt


Taurus - Impatient, Tactile, Opportunistic, Wants beauty and value, Appreciates all the senses


Gemini - Talkative, Alert, Secretive, Needs freedom, Friendly, Gossipy, Retains youthful appearance


Cancer - Seeks direction, Vulnerable, Body retains water, 'Moon-faced', Domestic


Leo - Craves abundance, Spendthrift, Congenial, Fun-loving, Attracts many friends



Virgo - Overly-critical, Facile hands, Personal cleanliness, Pragmatic


Libra - Tactful, Serene, Likes clothes, Loves sweets, Appreciates books, Avoids conflict



Scorpio - Observant, Direct, Reserved but friendly, Unafraid, Curious, Good cook



Sagittarius - Quick witted, Humorous, Theatrical, Oratorical, Active, Needs freedom


Capricorn - Elongated face, Accepts responsibility, Retains youthful appearance, Competitive



Aquarius - Mental poise, Square-jawed, Opinionated, Hates change but changes without regret



Pisces - Martyr complex, Smaller than average stature, Sentimental, Dancer


To find out more about your rising sign or which one you are, visit my website for a natal report!


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