What is ascendant? Find out what yours is and what it means

Have you ever wondered what impression you give when you arrive somewhere? In addition to worrying about your appearance, clothes or makeup, there is a characteristic of you that is capable of transmitting your energy when you arrive somewhere. Therefore, your rising sign is responsible for expressing your personal characteristics and defining the first impression that others have of you.

Therefore, this sign is as important as your Sun or Moon in the birth chart. It demonstrates how people see you and how you want to be noticed. Furthermore, it can also indicate your professional aspirations, how you dress and even the way you start new things in your life.

So, if you still don’t know your rising sign and what it can say about you, follow the article to the end to discover how to better relate to the characteristics of this very important element!

What is the rising sign?

But anyway, what is the rising sign? The rising sign is the sign that was emerging on the eastern side of the horizon at the time you were born. In other words, the sign was rising on the exact day, time and place that you came into the world. Therefore, it is very important that you know the place, day and time of your birth to determine your rising sign.

This is why differences in ascendant may occur when a person was born on the same day and time as you, but in a different city. Furthermore, the exact time is important to also determine the degree of your rising sign, which can vary, and also ends up affecting all other signs and houses in your birth chart.

In fact, in the birth chart the ascending sign is located in the first house, that is, House 1 in your chart represents your ascending sign. However, you must also take into consideration possible planets that rise together with the sign of House 1 to fully understand the characteristics of your ascendant.

To calculate your ascendant, therefore, you need to know your place of birth, exact date and time. Generally, the ascendant is more influenced by the time of birth, as shown in the table below. However, for greater accuracy, also indicate your place of birth to a professional astrologer.

What does the rising sign mean?

The rising sign is the one that was crossing the sky at the time and day you were born. This means that what the ascendant represents is related to the passage from our internal points to our external points. In other words, the ascendant is mainly about our ego.

Therefore, as we have already mentioned, the sign of this house will demonstrate the way people see us and their first impressions of us. Therefore, it is essential that you know the characteristics of your ascendant to present yourself, with your behaviors and appearance, in an interesting and understandable way.

The ascendant is also often seen as just a “mask” that we wear in front of society to be accepted. However, he is much more than that. The rising sign represents who we are, but in an easier way for those who knew us now to understand.

Therefore, it serves as a window for those who want to know us more deeply, ultimately finding our total personality. In this way, it is as if our ascendant was a calmer and safer way for people to enter our lives, without immediately meeting the characteristics of our Sun.

Rising sign characteristics

Some of the main personal characteristics that the ascendant expresses are each person’s individuality, vocations and way of expressing themselves. Furthermore, this sign will also dialogue directly with the external part of the being. That is, your body, your physical appearance and the way you dress.

Furthermore, through the ascendant we can also discover people’s points of view, as well as how they “sell” their own image. Other important points that we see in first impressions are whether the person uses a protective shield in their social relationships and the way they deal with and face situations.

Contrary to what they say, it is a myth that the ascendant’s characteristics become stronger after the thirtieth birthday. This is because they can be observed from childhood, even before the characteristics of the sun sign begin to emerge in the child’s personality. Therefore, it is essential to know your birth chart to know how to better deal with and control your rising sign.

Characteristics of the rising sign in each sign

1. Aries rising sign

If, after making your birth chart, you discover that your rising sign is Aries, know that this means that you have authenticity to live. Furthermore, you always say what comes to mind, with no tongue-twisting when you’re in a circle of friends. Other features are:

• Courage to be who you are;
• Anxiety;
• Grit to achieve your goals;
• Do not fear risks;
• Impulsive, does things without thinking;
• He has an energetic lifestyle, with a tendency to practice physical activities.

2. Taurus Ascendant

If your ascendant is in the sign of Taurus, you lead life with great security and good taste. This way, you give the impression of a refined and down-to-earth person, who knows what she wants and fights hard for it. Furthermore, other features are:

• It doesn’t waste money, but it doesn’t save money when it comes to feeling comfortable;
• Maintains a peaceful appearance;
• You know how to appreciate the good things in life, from food, to clothes and company;
• It is very familiar and tends to have long-lasting relationships;
• They are somewhat afraid of changes and think a lot before doing things;
• Does not draw wrong conclusions and analyzes very well before making decisions.

3. Gemini Ascendant

Your ascendant in the sign of Gemini may reveal that you are very curious and pursue diverse interests. This means that you are interested in many things and, therefore, it is easy to communicate and make friends. In fact, other important features are:

• Open mind to the world and extreme curiosity;
• Sociable people, who talk to everyone, but may not be very sociable outside of context;
• Communicative people, who are open to any subject;
• They change interests very quickly and get bored easily;
• His way of approaching others is through words;
• Uses hands a lot to gesture while speaking.

4. Cancer rising sign

Now, if your ascendant is in the sign of Cancer, this means that you have a very welcoming and delicate personality. In other words, people feel like they can count on you and the first impression is that you welcome those in need. Furthermore, your ascendant may also say that:

• You are sensitive and have an almost maternal aura towards others;
• Easily identifies with other people;
• When you are in an argument and are attacked, your first reaction is to withdraw and leave the situation;
• Therefore, he does not like charged discussions;
• Be very careful with what you say so as not to hurt others;
• You demonstrate that you are a point of security for others.

5. Leo Ascendant

If your ascendant is in the sign of Leo, we already know that you are the center of attention wherever you go. To do so, you demonstrate an energy of joy and authenticity. In fact, other important characteristics of this rising sign are:

• They do not go unnoticed when arriving anywhere;
• Everyone, in some way, is attracted to the person with a Leo ascendant;
• You have a strong personality and generosity;
• It’s very expressive, but can end up overdoing the drama;
• He is very optimistic and has an energy that exudes warmth;
• Your self-esteem infects the people around you.

6. Virgo Ascendant

If the 1st house of your ascendant is in the sign of Virgo, this means that you are very generous and have a high ability to solve problems. Furthermore, other characteristics that may fit with your personality are:

• She is very proactive and is always ready to solve problems;
• She has very practical ideas and is always active;
• Always seeks perfection and is very detail-oriented, often being too self-critical;
• Take good care of your health and your body;
• He is humble and calm, despite acting urgently;
• Can be very critical and demanding of others.

7. Libra Ascendant

Librans have a very high sense of balance and common sense. Therefore, if you have a Libra ascendant you are also a very diplomatic person and have a lot of charisma. In fact, other characteristics of your profile may be:

• You are a great hostess and, with your charisma, you meet the needs of others;
• It is very easy for you to make friends and meet;
• It can be very collaborative;
• It’s quite fair;
• Feel indecisive when you don’t want to displease;
• Always considers and thinks about all sides of a situation.

8. Scorpio Ascendant

With a reputation for treachery, people with a Scorpio rising sign always seek self-protection. On the other hand, they can be very loyal to anyone who is true to them. Additionally, check out other characteristics of the Scorpio ascendant:

• They are very observant and remain silent until they feel comfortable;
• Introverts and reserved may characterize you;
• Self-protective and does not easily trust others;
• He is only sociable within his circle of security;
• He is very loyal to his friends;
• A person you can always count on.

9. Sagittarius Ascendant

If your ascendant sign’s house happens to belong to the sign of Sagittarius, you have a very optimistic energy, which inspires those around you! This makes people feel motivated around you and want you around. Additionally, you are also:

• A person with a lot of faith in the future;
• A great storyteller, in addition to being cheerful and therefore “the life of the party”;
• He is a fun and intelligent person;
• An inspiration to those around you;
• Communicative and loves to talk about big and important subjects;
• Very free and idealistic.

10. Capricorn Ascendant

If your rising sign is in Capricorn, know that people see you as someone who is very patient and determined. Furthermore, other impressions that people with a Capricorn ascendant can convey are:

• Firstly, you appear serious and reserved;
• A calm, unhurried person;
• He is very persevering;
• Knows how to work with long-term goals;
• Always think a lot before starting something, until you are completely sure;

11. Aquarius Ascendant

Now, if your ascendant is in the sign of Aquarius, know that you have a strong personality and people think you are very determined! Furthermore, your desire to change the world inspires those around you. Other characteristics of the Aquarius ascendant are:

• Very sociable, but detached;
• Has the impression of being disinterested and detached;
• She is very selective with who she interacts with;
• Loves freedom in intimacy;
• She is ingenious in collective work;
• Furthermore, he is friends with everyone, but he feels he can count on few people.

12. Pisces Ascendant

Finally, if you have a Pisces ascendant, your personality may seem very friendly and understanding to those who meet you at first glance. However, these are other characteristics that you can present with a Pisces ascendant:

• You are a great listener;
• What’s more, it adapts easily to any situation;
• He is very idealistic, and on the other hand he can only live in the world of ideas;
• Generally, it is more of a “hippie” style;
• Furthermore, it is easy to blend in with the environment;
• You are well known for your friendliness and compassion towards others.

So, did you identify with any of these characteristics of your ascendant? Anyway, feel free to tell us in the comments! In fact, you will also be interested in Calendar of the signs – The 12 signs and their characteristics.

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