also known as the rising sign. this is the sign on the cusp of the first house of the natal chart. it is the sign and degree of that sign that is rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, with respect to the place of birth. abbreviation: ASC
The degree of the sign of the zodiac rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth. It is a picture of the way a person instinctually comes into life, moves into any new situation. It is said to correspond to how one appears most immediately to others. The sun, moon and other planets express themselves through the 'lens' of the ascendant when one is actively asserting or expressing one's individuality.
Follow the horizontal line on the natal chart wheel to the left where it intersects with the wheel. The Zodiacal Sign located here on the Cusp of the first House is the Rising Sign, and this sign and its number of degrees is called the Ascendant. It represents your way of expressing yourself in action. This is one of the four main horoscope angles of the chart wheel, which are considered sensative points. These four angles are located at the very leftmost point (Ascendant), the very rightmost point (Descendant) , the top (Midheaven or MC), and the bottom (Nadar or IC [Imum Coli]) of the chart wheel.
Zodiacal degree on the eastern horizon at the minute of birth, signifying the personality self, especially as viewed by others.
The eastern horizon point in a chart. If you are born at sunrise, the Sun would be found around the Ascendant of your natal chart. The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth is considered significant and is called the Ascendant or Rising Sign. The Ascendant is also the cusp (starting point) of the 1st House in the chart. The Ascendant sign, and any planets in the 1st House, show the outer personality and self-expression. Sometimes abbreviated as Asc. Compare: Descendant. The Ascendant
The ascendant is the sun sign that is on the horizon at the moment that you are born.
The zodiac sign appearing on the horizon at the natal time and place of birth. It is also referred to as the Rising Sign, and is placed on the cusp of the first house. Its position by degree of the zodiac is an important factor not yet fully appreciated by many Astrologers'. The rising sign is very important because it is associated with the pattern of our external behavior.
This is where the Eastern Horizon intersects the Ecliptic. The Ascendant is opposite the Descendant. In most house systems the Ascendant forms the 1st House Cusp. In interpretation, it represents: The moment of birth: the reaction to the world outside, or the environment in general; the personality, the face others see, the impact of the self on others and vice versa; the primary motivation in life.
(ASC or rising sign) The degree on the cusp of the 1st house in an astrological wheel chart that determines the "starting point" of the chart. It is technically the point of the zodiac rising over the eastern horizon at the precise moment of birth. This point represents the outward projection of who you are to the rest of the world. aspects : Angles formed between planets and points in a chart that have specific meanings.
The degree of the zodiac rising over the eastern horizon of the birthplace at the moment of birth.
The sign and degree on the cusp of the First House. See Rising Sign. More about Ascendant.
The point of the zodiac that falls on the eastern horizon at the time of the your birth. This is the same as the first house cusp and describes your personality and character and how you relate your world. Also known as the Rising Sign.This is the intersection of the horizon and the ecliptic in the East. For further information see this page.
The cusp of the First House. It is also called the Rising Sign. The degree at which the Zodiac rests over the horizon of the birth place at the time of birth. The Ascendant reflects the individual's personality and physical characteristics.
Rising sign. The degree of the zodiac on the eastern horizon at the time and place for which the horoscope is calculated. It can indicate the image or physical appearance you project to the world. The cusp of the First House.
The doorway into the first house in a person's chart. It signifies the rising sign, or where the sun was rising at birth. The first impression given to others, ascendants dominate part of a person's personality. ASPECTS Aspects are planets within specific degrees of each other that create beneficial or negative attitudes, habits and energy.
The point in the chart determined by the time of birth. The energy directly before you at birth. It identifies the process through which you interact with your immediate environment, and respond to initial events.
The leftmost part of a chart wheel, indicating the sign and degree of the Eastern horizon. This sign of the ascendant is also known as the Rising sign. This is one of the four angles of a chart wheel which are considered sensitive points.
The ascendant of a given geographic location at a particular point in time is the point on the zodiac which is ascending over the Eastern horizon as viewed from that place and time.
