The Rising sign is the vitality, the ego quality, and the physical appearance. The very moment you were born on the Eastern Horizon  is what the world first visualizes you.  The Rising or Ascendant can also be called "the self". In additon we are the Rising or Ascendant sign is where we are most at ease.  The Ascendant is a very important part of your horoscope- represents the persona and image to the world and outward demanor. It is determined by the degree at which the Zodiac rests over the horizon of your birthplace at the time of birth.

The Rising sign indicates an individual’s particular outlook on life. Twelve people with twleve different Rising signs stand around an object for example; therefore- each of them seeing a different facet of an object, every one having different opinions, views and comments.

The Rising or Ascendant acts like a wall or a façade that the person erects around one’s self. In addition, it describes the part of the personality most easily expressed and shown to the world. It is also how a person allows others to see them.  In addition, the real identity (the Sun sign)is protected by the Rising sign personality, physical appearance.

The Rising sign or Ascendant describes the type of vehicle one has chosen to build. Many times an individual’s innermost self is quite different from the picture he or she presents.