The Ascendant or Rising Sign in Astrology

Understanding the Ascendant or Rising Sign

The Ascendant or Rising Sign is interchangeable in terminology. This is the degree of the zodiac ascending over the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, positioning the Earth and astral path of an individual. The Ascendant Sign shares connectivity with the Sun Sign of an individual and can offer more information about traits or experiences that may develop in one’s life. Understanding the Ascendant Sign and its chart ruler (planet) offers further components of an individual’s world. The Sun Sign is the authentic self and the Ascendant is others’ perceptions of the individual, especially those who aren’t aware of their deeper attributes.