Just like him sun sign and that of Moon, for Astrology the Upward It is one of the most important points of the Natal Chart (or Astral Chart).
In fact, the Greek word “horoscopes” indicating a Letter comes from the words “horos” (now) and “skope” (to look, observe).
And it’s that, “Look at the Time”which means the Ascendant: it is the precise moment that marks the birth and that impresses a particular feature to the Charter and to our destiny.
Here is a guide to know what is your ascendant and what is yours Sense.
What is the Ascendant and what does it mean?
He Upward in a natal chart it is related to point of manifestation of the personcompany or action started at a given time.
It is one of the variables that differentiate of any other being, company or action born on the same day and in the same place.
Is that in addition to intervene in the temper and give cohesion to personalityHe Upward it gives us the guideline issues that will be important in the person’s life, which can be a “theme”: interestsreasons or links gravitate around the symbolism of the sign Upward.
While most of us know what sun sign we were born under, we are generally unaware of the sun sign. single most important factor: He Upward.
It is the expression of our personality and it is the sign of the zodiac that it rises on the horizon at the exact moment of a birth. That is why it is so important to know the hour and minute we arrived in the worldfor the calculation of the natal chart.
But Upward not just associated with effect and impression we have on othersbut it is a vital point which is related to the health and general state of the body, with the I waitHe character and the personality.
The Ascendant and the planets
All planet which is located in any of the angles (of which the Ascendant is the main one, the other angles being the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Lowest of the Heavens) will exert a lifelong influence.
When it comes to “beneficial” planets. -like Venus, Jupiter, the Sun and, sometimes, Mercury- we can think of some facilities granted to that individual; instead, if he is “evil” planets. -like Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto- strain or hardship can be expected throughout the person’s life.
It is important that, once we know our Upwardwe find the state of the ruling planet.
If, for example, Aries ascends, we will look for Mars and associate it with traits such as active, impatient, enthusiastic, quarrelsome; while if Sagittarius ascends and Jupiter is in good shape, we will relate it to other characteristics such as relaxed, at ease, talkative, prodigal and happy.
How to know my Ascendant?
When the Sun crosses a constellation (is in a certain sign) at that moment, this sign ascends with the Sun at dawn. About every two hours there is a change of sign in the zodiacal order, although this is not exact, as it depends on the time of year in which we were born.
To do the calculation you can use an astrologer or, even, there are virtual calculators like this one that calculate the chart automatically.
ASCENDANT IN ARIES
It is a cardinal fire sign and its ruler is Mars.
They are people with a great ability to command, risky, who are encouraged to open roads before others. Courageous, daring, with a fiery and excitable temper. They are autonomous, make decisions independently, unaided, like to maintain their freedom.
His life will be oriented towards struggle, independence and conquest. But it is difficult for those who fight regularly to have the quiet time necessary to evaluate what should be done. Watch out for impulses!
ASCENDANT IN TAURUS
It is a sign of Fixed Earth and its ruler is Venus.
of times slow and toughWith an unyielding will to stand up for what they already have, they are people who are true to their beliefs, who don’t give up quickly. Constant, serene and patient, they love order and beauty; they are earthy and sensual.
They enjoy the pleasures of life, including food and nutrition in general; They usually know how to cook (it’s one of their talents) and they love it. A pleasant environment, a solid and comfortable home will be your most precious goals. Sometimes they tend to be extremely possessive and resist change. Many times they need to be pushed to make decisions.
GEMINI ASCENDANT
It is a mutable air sign and its ruler is Mercury.
I am changingadaptable, curious, changeable, restless, very sociable, intellectuals AND communicative; they have the tendency (and ability) to do many things at once. Its themes are: knowledge: studies, learning, writing; travel too: travel, new places, removals; brothers, few or many, but they are important.
When Gemini ascends, it is possible to experience more than one partnership throughout life. Depending on the state and aspects of Mercury, the tendency is to be superficial and fickle.
CANCER RISE
It is a Cardinal Water Sign and its ruler is the Moon.
I am cyclothymic, sensitiveshy, reserved and easily affected. In contrast to a romantic and sentimental nature, they have a tendency to possess and hoard. They love travel and change. Your belongings are: your family, your neighborhood, your country or sometimes the whole world.
The past is also important to them: their memories, traditions, dreams and imaginations. Food is also important to them, especially to feed others; He can cook and loves it.
ASCENDANT IN LEO
It is a sign of Fixed Fire and its ruler is the Sun.
practicalfranks, passionateconfident, insurance and organizational. Leo is the rising of artists, writers, high officials, or people who stand out in one way or another. They like recognition: they need to make a contribution to the world that bears their name, their brand.
Constant, industrious, they try to achieve their goals in safety, generally obtaining a prominent position thanks to their merits and their personal grace. This ascendant wants to hear that year after year he is a better person, cares about his own self-improvement.
VIRGO ASCENDANT
It is a Mutable Earth sign and its ruler is Mercury.
They are people of an intellectual type, persevering, meticulous, organized, owners of practical understanding, skilled negotiators, critical and picky, shy, they are very mental, great analysts of reality and have a great sense of humor. Low profile, hypochondriacs and with a constant desire for purity.
They are hard workers, perfectionists and are in service of the systems. They tend to analyze and destroy everything before deciding. Discipline, order and cleanliness against chaos and excesses are important in his life; They can oscillate between both behaviors. They are interested in food, body care.
LIFT IN BALANCE
It is a cardinal air sign and its ruler is Venus.
Generally lack of strong willwhich is why they often adopt a passive attitude in relation to the emotional problems of their existence. They tend to mediate to reconcile All; art and everything related to beauty exerts an important attraction on these people. Bonds in general and couples in particular are essential in your life.
They are distinguished by their physical appearance, their style, their aesthetics and in the field of art in general. They are shown as seductive, conquering and having a lot of sex appeal. Also, they have a great sense of justice.
SCORPIO ASCENDANT
It is a fixed water sign; its traditional ruler is Mars and the modern one is Pluto.
AND one of the most complex ascendants, as it indicates experiences that go beyond the motivation of the individual (clearly, it marks destination situations that arrive). Magnetic and penetrating eyes, they are closed and mysterious.
For them, emotional, sentimental and sensory life takes on a special dimension. The sharpest psychologists and detectives have a strong component of this sign. Passionate by nature, their strength lies in knowing themselves and others. They try to decompose matter quickly and violently
ASCENDANT IN SAGITTARIUS
It is a mutable fire sign and its ruler is Jupiter.
idealistshave generous viewpoints ea great love for justice. They want to have experiences for themselves rather than through others. They are exaggerated and expansive; they are attracted to it adventureespecially in the sexual field.
This ascendant struggles to maintain stable relationships: they are the ones with the highest divorce and separation rates. The ideas, values, beliefs and philosophy of one’s life will be fundamental as well as travel and the foreigner.
ASCENT IN CAPRICORN
It is a Cardinal Earth Sign and its ruler is Saturn.
This is another of the Ascendants he points to experiences that go beyond the individual. Very resistantprudent, constants and workers, are accompanied by a high degree of responsibility and a firm will.
They are capable of giving up what they like to achieve the highest goals. They try to dominate matter by overcoming any limitation or pain. Many times they show a marked tendency to loneliness. They are useful for administration, leadership and business.
ASCENDANT IN AQUARIUS
It is a sign of Fixed Air; its traditional ruler is Saturn and the modern one is Uranus.
It stands out for trying to be the differentthe fact that deviates from the norm, for better or worse. Of medium height and solid complexion, they are great communicators, advanced, have difficulty staying in the “here and now” because they are constantly thinking about the future.
Although one of their rulers is the revolutionary Uranus, so the modern, current and dynamic appeal to them, they also have that saturnine component of responsibility that makes them very successful in earning and managing money.
ASCENDANT IN PISCES
It is a mutable water sign; its traditional ruler is Jupiter and the modern one is Neptune.
This is another one complex ascendant which can be interpreted from different perspectives. The sign of Pisces is related to sensitivityby communion with each other. They have the innate desire to do it help and protect to needy creatures.
They are permanently in touch with the feelings of others, they are shy and dreamy. Spiritual – highlight your faith, philosophy, beliefs, connection with the plane of the unseen. But he can also be a scientist: rational, skeptic, mathematician, evidence seeker.
By Patricia Kesselman, astrologer and professor of Astrology and Tarot. On Instagram: @oroskopo
Source: Clarin
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