Find out all about the 12 Ascendants!

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Definition of the Ascendant: The time and place of birth determine our Ascendant. The Ascendant is the eastern point of a birth chart: the sign that was rising on the horizon at the moment of birth. In astrology, it symbolizes aspirations, motivations, what drives us to act or react, the behavior we develop, and the way we present ourselves to the world.

Use our application for free to find out your Ascendant: Calculate your Ascendant by entering your birth date and time.

Discover the Aries Ascendant Aries rising sign: you are lively, impatient, but also nervous. Discover all the secrets that this ascendant holds in store for you in your natal chart

Everything about the Taurus Ascendant You know how to give your daily life some solid structure, though you can also be irrascible, stubborn, and possessive... Find out all about your Taurus Ascendant in relation to your astrological sign.

Dive into the Gemini Ascendant You love to play around and have fun, but you also tend to let your illusions blind you... Find out all about this ascendant linked with the planet Mercury.

Discover the facets of the Cancer Ascendant Cancer rising sign magnifies your imagination and sensitivity, but also makes you more reserved! Cancer Rising is ruled by the moon, and thus by emotion: find out all about it here!

Decode the Leo Ascendant You have high aspirations but can also quickly become arrogant or prideful! discover every facet of this ascendant ruled by the Sun

Discover your Virgo Ascendant Check out what effects Virgo rising sign will have on your astrological sign: you are inventive and organized, but also anxious

Understand the Libra Ascendant You are accommodating and nice, but you lack self-confidence... Find out all the secrets of this Libra Ascendant governed by the planet Venus.

Uncover the secrets of the Scorpio Ascendant Whatever sign you may be, Scorpio Ascendant will make you more reserved and mysterious but also distrustful of those close to you.

Explore the Sagittarius Ascendant Whatever your sign may be, Sagittarius rising sign makes you more energetic and resolute, but you can also lack concrete ambitions... Find out all about it here!

Learn everything about the Capricorn Ascendant Whatever sign you may be, Capricorn rising sign will make you more insightful and rational but also colder, more bitter!

Everything about the Aquarius Ascendant Aquarius ascendant, you are governed by Uranus, which means you are nice, likable, but that you also are good at doing things like no one else.

Discover the Pisces Ascendant Whatever your sign may be, Pisces rising sign means you are sensitive and sentimental, but also that you can't control your emotions or face reality... Find out all about it here!

Did you know that the time and place of your birth determine not only who you are but also how you interact with the world? By knowing your Ascendant, you can answer all these questions:

What first impression do I make on others?
What is my ideal lifestyle?
How does my Ascendant impact my relationships?
How are my life choices influenced by my Ascendant?
What are my natural tendencies in leadership?
How do I handle criticism?
What is my communication style?
What are my social strengths?
How do I adapt to new situations?
How do I assert myself in a group?
What is the best way for me to stand up for myself?

The Ascendant is like the sunrise on your birth chart: it reveals your deepest motivations and aspirations. In this section, discover the unique meaning of each of the 12 Ascendants.