Ascendant sign
The rising sign, or ascendant, is the zodiac sign ascending on the Eastern horizon at your birth time and place, making an exact birth time crucial for accuracy. Positioned on the cusp of the first house of your astrological chart, the ascendant can influence you as powerfully as your Sun and Moon signs. It represents your outward behavior and the persona you present to the world, acting sometimes as a mask to hide your inner self. Unlike the Sun sign, which reflects your soul, and the Moon sign, which reflects your emotions, the rising sign describes your public temperament and mannerisms. The differences in ascendant signs explain the diverse personalities and life experiences of individuals born on the same day.
