Synonymous with Ascendant. See Ascendant.

Ascendant; sign on the eastern horizon at time of birth signifying the personality as viewed by others.

Also known as the Ascendant. The degree at which the Zodiac rests over the eastern horizon of the birthplace at the moment of one's birth; commonly refers to the Sign which is peering over the horizon at that very moment. A new Sign rises approximately every two hours. The Rising Sign represents one's persona and image to the world.

Another word for Ascendant. For more information to this page.

The sign on the cusp of the First House; the sign rising over the eastern horizon at the time of the native's birth in natal astrology, or question in horary. Strictly speaking the degree of the Rising Sign is the Ascendant (ASC) with regard to aspects. In traditional and in Vedic astrology, the whole sign rising over the eastern horizon at the time of the native's birth is called the Ascendant or Rising Sign. More about Ascendant.

The sign and degree on the cusp of the First House. A planet is said to be ascending when between the fourth and tenth cusps.