The Ascendant/Rising sign, is one of the most fascinating aspects of
a horoscope chart. From it, we hold up a mirror to catch a glimpse of our
hidden selves.Ironically,the rising sign is also concerned with our
appearance to the world. Do you 'match' yours? The sun sign wields great
influence, as well. From personality to body type to facial structure. As a
Libra Rising, it is comforting to know for heated, but fair,debate, and
taking up the underdog's cause, can be explained. Or at least, there is a
point in the Zodiacal heaven it can be attributed to. The qualities that are said
to represent my sun sign - Aries - don't always jibe with mine. Not that I'm
unwilling to admit - Libran justice, you know - that I may not be viewing these
traits with an unbiased eye.

The sign rising over the eastern horizon, at the moment of birth, is the setup for
the rest of an individual's horoscope.Apart from the planets in their signs themselves
, the house placement is the great determiner in a chart layout. The reference guide
for looking at ourselves on a deeper level.It is a Blueprint for any further actions
to be taken by the one who has been charted.A benchmark for the one doing the
chart to use as a jumping off point.The "fun" part for many Astrologers, professional
and amateur in the building of a horoscope chart.

Here are the condensed versions of the Rising Signs and what they mean:

ARIES Rising -

Decisive,and quick to action.Impulsive and not always detail-oriented.Can be insecure.
Despite the outward bravado.Leaders.

Body Type - Medium height or taller.Atheletic and lean,long face

TAURUS Rising -

Conservative,cautious,they tend to try and maintain the status quo.Somewhat
materialistic, they are often wealthy.Home-oriented.Love the outdoors and
living in the country.Physical.Exist very much in the realm of their senses of
touch,taste,smell,sight and hearing.

Body Type - Maybe shorter thant average to medium height.Strong bodies.
Sometimes plump.Strong necks.

GEMINI Rising -

Restless.Constantly moving.The Entertainer,full of wit who is the life of the part.
Brainy.Great communicators.

Body Type - Tend to be slender and taller than average.Long limbs.

CANCER Rising -

Great talkers.Moody and emotional.Very compassionate.Ultra-sensitive.Very
family and home oriented.Mother is the touchstone in their lives.Tough
exterior,soft interior.

Body Type - Average height. Tendancy to stoutness or to gain weight

LEO Rising -

Sunny disposition.Confident.Tends to court others' approval.Sometimes
shallow.Great at hiding behind their 'masks'.

Body Type - Muscular.Strong-shouldered.Big-boned.

VIRGO Rising -

Refined, quiet and self-contained. Witty and very analytical. Will view a
situation or people from all sides before making a decision.

Body Type - Average height or slightly short. Shapely to slightly fleshy.

LIBRA Rising -

Charming,refined, and very fashion and beauty-oriented. Need harmony and
balance in their lives. As well as love. Seekers of justice -legal or societal.
The Partner is the most important one to them.

Body Type - Delicate. Refined features. Well-made body. Mostly taller than
average.

SCORPIO Rising -

Forceful, intent and extremely magnetic. Serious. Latent power that attracts
others. All or nothing type of personality.

Body Type - Average height or shorter. Stout or atheletic. Square face. Intense
eyes or stare.

SAGITTARIUS Rising -

Optimistic. Adventurous. Explorers and inventors. Inclined to be philosophical.
Truth-tellers and truth-seekers. Spirituality a key.

Body Type - Long, thin face.High forehead. Horse-like. Tall atheletic

CAPRICORN Rising -

Goal-oriented. Achievers. Hard workers. Tend to worry. Sometimes takes
on too much responsibility. Practical. Somewhat stern, but have a dry sense of
humor.

Body Type - Usually average height or shorter. Sometimes thin.

AQUARIUS Rising -

Progressive. Inventive. Can be sarcastic.an be contradictory. Humanitarian and
visionary. Somewhat detached emotionally.

Body Type - Medium height. Strong-bodied. Oval-faced.

PISCES Rising -

Idealistic. Empathetic. Tend to view the world somewhat through rose-colored
glasses. Dreamers.Sometimes fritter away their energies chasing rainbows.
Intuitive. Creative.Can be quite intelligent.Genius, in fact.

Body Type -
May have dreamy,misty eyes. Medium to short in height. Short arms and legs.
Tend to get heavier in middle years.

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