Ascendant is the sign when you were born, on the eastern horizon. Also called your rising sign. You can easily calculate a rising sign by using a tool. If you already know your rising sign, then you are certainly curious about the meaning of a rising sign. An ascendant says a lot about how others around you look at you. A zodiac sign translates your character traits. For example, your zodiac signs have positive and negative traits. We know 12 zodiac signs, and 12 ascendants. Go to rising sign calculator
All 12 rising signs
If you want to know more about how you come across to the outside world, click on your rising sign below!
» Aries
» Taurus
» Gemini
» Cancer
» Leo
» Virgo
» Libra
» Scorpio
» Aquarius
» Pisces
Which character traits can I read?
So yourrising sign says a lot about how others see you. You may appear courageous to others and full of self-confidence. Another may find you resourceful, creative or purposeful. You may also appear bossy or dominant to others according to your ascendant. To get a clear picture of yourself or someone else, you can combine the zodiac sign of the person with his ascendant. This way you create a clear picture of what qualities someone possesses, and how others see the person in question.Personal reading
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Rising sign and elements
Like the zodiac signs, ascendants also include elements. For example, according to your zodiac sign you can be a fire sign, but your ascendant can be a water sign. We know four elements in Western astrology. Water, Fire, Earth and Air!
Element water
The element of water is calm, analytical, and very caring. Water types are intuitive, friendly and above all warm-hearted. They know how to inspire others with their norms and values. Always support others in difficult times, because of their great empathy they are true friends for life.
Element fire
The fire element is powerful and has a moving nature. Often fire types are straightforward, and know how to set clear goals in life. Fire types are caring, but above all protective. Fire types are often seen as born leaders, and like to take the initiative. They are resourceful and solution-oriented.
Element Earth
The earth element is perfectionist, clear, creative and very intelligent. Earth types are often result-oriented, and know how to motivate others to achieve goals. The earth element often appears calm to others, but is very passionate!
Element air
The element of air is uninhibited, can seem a bit chaotic to others. Air types are often free and prefer to be independent. Air types want to get the best out of themselves, life and others!
Learn more about yourself
You can combine your ascendant, zodiac sign and your horoscope. An ascendant is therefore the sign that is on the eastern horizon during your birth. Your zodiac sign is the sign the sun is in when you were born. Your horoscope is an astrological prediction of your zodiac sign! On Chatspiritual you can read your horoscope for free, but you can also read which character traits your ascendant has! Curious about all horoscopes?
How do I calculate my partner's ascendant?
By knowing his or her date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth, you can easily calculate your partner's ascendant. This way you can get a clear picture of your partner, his or her qualities, and how he or she comes across to others.
What zodiac sign am I?
Not sure which zodiac sign you have? Then first read which zodiac sign you have. Go straight to » zodiac signs, and then easily read all your good and bad character traits.
Descendant
In astrology, your descendant is the sign that is on the West side of your horoscope during your birth, and indicates the point at which you are in your relationship.
Aries
An Aries ascendant appears energetic, protective, and helpful to others.
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Taurus
Ascendant Taurus comes across as kind, loving, and caring in love.
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Gemini
Ascendant Gemini appears playful, adventurous and open to others in love.
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Cancer
Ascendant Cancer comes across as generous, gentle, and kind in love.
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Leo
Ascendant Leo brings a lot of fun to a friendship. You can always contact him
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Virgo
Ascendant Virgo comes across as pure, clear and critical in a friendship.
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Libra
Ascendant Libra appears conservative, friendly and purposeful in love.
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Scorpio
Ascendant Scorpio comes across as friendly, purposeful, and adventurous in a friendship.
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Sagittarius
Ascendant sagittarius comes across as bold and enterprising in terms of his career.
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Capricorn
Ascendant Capricorn appears generous, serious, and friendly to others.
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Aquarius
Ascendant Aquarius appears spontaneous, adventurous and honest in friendships.
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Pisces
Ascendant Pisces comes across as involved, warm-hearted, sensitive, and honest in love.
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