What the Signs mean...
Aries:
If we consider that Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, we see a similarity in the Aries personality, who always wants to be first. The individual with this ascendant is therefore a natural pioneer, as his daring and courage easily take him into uncharted territory. He is like the penetrating wedge, paving the way for the rest of the human race. He fights the battles, breaks the ice, and makes life easier for other who come behind.
Taurus:
This person is really a country squire at heart. His deepest desire is to acquire his own piece of land, whether large or small, because he needs to feel that special connection to the earth. A pstoral scene can be as insprining to him as a beautiful painting would be to someone else. He is very loving, affectionate, steadfast, and loyal. His needs are basic: he wants good food, good sex, and a nice place to live.
Gemini:
One with this personable rising sign can keep you entertained for hours on end because he can't stand to be bored himself. He needs constant mental stimulation becausse his active mind simply will not rest. Therefore, you'll find him surrounded bby people, activity, and exciting situations. His keynote may well be: "Life is just a bowl of cherries." He is witty, amusing, and lots of fun.
Cancer:
When you spot someone who expresses that motherly concern for your welfare - picking lint off your jacket, asking if you've eaten lately, checking to see that you're all right - you can guess that you're in teh company of someone who has Cancer rising. Another giveaway sign is talkativeness, with an emotinal quality coming through loud and clear. You will likely talk about feels, rather than ideas, for the Moon works completely through the emotional nature. It is related to the anima part of the personality; therefore, the feminine, sensitive, vulnerable facet.
Leo:
Leo is the Royal Sign. The person with this ascendant is dramatic, regal in his bearing, and certainly in control of any situation. Leo rising is teh ascendant of "kingship"; the symbol is teh lion, king of the beasts. Leadership and executive ability are easy for one with this ascendant. It seems that he came inot this world to express individuality, dominance, and strength. When he walks into a room, he exudes a vibrance that is not easily ignored. There is no doubt about his dramatic ability, as that seems to be a atural quality for him to express. He is the actor of the zodiac.
Virgo:
Virgo rising is more practical in his intellectual activity and pursuits, enjoying research and the collection of data. He is a master of detail, objectivity, and analysis. Virgo is a mutable sign, meaning adaptability, and is teh sign of teh workahlic. Virgo rising is a master oat handling all teh boring nit-picking matters othes want to avoid. He is teh epitome of neatness and order. The more he is absorbed in fact-finding missions, the happier he is. With a great deal of informatino stored away in his mind, he is like a squirrle storing away nuts for the winter in his quest of facts. He is perfectly content to analyze a situation many times. he may then reanalyze it just to make sure he hasn't missed anything.
Libra:
This is the rising sign that seeks balance. Perhaps the primary quality associated with Libra ascendant is his sense of fair play. The primary need of one with this riging sign is harmony. He cannot stand injustice, disssension, or stirfe. He may spend his life attempting to create the peaceful and beautiful existence he so desperately needs. He is constantly readjusting to align himself to the forces around him to achieve an inner sense of balance. Graciousness, diplomacy, and socialbiity are obvious personality traits.
Scorpio:
When this powerful sign is on the ascndant, the personality of the individual is so intense, magnetic, and charismatic he can literaly knock people over without realizing it. He may have ot go through times of feeling misunderstood to become aware of the force of his personality. after the possibility of great pain, he is able to complete his own personal transformation and express the eagle-like side of this nature. There are no grays in the life of oe with this ascendant. he sees things as either black or white. He has two symbols, each one an extreme: his lower nature is exemplified by the serpent, whereas his gigh spiritual nature is like the eagle, soaring to gret heights, inspiring others through his majesty. He may have a brooding, intense look, or appear almost innocent. Yet, if you look behind the surface appearance, you will notice that this person takes nothing lightly.
Sagittarius:
The person with this ascnedant is a goal-seeking individual. He can have his feet planted firmly on the ground, but he musthave constant challenges and goals to stimulte him. he exudes such a positive, enthusiastic, philosophical outlook that his strongest statement can be: "Oh, well, everything will turn out okay." This can appear to be somewhat of a Pollyanna attitude, but it is absolutely essential for the Sagittarian personality to adopt it in order to deal with life. He is comfortable with a positive and happy outlook, even if the facts are quite contrary.
Capricorn:
The personality of someone with this rising sign can be the most intriguing of all personalitites described by the signs of the zodiac because of its very depth and complexity. This individual may appear to be aloof, cool, or remote, yet an elegant quality may conceal an inherent shyness. he is the most responsible of all the rising signs. The Capricorn personality follows the ccautious route, setting long-rnage goals, but reaching the top of the heap in his own sweet time. He must be on sure ground before he can progress. A person with Capicorn on the ascendant can be quite serious and old before his time, for he is not able to tke matters lightly. He may even have graying hair early in his life. As a child he appears most self-sufficient and mature, yet there is a lack of security inherent in the personality. He will carefully conceal any pain he feels so no one would know he is needy in any way. His proper behavior is a facade that protects him.
Aquarius:
When this sign is on the ascendant, the individual has a quique approach to life that makes him somehow "different" from other people. He may have a most unusual personality, or be so far ahead of his time that he is accused of being eccentric. he can be especially inventive, spontaneous, original, and unique. if he is in touch with his individuality and special qualities, he can express strong humanitarian concern, have a stong sense of freedom for himself and for tothers, and be ahead of his time. He may be musical and a genius. If he resists being unique and "different," trying to conform in order to be like everyone else, he may rebel at crucial times and be very high-strung, unpredictable, or even unreliable. he can brand himself as a maverick or an oddball. He screams to the world, "Don't fence me in." the universe is his playground.
Pisces:
When this planet is on the rise, idealism, vision, and high inspiration are stronly in evidence. The person iwth this ascendant deals with life by seeing only the best in any situation. He adopts a viewpoint of high expectancy and survives by seeing concepts from an overall perspective that may be considered naive by more fatually oriented people. he may have a Don Quixote complex and tend to glamorize people and situations around him, yet he can walk through the most difficult times with a lear view of the road ahead. Inspite of apparent circumstances, the dreams that parade before his vision have little to do with life as other se it. He puts on his rose-colored glasses, heightens the colors a bit, and carries on. no harsh glare of reality will enter his field of vision unless he chooses.










