The Ascendant is the degree of the zodiac that was on the eastern horizon at the time you took your first breath. It is the ‘dawn point’ of your human experience and expression, as well as the starting point of the first house of identity in which you are a part of. When I think...
According to Stephen Arroyo: The Ascendant shows a way in which we are acutely sensitive and aware, for it affects us in the area of our lives and in the dimension of our energy field that is most sensitive. The Ascendant represents the image of the personality that is seen by others. This does not...
The Sun, Moon and Ascendant blending show the body as garment (Asc), Soul as memory (Moon), and Spirit as God (Sun). The triad of the threefold nature of body, soul, and spirit. We possess a body with which to explore on this plane of mass and matter. By analogy, spirit and soul are related to...
The Sun One is what one is. The Sun in the chart reflects a fundamental creative urge to be yourself. But what does that mean? When astrologers use words like ‘individuate’ and ‘purpose,’ mostly we mean to do something significant that fills the life with meaning and that you feel it right in the center...
This astrological angle is partly innate; it stands in for our public persona, our “vibes,” and the impression we make on new acquaintances. Our perspectives on the world are formed during our formative years as a result of the experiences we have and the information we absorb from our interactions with the world around us. According...
Whatever your interactions are like in social circumstances, you have to confess that when no one is looking, you behave in a completely different manner. In addition, you’ll behave differently in different scenarios as well. Consider the example of someone who is very timid and introverted while in the company of strangers, but who becomes...
Question: What are the major differences between the 1st house and the 12th house? With the Ascendant we could ask: where does a person begin? I think this would be a good place to start. As this is the part of the chart symbolizing the entering of a body and embodies individual existence. It’s the...
The ascendant in astrology is a multifaceted and intriguing, offering a rich array of interpretations that go beyond the conventional understanding of the physical body and energetic influences. At its core, the ascendant is a point on the birth chart that signifies the exact degree of the zodiac where the sun rises each day at … Read moreAscendant: A Soul Ascending
The ascendant is also known as the persona in psychological astrology. The word persona means the person-as-presented symbolizing the outer layer of an individual that is shown to the world. It is sometimes unfairly called a mask as if we have no relation whatsoever to your outer appearance and behavior; this surface veil is not … Read moreAscendant: A Psychological View
When we go out in public, we all put on a certain psychological facade, and the Ascendant in a chart symbolises that persona. When we get to know someone, we get past their exterior and into who they really are on the inside. When the scrutiny of others is absent, we reveal our true selves, … Read moreThe Ascendant: Two Versions of the Self
The word “journey” has become overused and trite. The depth of our spiritual journey is not diminished in any way by this. Our path starts the moment we are born. We must know the exact moment and location of our birth into the world. Based on this data, a natal chart can be built and … Read moreAscendant: Life Journey
