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So, you probably know your regular star sign. But have you ever heard of your ascendant star sign?

If not, now is your opportunity to find out more! Your ascendant star sign, also known as a rising star sign, is worked out by not just looking at your date of birth, but also the time (and the time zone). There are many calculators online to determine what your ascendant star sign is. Take a moment to calculate yours, then click through the gallery to find out what it means for you!

▲The ascendant depends on the eastern horizon, at a specific location and time. The theory is that it's an opposite to your regular zodiac sign. This is why astrologers believe that the ascendant star signs signify the awakening consciousness of a person.

▲Astrologers believe that the ascendant is significant to the environment and circumstances of a person’s childhood. They also believe that the ascendant signifies how a person learns to present themselves to the world.

▲Astrologers believe that the ascendant can act as a mask to conceal a person's true nature. This is referred to as the defense mechanism that people use to cope with difficult situations.

▲The Ascendant is thought to be hugely significant by astrologists because it acts as a filter through which everything a horoscope presents, including the Sun and Moon, is expressed.

▲The fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. The air signs are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. The earth signs are Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Finally, the water signs are Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

▲Aries Ascendants are direct, and instinctively take action rather than thinking. This doesn’t make the individual aggressive, merely forthright. Forget about making plans and prepare yourself for some impulsive behavior!

▲Aries Ascendants are competitive, but tend to direct the pressure at themselves. They may have a quick temper, but it is also quick to disappear. They have straightforward mannerisms.

▲Taurus Ascendants could be described as capable and steady. They have a large amount of both stamina and staying power, and are very loyal to those they care about.

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Taurus Ascendants can be naturally resistant to change, making them both stubborn and stuck in their ways. They generally have a practical approach to life.

▲Gemini Ascendants are curious people who love to socialize and have freedom. Certainly they can be restless and impatient, but without spitefulness. They can intimidate sensitive people.

▲Gemini Ascendants have great skill in verbally expressing themselves. This may result in arrogance and a tendency to neglect some of the people around them. They may appear to be cold, to some.

▲Cancer Ascendants seem to be rather gentle and familiar. They can be quite unassuming and shy. Due to their sensitivities, they can get embarrassed easily, especially in a public place.

▲Cancer Ascendants have an instinct to protect themselves if they feel threatened. They tend to be caring people, who can even appear innocent. They are generally very approachable.

▲Leo Ascendants have an energy and a magnetism about them, due to their outgoing nature. However, they can also be very self-conscious. They are acutely aware of how they may be perceived by other people.

▲Leo Ascendants have a tendency towards making rash decisions. They are also highly likely to have temper tantrums. However, they also have a lot of personal ambition and drive.

▲Virgo Ascendants carry an aura that is both intelligent and reserved. They can be both shy and analytic, but they will eventually embrace situations and other people.

▲Virgo ascendants tend to be worriers, especially in unfamiliar situations. They can often attract (or be attracted to) people who need help. This can lead to complicated and confusing relationships.

▲Libra Ascendants are friendly and fair people. However, this doesn’t make them immune to problems in their relationships. They attract others effortlessly.

▲Libra Ascendants have the ability to be extremely persuasive. However, they use a soft approach to win others over. They can shirk responsibility, but can equally be great listeners.

▲Scorpio Ascendants carry themselves very well. They have a strong presence which commands respect, and sometimes even fear. They come across as both powerful and determined.

▲Scorpio Ascendants tend to be very polarizing with regards to other people’s opinions of them. They put a great value on their privacy, which can seem like paranoia. They like to be in charge of their own environment.

▲Sagittarius Ascendants are adventurous and crave new experiences. They are also full of hope, faith, and enthusiasm. They make big plans, but often fail to follow through.

▲Sagittarius Ascendants go between restless and active. They often seem to be searching for something that is unattainable, and some can keep up this behavior for their whole lives.

▲Capricorn Ascendants have a serious nature. Even their humor is delivered with little expression, so it might take a bit to fully understand it.

▲Capricorn Ascendants seem highly competent. They tend to be highly family-oriented and often worry about security, due to their dependable nature.

▲Aquarius Ascendants seem highly individualistic! They are approached by many for advice, as they possess both intellectualism and savviness. They are curious and educated people.

▲Aquarius Ascendants like to come across as worldly. Sometimes, they get a thrill from shocking others. They enjoy being provocative, albeit in a subtle and non-aggressive manner.

▲Pisces Ascendants tend to be quiet and shy, but some go the completely opposite direction and are highly talkative and passionate. They are easy to influence, and tend to view the world from a dream-like perspective.

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Pisces Ascendants tend to be soft-hearted people. Objectivity and decision-making are not their strong points. They have a somewhat restless nature.