-while2nd house has to do with the tone and sound of the voice, 3rd house has to do with self-expression and speech. look to what lies in those houses and what planets are affecting those houses
-mercury in taurus people have a voice that others could just listen to for hours. they’re most likely talented in singing too
-those with libra mercury struggle to be heard and often have a gentle tone or a soft voice
-gemini ascendant/mercury/venus tend to mimic other people’s voices
-ifsaturn has a lot of influence in your chart you may be a little hoarse or have a serious tone
-people with mercury square pluto sometimes sound bitchy and standoffish
-those with sagittarius mars speak forcefully and roughly
-pluto in the 3rd may have a deep or distinctive voice
-aquarius placements often have neutral tones and may even sound monotone
-virgo mercury/acsendant may have a soft voice and speak very quickly
-people with mercury to jupiter aspects have loud and intense voices
-those with moon square midheaven often are torn between the opinions of others and listening to their emotions
-somebody with sun square moon has so much tension within themselves and their personality
-negative chiron to midheaven aspects may be held back by their pain. they become unsuccessful in their career if they cannot overcome these blockages
-sun square pluto often has a hard time letting go of negative thoughts. They will undermine their own happiness in fear of getting their hopes too high
-a person with mercury square lilith has little faith in themselves and can easily convince themselves that they are unwanted
-somebody with moon square venus is deeply insecure about their feelings and is sometimes saddened by the thought of love
-people with mars square saturn often can be overly aggressive and mean
-sun square chiron struggles with self expression and often has low self esteem
-those with venus opposite part of fortune will often self-sabotage and often expects the worst
-venus square neptune is incredibly self-critical and assume that people think the worst of them
-somebody that has mars square neptune can be rude or mean to people but justify it to themselves
-personal planets in somebody else’s 8th house (especially mars or venus) can make the 8th house person obsessive over the planet person
-those with venus/mars aspects have a lot of sexual chemistry
-with many mercury aspects comes good communication and deep/stimulating conversations
-having positive sun to venus aspects creates mutual attraction and a supportive relationship
-moon conjunct ascendant causes hypersensitivity and the ability to affect each others moods drastically
-negative mercury to mars aspects can lead to arguments. the mars person may be impatient and force opinions onto the mercury person
-having moon in the 2nd house will base the relationship on emotional satisfaction rather than romance. the 2nd house person could be possessive of the moon person
-mercury in the 11th house will bring open communication and a sense of companionship
-sun conjunct jupiter indicates generosity and sharing. you both tend to hype each other up
-havingsun in the 1st house brings infatuation. the 1st house person sees the sun person as the best thing that’s ever happened to them
-venus/moon conjunct saturn aspects can cause the saturn person to be controlling of the venus/moon person
-saturn square mercury can cause both people to fight for power or dominance over the other
TheAmor asteroid in Astrology is connected to platonic love and compassion - similarly to Ceres it can represent unconditional love, one that doesn’t need to have a reason to exist, one that would exist regardless of the circumstances, but in a romantic way, unlike Ceres which is normally connected to a mother-child type of relationship.
Amor can show intimacy, closeness, a relationship that doesn’t have to be sexual, but one that carries a strong connection between the two people. Amoralso shows how we deal with romantic rejection - whether it’s aspected in anger (natal aspect to Mars), in isolation and loneliness(natal aspectto Uranus and/or Saturn), in victimhood(natal aspect to Neptune), in putting more focus on ourselves (natal aspect to Sun or Venus) or accepting it as a lesson, despite our ego being hurt (natal aspect to Jupiter).Natal aspects between Amor and Pluto, or the Moon can be a big sign of holding onto relationships(Moon) or them being life-changing, having big impact on us and our future relationships (Pluto).
Amor can also show the love that feels ideal to us - our true romantic desires, how and what we require to experience the highest form of love, to feel truly loved.
Here are the best Amor aspects to have in Synastry (in my opinion):
Amor conjunct the other person’s Sun or Ascendant, Amor in the other person’s 1st House
The Sun/Ascendant/1st House person has the qualities that the Amor person can idolize romantially, it can show direct attachment and romantic feelings that can evolve fast. The Amor person may fall in love with the Sun/AS person’s presence, their being. They can romanticize them, view them through rose-colored glasses (at times it can be quite Neptunian). The Sun/AS person will feel truly confident, appreciated, worthy and valid. They can view each other as their ideal lover, as someone who directly represents the qualities in the person they have always wanted to love.
Amor conjunct the other person’s Moon
This can give a feeling that it was “meant to be”. It can be very selfless, quite sacrificial at times as if even hurting the other person the slightest causes great pain to yourself too. The Moon person will feel like their true self is finally loved by someone, as if someone worships the part of themselves that they can’t seem to always love themselves.
Amor conjunct the other person’s Venus
This is one of the straight-out-of-a-fairytale aspects. It can show a very romantic love, a love in which both people, the Amor person specifically, are willing to do whatever it takes to please the other person romantically. It can show a growing love, one that builds up both people, one that allows them to live out their romantic desires. It can feel that the relationship was meant to be - even if other aspects in the synastry chart are bad, they are likely to come back to this relationship.
Amor conjunct the other person’s Descendant/opposite their Ascendant or Amor in the other person’s 7th House
The relationship will feel very reflective - they are likely to act on it or develop feelings for each other at the same time. This can signify a very strong union, a union that carries love for each other that can’t go away regardless of the circumstances. In many cases, it can be said that this is the type of relationship where both people are ready to take a bullet for each other. It can be selfless, the other person will be a priority, they will be an important part of your life you have to think about before making any decision. It is often seen in long-term relationships.
Amor conjunct the other person’s Psyche
This can show a love that is very emotional - very profound. It is not physical, not just emotional - it seems to come from a very different place. In this aspect, you are in love with the other person’s being, their soul. The relationship can feel romantically transformative, as if all journeys have finally led to this. The relationship will bring out both people’s intuition, especially when it’s connected to the other person - it can give a telepathic-like connection. The relationship may feel like the place in which the Psychic person finally allows themselves to be loved. They may learn more about themselves due to the relationship. It can also show that while the relationship can be their greatest strength, it can also feel like their greatest weakness, due to the dependency on the other person.
Asquare or an opposition can also be felt strongly, but it will have the ability to make the relationship a bit more complicated - there may be one-sided attachment, one person giving everything they can while the other may be more apathetic or passive, it can show a strong love that also brings out the Amor person’s insecurities, makes them question their worth, it can make them neglect themselves due to the focus over the other person.
If you want to find out more about your romantic life or relationship, I do both transit synastry chart readings and composite chart readings. If interested, message me here or by email ([email protected]) xx
Since I have gained quite much followers on here and I’m thankful for I wanted to make a post where you can request stuff. Maybe then I can make a post about it and help you guys.
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♌ - most likely the family made them feel like they need to be protective and be helpful to their siblings, mother or father. maybe they were too engaging in what their family needed or wanted from them that led them to feel only important for others gain.
♌ - can sleep anytime, anywhere.
Carpricorn Rising ↑
♑- though most of them appear cold and stone faced, they have a feminine approach or could be their style of clothes or the way they speak.
♑-most likely the number one rising where people assume their mood and be false 99% of the time.
♑- either they grow up in a family where everything was a chaos and they are the one expected to be mature on behalf of others or things were too strict and every little move is criticised.
Scorpio Rising ↑
♏- their aura command your attention even if they are just sitting and not interacting with others.
♏- usually Scorpio rising are the black sheeps of the family; a lot of turmoil, fights and jealousy from siblings, though they do have an important and strong presence in the home. they have a love/hate relationships with their family.
♏- very quiet or very loud.
Libra Rising ↑
♎ - usually gives the vibes of being nice and charming whether the person is that way underneath or not.
♎ - can be passive aggressive and force to be the one to make peace.
♎ - they felt like their family has a lot of expectations for them so they always live with that burden on their shoulders. most likely put in situations where they have to choose sides with the parents and siblings.
Sagittarius Rising ↑
♐- very strong presence.
♐-usually they felt the pressure from parents or their family to be great and doing great things in life, they grow up in a family where any success must come with a lot of achievement. maybe the family was too mundane for their abstract thoughts and ideas and they were shamed because of it.
♐- can be strongly opinionated.
Vrigo Rising ↑
♍ - Like Libra rising, Virgo rising felt like they are pressured by the family high expectations and being the definition of perfection so that develop their critical nature. the family environment made them feel nervous and restless and it was difficult for them to relax.
♍ - reserved & paranoid.
♍ - Can be more bubbly and outgoing than a Virgo sun, but still there’s a feeling of calmness inside.
Pisces Rising ↑
♓ - they may wear a lot of casual and comfy clothes (especially women) but they give off a lot of sexual vibes.
♓ - most likely the family made them feel like a painting or a flower pot in the home; silent and obedient they learned to blend in with the rest and not really had a chance to express and show their true self.
♓ - either they act real dumb or really intelligent depending on the situation or the people around them.
Aquarius Rising↑
♒- like Sagittarius rising they can be strongly opinionated but sometime it can be just for the sake of arguing.
♒- much like Scorpio rising they usually feel like the ugly duckling or the the black sheep of the family, felt pressure to forget or overlook their emotions and how they feel beacuse of one or both of their parent.
♒- can look and come off very detached even though they are very much in touch with their emotions.
Aries Rising↑
♈ - original b*** faceⓇ
♈ - the opposite of Libra rising when people first see them they think they’re arrogant and mean but usually discovered later how sensitive and vulnerable they are.
♈- usually the loners in the the family, probably felt like they were excluded from the family members either by age, personality, looks, etc. one or both parents is irritated and angry or physically threatening most of the time which lead to feeling unsafe in the home.
Taurus Rising↑
♉-pretty chill but don’t come at them they will put you back in your place.
♉- stubborn AF!
♉- like the Capricorn rising the family dynamic is either everything is a chaos where you need to be the mature one or very strict environment where physical and verbal affection was not present.
Cancer Rising ↑
♋ - they most likely grow up in an environment where they felt emotional comfort is hard to reach because they’re always put in situations by one or both parents that left them feeling vulnerable or helpless.
♋ - shows the complete opposite of how they feel.
♋ - like Libra risings they can be passive aggressive and force to be the peacemaker.
Gemini Rising ↑
♊ - very good at disguising themselves, you’ll have a hard time getting to really know them.
♊ - usually their intellect/mental intelligence always been question and put through test possibly a lot of self defense using their words against the family verbal abuse.emotional expressions( physical and verbal ) were rare to non existent.
♊ - can be deceptive to hide their moodiness.
note: check the planets that falls or conjunct (making an aspect to) your ascendant. So, If you have jupiter falls in your 1th house, jupiter rules Sagittarius, then you should check Sagittarius Rising, etc. Also, I focused the family upbringing on the less positive aspect.
on my path of astrological exploration, i’ve been focusing for a few months now on understanding the ascendant. i’ve always felt as if most astrologers don’t put enough emphasis on the rising sign and kind of just shrug it off. “oh it’s about physical appearance only” …“you won’t see it at all until you’re 35”…“it’s like a crutch to the sun which you should focus on developing”, etc. and to me, the ascendant is the most personal placement in the natal chart that tells you the most about yourself in your full potential. after all, 1) it’s the placement that changes its sign & degree the fastest - the ascendant moves from one degree to the next for 2-3 minutes 2) it determines the position of every placement in the chart - the first house of self and the sign on its cusp set the basis for all the other areas of life that follow 3) it’s part of the holy trinity of astrology - sun/moon/rising. the way i see them, they all show a different time dimension of our Self - the moon is our past and how it lives inside of us, the sun is our present and how we act in it now, and the ascendant…the ascendant is our future and who we can be. this is why we “grow” into the ascendant - it’s like a more personal north node that we learn how to become and express freely. in this post, i’m going to talk about the qualities of the different rising signs that people don’t usually notice and how one can develop them positively. the interpretations are based on which sign rules the house that is naturally ruled by the rising sign. this represents a core theme for the rising signs which often remains unrecognized but runs deeply in the native.
aries rising(aries in the 1st house): yeah, those are the lucky ones. that’s the ascendant’s domicile or smth lmao. accordingly, i’ve noticed aries rising ppl are usually extremely talented and motivated in many aspects of life. however, contrary to popular belief, these ppl often are quite introverted and withdrawn. the 1st house is opposing the 7th one, the house of the Other, of personal relationships - that’s why it’s actually a quite lonely place. the native with an aries rising has a very intense personal life where he doesn’t allow any outside intruders. this can be quite scary for the people who think they know them - and painful for those who know there’s a side to them they’ll always be secluded from. with time, they learn how to balance better the withdrawn side and the boisterous go-getter one.
taurus rising(gemini in the 2nd house): these people have no actual idea who they are cuz they refuse to accept they change. they project a very strong and fixed, almost predetermined sense of identity that they never bothered to doubt and it’s quite painful for them to act outside of the box they built for themselves. it can be a huge step to start allowing themselves to actually explore who they are, what they value and what they want to have in life. it’s not uncommon for people with taurus rising to completely change their way of life and personality when they grow older. with time, they start to surprise themselves.
gemini rising(leo in the 3rd house): they might look like great communicators but truth is all ppl with gemini rising i know have extreme difficulty getting their message across to others and understanding what they’re being told. it’s almost as if they have some sort of dyslexia of the brain. problem is they’re very fixed in their way of communication and expect others to adapt to it. they also listen to others only through their personal experience without trying to actually put themselves in the shoes of the other. with time, they learn that the beauty of communication lays in the fact that there are as many roads to understanding as there are people in the world and the more you learn how to walk, the richer you become.
cancer rising(libra in the 4th house): they actually look unexpectedly stable and grounded, very down to earth vibe. their family environment demanded from them to act as mediators or to adapt to everyone else’s desires and ideas. this made them feel unsafe about expressing deep and intense emotions - cancer risings have extreme mood swings and very polarized feelings but they tend to keep a balanced, nurturing facade. with time, they learn how to manage to feel extremely and express it while keeping their inner balance intact, and they find people that can handle their emotions and stay.
leo rising(sagittarius in the 5th house): they give off a very flamboyant and sociable vibe which usually makes people think they’re not very deep. that’s far from true tho. ppl with leo rising have a very special way of understanding life - it’s not snobby and it doesn’t leave you feeling as if they’re on that high horse. it’s as if the deepest secrets of the universe are a game to them and they don’t take them too seriously - they explore them sheerly out of joy and curiosity, not for power. they also make amazing teachers cuz they can translate very complicated matters in a creative and fun way. with time, they start putting more and more energy into helping others understand things without the feeling that knowledge is a burden.
virgo rising(aquarius in the 6th house): they need to service people in some unconventional way. many people i know with virgo rising practice some sort of alternative healing practice. they find a way to offer people something that soothes the soul and is unusual. they’re huuuuge innovators at the workplace and in general- something one doesn’t usually expect from the stuck up virgo. they manage to bring the New in people’s lives in a very casual and everyday way. the type of people that change you without you even realizing you’ve changed. with time, they realize they have this gift of changing people in subtle ways and manage to utilize it for the best.
libra rising (aries in the 7th house): ok these ppl are aggressive af in their personal relationships. libra risings are supposed to be sweet and friendly - they’re known to have trouble expressing anger openly and for being overall passive-aggressive. but when y'all are 1-on-1 with them, shit gets real. they are domineering and downright aggressive when it comes to personal relations. i mean, libra rising is the ascendant’s detriment - all house cusps are in the opposite sign of the sign that rules them, which makes the energies super confusing and difficult to handle. with time, people with libra rising how to stop being afraid society is going to exclude them if they show themselves to be unlikable and stops bottling up their aggression for more private encounters. that shit’s toxic bro
scorpio rising(gemini in the 8th house): they project an intense and focused image to the world, but when it comes to real intimacy, they’re simultaneously super avoidant & all over the place. their trust issues are so big they like to keep their intimate relationships non-committal and scattered. scorpio risings are always seeking for intimacy with utmost curiosity but they’re never quite satisfied with it and it’s never enough. they’ll always find a way to blame their deep distaste for commitment on someone else tho. with time, they realize there are so many different ways to be intimate with someone and you don’t have to cut off one source in order to get another, you just need to find a way to make it all work together.
sagittarius rising(leo in the 9th house): sagittarius risings always have some theme of soul searching in their life. they are usually outgoing and friendly but there’s an obvious philosophical side to them & they’re interested in more mystical matters. there’s this thing about them tho - all their soul searching is extremely self-centered and is done to serve the self, not for the sake of universal knowledge. they are focused on their own place in the grand scheme of things, not on the scheme itself. with time, they learn how to use their ability to understand the big picture for the sake of everyone and that this benefits them even more than when they’re just centered on themselves.
capricorn rising(libra in the 10th house): they’re actually so afraid to settle down and be stable, especially if the native’s chart has a lot of air/fire influence or strongly placed mercury/jupiter. they have no plans for the future and like to live in the moment, often without considering the long term consequences of their actions, or they purposefully sabotage their own plans. i’ve seen cap rising in people who drop out of their major just to sign up for a new one, move a lot from place to place, including diff countries, leave their job when they feel too settled in it, etc. with time, cap risings learn the importance of picking up a priority and making decisions they don’t try to escape from - because a choice is not necessarily a lockdown. at its best, choosing where you want to be in your life and what you want to work on is freeing because it sets you on the path where you can be in balance with all parts of yourself.
aquarius rising(sagittarius in the 11th house): they need people in order to reach their truth. aqua risings may appear aloof and independent, self-sufficient almost but the truth is they can only reach transcendence and achieve higher types of knowledge through their interactions with others and through their work for others. the first step is to admit they need people which is very difficult for their apathetic nature. with time, they realize they need to be WITH people in order to…help people lmao.
pisces rising(aquarius in the 12th house): these people usually appear adaptable and self-sacrificial but truth is aquarius paints their subconscious in quite different colours. aquarius is a self-righteous & fixed sign - they’ve thought it all out, they’ve seen things from above and now they know with the deepest conviction of a fanatic what is the Right Thing To Do. having that sign in the 12th house of the collective unconscious is like expecting the world to be the utopia you secretly harbor in the depths of your mind. this is what leads to the infamous escapism of the pisces rising - they try to escape in fantasy worlds in movies and books so they don’t face the real world which refuses to bend to the native’s idea of Utopia. these individuals can be quite self-righteous and even despotic but in subtle ways and through manipulation. deep down, they’re sure they know what’s best. with time, they understand everyone has their own idea of perfect and how to work to make reality a place where we can all have our utopia without crashing with others’.
hey guys!!! Ik I’ve been inactive but I really wanted to do another survey that combines psychology and astrology. This time I was thinking about flirting and how different placements in the chart all rlly play a part in flirting and I wanted to see what kind of trends with specific elemental placements I would get in these flirting related questions (applying to the ascendant, venus, mercury and mars). Which placements generally are more confident about their abilities in flirting? Which elements feel more comfortable doing some types of flirting rather than others? Which feel that there flirting styles are much different over text or online than their real life approach? This is not an ultra scientific survey with promised perfect accuracy, I’m not a professional in any way I’m simply doing this for entertainment and because I find the topic really interesting and I know you guys have too when I’ve postedthem before!! So please if you could take the time to take this survey it would be so awesome!!! once I get a sufficient number I will post my findings for everyone in case you are interested! Sending loads of love and light ❤️✨ here’s the link again!!!
hey guys!!! Ik I’ve been inactive but I really wanted to do another survey that combines psychology and astrology. This time I was thinking about flirting and how different placements in the chart all rlly play a part in flirting and I wanted to see what kind of trends with specific elemental placements I would get in these flirting related questions (applying to the ascendant, venus, mercury and mars). Which placements generally are more confident about their abilities in flirting? Which elements feel more comfortable doing some types of flirting rather than others? Which feel that there flirting styles are much different over text or online than their real life approach? This is not an ultra scientific survey with promised perfect accuracy, I’m not a professional in any way I’m simply doing this for entertainment and because I find the topic really interesting and I know you guys have too when I’ve postedthem before!! So please if you could take the time to take this survey it would be so awesome!!! once I get a sufficient number I will post my findings for everyone in case you are interested! Sending loads of love and light ❤️✨ here’s the link again!!!
-this aspect tends to manifest as a person who is perhaps more shy, reserved or even conservative; this is because saturn is the planet of limitation, restriction etc while the ascendant represents a persons identity and how they come across to others
-responsibility is often a key theme or aspect of a persons life if they have this aspect; they may feel responsible for others, struggle with responsibility, feel burdened by responsibility or take on the responsibilities of others because it is what they are used to dealing with; they may feel responsible for things that are not actually anything to do with them [eg feeling guilty for problems that are not their own fault or caused by themselves] or may have experienced people dumping their responsibilities onto them from a young age/early in life
-because of their possible issues with responsibility, they may struggle with feeling like they need to be serious or the responsible one in life as this may simply be what they are used to; sometimes they may feel like they cannot relax, unwind or have fun because they are too concerned with their responsibilities or things they need to do
-people with this aspect tend to be the type to worry a lot; what makes this worse is that not only do they have a tendency to worry a lot about their own problems, but they also become overly concerned with the problems of others; burdening themselves with other peoples issues and even feeling like it is their responsibility to resolve or take on the burden of other peoples issues
-sometimes, people with this aspect may feel very down and exhausted as at times it can seem like the universe is playing them and testing them; they may experience struggles, delays, restrictions, challenges etc frequently and at times this may cause them to feel like success/achievement etc is being denied for them
-if they have experienced a lot of setbacks and struggles, this can cause them to be extremely cautious and at times even pessimistic which can also lead them to worry even more; perhaps struggling to feel confident in their abilities/skills, even constantly feeling like they aren’t ready or aren’t deserving of success
-this negative mindset can create a negative cycle of self-doubt followed by hesitation to take action, leading to the reinforcement of the belief that they are incapable of achieving whatever it is that they want
-people with this aspect will do well to understand that it is not good to constantly procrastinate or put things off out of doubt, fear, worry or hesitation; it will only make them feel less confident, ensure they miss out on opportunities and cause them to doubt themselves even more than when they started
-it is important that they keep working towards what they want and do not let fear based mentalities hold them back; this doubt will only hold them back and make things worse for them, they need to learn to take action despite any insecurity they may feel
-people with this aspect may experience feelings of depression, loneliness, insecurity, pessimism etc and they may also have a tendency to often ‘get too into their head’ and become consumed by their worries/doubts/negativity etc
-a lot of issues they experience may be helped or avoided by constantly taking action and trying their hardest not to remain idle; when they aren’t doing, they will usually be getting lost in their own head which is never good for them
-because of this, people with this aspect may benefit from writing to do lists, journalling, planning, preparing etc so that they know what they need to do and know what steps they need to take to get it done; they are usually not the type to be able to take action spontaneously and usually need to feel a sense of achievement after ticking tasks off that they planned to do, otherwise they may slip into feelings of negativity and end up procrastinating/hesitating/putting things off
-this aspect does seem to bring with it a lot of negative traits/experiences, but many of the things that those with it in their chart may struggle with in life do tend to improve as they get older; saturn is often the planet that teaches us lessons to improve ourselves so once we learn to improve or work with these less desirable traits/experiences we can become better and feel better [for example, with age and experience, people with this aspect may learn to worry less and take life less seriously because they have been through situations that have taught them that it is okay to have fun and not be so serious/responsible all the time]
-although people with this aspect may have a tendency to procrastinate [this can seem very contradictory to their tendency to be overly responsible; but this sense of responsibility can be very pressuring and worrying for them which causes them to put things off in an attempt to find relief from this] if they are eventually able to learn to take action, embrace opportunities as they come and get things done, they will likely be respected/admired for their hard work, reliability, loyalty, attention to detail etc
-even though people with this aspect may be big worriers; their experience with responsibility usually allows them to be good at providing advice to others and they are also usually the type to be good in a crisis or in difficult times as they are used to handling things [even if they might not feel like they are good at dealing with things, in the moment where they are forced to take action they usually handle it well]
-those with this aspect are often very time conscious; time is commonly something that can bring them a lot of stress/worry/concern; they may frequently experience feelings of 'time running out’, 'not enough time’, 'waiting for the right time’, 'needing to do things at the right time’ etc
-because saturn is the planet of restriction and the ascendant impacts self expression and identity; people with this aspect may come across as cold or reserved to others. if they are particularly self aware, they will know that they come across this way to others which can cause them even more stress and cause them to worry that they don’t come across well to others, which can lead them to struggle to connect with people [again, doubt/fear holding them back]
-on a lighter, slightly brighter note, these people are often the type to be caring and can tend to take on the 'motherly’ role in a friendship group; they are seen as responsible, dependable, good at giving advice etc [maybe others cannot sense/understand their inner turmoil and instead only notice their ability to handle responsibilities and show compassion to others]
-if they aren’t particularly reserved, cold or shy, it may just be that they instead have more of a desire/inclination to try to control how they are seen by others; as saturn is the planet of restriction, it is possible that people with this aspect can still act confident and outgoing yet really want to restrict how people see them and only want others to perceive them on their terms
-as saturn is the planet of rules and limitations; people with this aspect may have a lot of rules they have set for themselves, and these may or not actually limit them from things more than they serve them
-even if a person with this aspect is very confident and self-expressive, they may at times feel a bit held back by their tendency to be very concerned about how they are seen/perceived by others, they may feel at times like no matter how carefree/confident they try to be, they still struggle to 'let go’ or be exactly who they want to be out of fear of looking stupid to others or being judged by others [therefore, in some cases their confidence may just be a carefully curated mask of a personality that they think others will like to see and will respond to better]
-people with this placement are not doomed to struggle with their identity/image/self-expression their whole life, though! every step they make to express themselves authentically, develop their confidence, fight their doubts/insecurities etc will provide them with increased confidence and a sense of achievement; some aspects of life [taking action, showing their true selves etc] may be simply harder for them but once they learn to relax around others, let go more, take action, get out of their head etc they will be able to embrace more opportunities, develop their sense of self, build their confidence and become more self-assured etc
-it is important for people with this aspect to learn to find balance; balance between handling responsibility and letting loose, balance between discipline and risk-taking, balance between timing things right and taking action…
Thinking over the meaning of the ascendant, I have just remembered the concept of “skin-ego” developed by the French psychoanalyst Didier Anzieu.
From a psychological point of view, the ego is our sense of identity, as we develop it from the beginning of our life. A baby can’t say or think “I” because a baby has no idea that there is such a thing as “I” …. From the moment we were born, it took about 8 months before we realized that mother and baby were actually two distinct persons, one of them being “Me”
This is why I remembered the concept of “skin-ego”. The Ascendant could be seen as the skin of our personality.
We discovered ourselves when we recognized ourselves in a mirror for the first time, when we were about one year and a half old. If it went well, our parents were there to say: look! this is you and you are beautiful!
Now, imagine that many years later you have to go to the hospital to get a bit of your liver removed, for some reason. After the operation, you will still be you hundred per cent. You won’t feel that this loss of a bit of liver means that you’ve lost a bit of yourself. But if your skin is burnt and you’re disfigured (sorry for the cruelty of the example) you will feel that you are not who you used to be anymore.
Our ego is actually identified with the surface of our body, most particularly our face, our hair, our silhouette…
In Astrology, the Ascendant is our psychological ego, which could also be defined as “the relationship we have with ourselves” by opposition to the seventh house which is about the relationships with others. It is of course in constant evolution.
The Ascendant, the “Rising” sign is the surface of our personality, a surface that is as deep as our incarnated personality, with our face and facial expressions, our looks and our smiles, and all the things we do…
The more we know ourselves and the more this Ascendant becomes deep, whilst the Sun, our real and mysterious spiritual self, is walking on the opposite path, starting from the center of our being and looking for the way to outwards expression…
Let’s guess that if things go well, they will meet half way…
Most know that your rising sign or your ascendant plays a role in how you come across to people but often, some fail to take into account your descendant that’ll tweak your first impressions and appearance. You’re observed by both sister signs that lay on your 1st and 7th cusp.
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Aries Ascendant: Appears strong, exudes exuberant energy. Often will open their mouth to speak first. Communicates with passion.
Libra Descendant: Dignified and poised. Their words are fueled by love. Absorbs energy and takes in the thoughts and ideas that are being built around them.
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Taurus Ascendant: Can come off as steady (may be slow) and reliable. Grounded and certain of their desires & what they want.
Scorpio Descendant: Intenser energy that’s focused and heartfelt. Chaos yearning to break through and feelings meant to be heard & absorbed.
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Gemini Ascendant: Comes off as joyous, social. Easily able to charm others with their words and their strategic language
Sagittarius Descendant: Their words hold intense humor that sticks with you for a while, they actually think about what they’re going to say, but quickly. Higher meaning to their presence.
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Cancer Ascendant: Soft-spoken, gentle. Warm auras and angel eyes. Unsure of when to speak or when to be heard. Indecisive.
Capricorn Descendant: Hidden power that’s eventually revealed in times of need. Easily can take control of situations if necessary. Commanding energy.
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Leo Ascendant: Strong & fierce, they know who they are and will flaunt it as such. Alluring and attention-grabbing.
Aquarius Descendant: A weird quirkiness to them that has everyone puzzled. A realization that they are strong and sure because they’re smart and educated.
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Virgo Ascendant: Poised with natural beauty to them. Doe eyes that make them seem innocent and absolutely incapable of harm
Pisces Descendant: Angelic but with a darkness to them. Sweet but hiding something from the rest of the world. Like a siren.
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Libra Ascendant: Sweet and kind. A yearn for balance amongst their life as well as others. A need to “fix” whatever is wrong with the world.
Aries Descendant: A dedication to achieving equality that might be harsh. They can become more passionate when discussing the things they love.
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Scorpio Ascendant: Mysteriously dark. A hard look to them that still displays soft eyes. Observant of their surroundings and a need to truly know everything.
Taurus Descendant: Simply wants to be able to relax in their setting. Yearns to feel comfort in the presence of others. Is actually, truly, soft.
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Sagittarius Ascendant: spontaneous and adventurous. Passionate and knowledge filled on topics of the world. Big personalities and large presence.
Gemini Descendant: Calculating their actions in their head. Seems to know what they’re doing and what effect it’ll have on others. Intelligent.
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Capricorn Ascendant: Stone presence, firm, and guiding. Seems to know what they want from life and presents themselves as educated and unkind.
Cancer Descendant: Sweet angels who love to smile they’re just waiting for a reason too. Parental nature and often takes care of those around them.
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Aquarius Ascendant: Eccentric people who present themselves with individuality and independence. They easily rely on themselves for what they need.
Leo Descendant: Warm humanitarians who truly want to make the world a better place through love & light. Powered by passion.
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Pisces Ascendant: Eyes filled with dreams and desires. Moving through the world like a fish through a pond, calculated and carefully.
Virgo Descendant: Moving with purpose and powered by want. Can communicate their needs if absolutely necessary and won’t mind doing so.
7th house and Descendant, “Don’t ask me why I am this way. Look inside and ask yourself why this is the way that you see me” our 7th house sign (across from the ascendant) is an inner mirror that people see their own image through, the personalities and qualities that rise when the sun sets, and because they have not integrated these personalities or qualities its assumed they all belong to you
aries rising: can be subject to substantial injustices and disempowerment by law, other people may come to associate the individual with groups and people known for shadowy reputations, this may result in being subject to automatic assumptions of guilt or wrongdoing despite their innocence
taurus rising: relationship partners have a tendency of bringing out the absolute best and worst in the individual, it’s also because people can unconsciously approach them to fight old demons they haven’t faced yet, and therefore at the same time see images of those who have hurt or betrayed them in the past through the individual. it leaves no relationship free from storms
gemini rising: can confront a lot of unsubstantiated suspicion regarding their motives - people can wrongly and routinely believe that the individual is hiding or avoiding something, the individual can be a primary witness of other people’s ‘split’ or ‘alter ego’ personality and catch glimpses of darkness and projection that nobody else does
cancer rising: the individual can be the subject of excessive expectation and get blamed for errors or events that were completely out of their control. they can attract a lot of people who are very emotionally unexpressive and distant who seem to find the ways out getting an emotional reaction from the individual
leo rising: can confront a lot of unsubstantiated judgement and envy, other people can assume that they are much more confident and fortunate than they are, they can be wrongly shifted blame or cause for other people’s failures to follow and reach their own aspirations, it’s possible that the heart is very exposed to hurt because pouring it all out can have a way of changing lovers into friends
virgo rising: can be a sounding board who is seen as an anchor or rescuer, people can assume that they know all the answers and idealise them in this regard, so the individual can feel very bound and unable to reach out to anybody for help, sometimes people come to find somebody who is lost themselves
libra rising: can become the reflective mixture of in the image of people’s lost loves, past relationships, and broken hearts, so you can imagine that this makes most human connections quite unpredictable and intense. they may be the subject of excessive questioning regarding their motives and find themselves in the middle of a conflict they never wanted to start
scorpio rising: can be subject to over dependency and having excessive responsibilities placed on them that the individual may not truly value such as financially, the work they do, or be easily exploited by other people for their resources, appearance, or talents
sagittarius rising: can be subject to or conflict due to miscommunication or being misinterpreted by others, they may find that people have a habit of ‘hearing what they want to hear’ instead of the individual’s words and be a primary witness of other people’s ‘split’ or ‘alter ego’ personality and catch glimpses of darkness and projection that nobody else does
capricorn rising: a resting and redemption place for the inner children that have been abandoned, wounded, or compromised by the mother or mother figure in their life, people find it very easy to attach to the person and become quite dependant on them to continue meeting unresolved childhood needs
aquarius rising: could sacrifice their heart and soul to humanity until they burned to nothing and people would still remark the individual as being ‘selfish’, ‘self-centred’ or whatever adjective that seems to completely diminish the concern they have and express to others. they may also find themselves in the position of ‘relationship counselling’ people they desire to be in a relationship with themselves
pisces rising: their emotional experiences and psychological troubles can be routinely dismissed or invalidated, they may suffer excessive unsubstantiated criticism or frustration from other people - especially in regards to ‘getting their life together’ as a remedy for repairing their sicknesses and troubles
aries rising -always seeking out the dark side in people, hidden pain, suppressed aggression. they’re a bit like emotional vampires. they get confused others don’t wear their anger on their sleeves and are always sniffing to see where they hide it cuz what they really fear is fake politeness and passive aggression that poisons you slowly. what they need to do is realize is that not being 100% authentic and in touch with all of the aspects of your personality doesn’t necessary mean you’re set for demise and sometimes it’s okay to just…chill and stop oozing intensity. and this doesn’t mean you’re FAKE. attracts situations in which there is (opportunity for) abuse of power, but not in an obvious way and in which they have to make a conscious choice whether they will tolerate it or not.
taurus rising-always seeking the antagonist in others and trying to change people so they can be Good & Proper but what they really need to do is accept they are the ones that need changing sometimes and that the strongest life forms are the ones that adapt to the environment. attracts events and people that seem to be constantly testing their ability to resist and stand their ground. they may often get a feeling that the outside world is just not letting them be in peace and chill like they want to.
gemini rising - always seeking out what they can’t have, for one reason or another. what they really need to do is realize life can get quite bothersome and you may feel restless and chronically dissatisfied if you keep always running after what you can’t get, regardless whether that’s about people or goals or things. you’re not missing out on things. what’s obtainable is not boring and suffocating. get a grip bro. attracts emotionally messy situations and people that keep finding their way back into their life over and over again.
cancer rising -always seeking stability in others but what they really need is to develop their own stability and to build an inner fortress which doesn’t shake when they’re overtaken by Moods tm. attracts circumstances that feel familiar and like home and people that appear to be very similar to them but often hold some sort of hidden fundamental difference that causes struggles and forces the cancer risings out of their comfort zone.
leo rising -always seeking out avoidant people who seem to be out of touch with their emotions. they may be stuck in a loop where they don’t get the emotional reciprocation they need from people and it leaves them feeling worthless or underappreciated. what they need to do is develop the capacity to detach themselves from their emotions and to understand that rational responses can be just as authentic as the emotionally driven ones.attractssituations where they have to set aside their personal problems and to tend to other people’s business, supporting them and helping them see their situation from the point of an outside observer.
virgo rising - always seeking out extremely troubled individuals that need ‘fixing’ and help. virgo risings are afraid of their own mess and are trying to feel as if they’re putting it in order by finding people who need help more than they do (according to their weird criteria) and trying to save them. what they should really do is face their problems instead of deeming them “less deserving of handling than the problems of others” and ask for help when they can’t help themselves. and ACCEPT the help. they attract events and people that mirror their unresolved issues but in a more urgent way so they are forced to turn their eyes to their own problems in order to help the other.
libra rising -always seeking out people who start confrontations easily and don’t back down from a conflict. it’s very rare for me to see a libra rising whose close ppl don’t have personal planets in fire. they CRAVE the scandals and the reactivity. what they really need to do is stop trying to please everyone, like, for real. stop keeping up the friendly and charming facade just so you can be the socialite you want to be. being fake af doesn’t delete the sides of you you’re afraid others might reject and they WILL find a way out - and boy, this can get real dark real fast. attractspeople and events that enable them to express the suppressed parts of themselves they see as dangerous, but to express them in a hurtful and bad way.
scorpio rising -always seeking for a safe space in people. they want a person that will always be there for them and will manage to make them feel comfortable and as if they really inhabit their body, they want someone to crawl to, someone that always has the emotional space for them. what they really need in order to not keep getting their heart broken and having their entire life wrecked by that is to develop an inner safer space. a mental compartment that they enter like a room and close the door to all the emotional turmoil and existential repulsion they often go through. honey…y'all need inner peace not someone with a soothing voice. attracts the occult - i mean, everyone is like “scorpio risings are soo into occultism” but truth is the occult is into them, not the other way around. they can’t close themselves to dark forces manifesting in their life. they keep encountering bizarre things and people to the point it may seem unreal to an outside observer and the bizarre stuff always has a dark tint to it, there’s something twisted about it.
sagittarius rising-always seeking out people who switch between being hot & cold frequently. they’re afraid of being exposed to a stable behavior cuz it feels suffocating to them and as if they’ve “settled down”, they’ve run out of opportunities and they won’t have any more room for expansion. it’s like there’s nothing more to learn and they know everything now, which can be quite depressing for them. what they need to do is accept their own polarities and allow themselves to change frequently and abruptly. finding a healthy and productive outlet for their desire for new things can be life-saving for them. attracts people and circumstances that demand them to be the stable one.
capricorn rising -always seeking for an emotional mess in others. cap risings can’t deal with their own emotional chaos and seek out those who are more obviously struggling with confusing feelings and unstructured experiences. that way they feel a bit safer about expressing their own raging mess. what they really need to do is make peace with their own vulnerability and stop trying to live it out only through being the safe, stable spot for others that need to express their emotional chaos. they attract circumstances that feel as if they’re set on breaking them. honestly, they have so much difficult shit happening in their lives it’s like..wtf?!? the sign which rules the nadir (the lowest point of the chart, the 4th house) is in their 7th house, so basically they will attract many low points in their life.
aquarius rising- always seeking drama, explosive emotions and selfish desires in others but what they really need to do is accept they don’t always think in terms of “community” and “the people”, they’re not some fucking omnipresent being that just sees everyone from above and wants to grant them what they need, they’re just a human being that sometimes needs to get what they want even if it’s selfish and shows they’re not a robot with functions but without feelings. it’s okay, bro, you have DESIRES. you’re human. get over it. just like scorpio rising, they attract weird shit in their life but it lacks the dark edge. it’s more like…strange coincidences or insight into unusual events and relationships. they get to see the things that usually remain unseen. i feel like amelie poulain is an aqua rising, prolly a gemini sun/aqua rising like me.
pisces rising-always wants other people to take responsibility for everything. pisces placements, especially moon and rising, are extremely aware of the Whole and how every action has severe repercussions that may not be visible to everyone. this is why they are very wary of doing anything. they’re not exactly lazy, they’re just afraid to take responsibility for everything that happens cuz of them - cuz it may be painful and they’re not ready to understand they may cause others pain. ppl with pisces rising looks for someone who can push them, sometimes literally force them to do things so they can take the blame for whatever occurs. what they need to do is realize being alive and free means taking responsibility of yourself and that by trying to save themselves from being responsible for hurting someone they’re also ruining the possibility to be responsible for someone’s happiness. they attract events and people that are pushing them to take a position of leadership and in which others count on their decisions.
on my path of astrological exploration, i’ve been focusing for a few months now on understanding the ascendant. i’ve always felt as if most astrologers don’t put enough emphasis on the rising sign and kind of just shrug it off. “oh it’s about physical appearance only” …“you won’t see it at all until you’re 35”…“it’s like a crutch to the sun which you should focus on developing”, etc. and to me, the ascendant is the most personal placement in the natal chart that tells you the most about yourself in your full potential. after all, 1) it’s the placement that changes its sign & degree the fastest - the ascendant moves from one degree to the next for 2-3 minutes 2) it determines the position of every placement in the chart - the first house of self and the sign on its cusp set the basis for all the other areas of life that follow 3) it’s part of the holy trinity of astrology - sun/moon/rising. the way i see them, they all show a different time dimension of our Self - the moon is our past and how it lives inside of us, the sun is our present and how we act in it now, and the ascendant…the ascendant is our future and who we can be. this is why we “grow” into the ascendant - it’s like a more personal north node that we learn how to become and express freely. in this post, i’m going to talk about the qualities of the different rising signs that people don’t usually notice and how one can develop them positively. the interpretations are based on which sign rules the house that is naturally ruled by the rising sign. this represents a core theme for the rising signs which often remains unrecognized but runs deeply in the native.
aries rising(aries in the 1st house): yeah, those are the lucky ones. that’s the ascendant’s domicile or smth lmao. accordingly, i’ve noticed aries rising ppl are usually extremely talented and motivated in many aspects of life. however, contrary to popular belief, these ppl often are quite introverted and withdrawn. the 1st house is opposing the 7th one, the house of the Other, of personal relationships - that’s why it’s actually a quite lonely place. the native with an aries rising has a very intense personal life where he doesn’t allow any outside intruders. this can be quite scary for the people who think they know them - and painful for those who know there’s a side to them they’ll always be secluded from. with time, they learn how to balance better the withdrawn side and the boisterous go-getter one.
taurus rising(gemini in the 2nd house): these people have no actual idea who they are cuz they refuse to accept they change. they project a very strong and fixed, almost predetermined sense of identity that they never bothered to doubt and it’s quite painful for them to act outside of the box they built for themselves. it can be a huge step to start allowing themselves to actually explore who they are, what they value and what they want to have in life. it’s not uncommon for people with taurus rising to completely change their way of life and personality when they grow older. with time, they start to surprise themselves.
gemini rising(leo in the 3rd house): they might look like great communicators but truth is all ppl with gemini rising i know have extreme difficulty getting their message across to others and understanding what they’re being told. it’s almost as if they have some sort of dyslexia of the brain. problem is they’re very fixed in their way of communication and expect others to adapt to it. they also listen to others only through their personal experience without trying to actually put themselves in the shoes of the other. with time, they learn that the beauty of communication lays in the fact that there are as many roads to understanding as there are people in the world and the more you learn how to walk, the richer you become.
cancer rising(libra in the 4th house): they actually look unexpectedly stable and grounded, very down to earth vibe. their family environment demanded from them to act as mediators or to adapt to everyone else’s desires and ideas. this made them feel unsafe about expressing deep and intense emotions - cancer risings have extreme mood swings and very polarized feelings but they tend to keep a balanced, nurturing facade. with time, they learn how to manage to feel extremely and express it while keeping their inner balance intact, and they find people that can handle their emotions and stay.
leo rising(sagittarius in the 5th house): they give off a very flamboyant and sociable vibe which usually makes people think they’re not very deep. that’s far from true tho. ppl with leo rising have a very special way of understanding life - it’s not snobby and it doesn’t leave you feeling as if they’re on that high horse. it’s as if the deepest secrets of the universe are a game to them and they don’t take them too seriously - they explore them sheerly out of joy and curiosity, not for power. they also make amazing teachers cuz they can translate very complicated matters in a creative and fun way. with time, they start putting more and more energy into helping others understand things without the feeling that knowledge is a burden.
virgo rising(aquarius in the 6th house): they need to service people in some unconventional way. many people i know with virgo rising practice some sort of alternative healing practice. they find a way to offer people something that soothes the soul and is unusual. they’re huuuuge innovators at the workplace and in general- something one doesn’t usually expect from the stuck up virgo. they manage to bring the New in people’s lives in a very casual and everyday way. the type of people that change you without you even realizing you’ve changed. with time, they realize they have this gift of changing people in subtle ways and manage to utilize it for the best.
libra rising (aries in the 7th house): ok these ppl are aggressive af in their personal relationships. libra risings are supposed to be sweet and friendly - they’re known to have trouble expressing anger openly and for being overall passive-aggressive. but when y'all are 1-on-1 with them, shit gets real. they are domineering and downright aggressive when it comes to personal relations. i mean, libra rising is the ascendant’s detriment - all house cusps are in the opposite sign of the sign that rules them, which makes the energies super confusing and difficult to handle. with time, people with libra rising how to stop being afraid society is going to exclude them if they show themselves to be unlikable and stops bottling up their aggression for more private encounters. that shit’s toxic bro
scorpio rising(gemini in the 8th house): they project an intense and focused image to the world, but when it comes to real intimacy, they’re simultaneously super avoidant & all over the place. their trust issues are so big they like to keep their intimate relationships non-committal and scattered. scorpio risings are always seeking for intimacy with utmost curiosity but they’re never quite satisfied with it and it’s never enough. they’ll always find a way to blame their deep distaste for commitment on someone else tho. with time, they realize there are so many different ways to be intimate with someone and you don’t have to cut off one source in order to get another, you just need to find a way to make it all work together.
sagittarius rising(leo in the 9th house): sagittarius risings always have some theme of soul searching in their life. they are usually outgoing and friendly but there’s an obvious philosophical side to them & they’re interested in more mystical matters. there’s this thing about them tho - all their soul searching is extremely self-centered and is done to serve the self, not for the sake of universal knowledge. they are focused on their own place in the grand scheme of things, not on the scheme itself. with time, they learn how to use their ability to understand the big picture for the sake of everyone and that this benefits them even more than when they’re just centered on themselves.
capricorn rising(libra in the 10th house): they’re actually so afraid to settle down and be stable, especially if the native’s chart has a lot of air/fire influence or strongly placed mercury/jupiter. they have no plans for the future and like to live in the moment, often without considering the long term consequences of their actions, or they purposefully sabotage their own plans. i’ve seen cap rising in people who drop out of their major just to sign up for a new one, move a lot from place to place, including diff countries, leave their job when they feel too settled in it, etc. with time, cap risings learn the importance of picking up a priority and making decisions they don’t try to escape from - because a choice is not necessarily a lockdown. at its best, choosing where you want to be in your life and what you want to work on is freeing because it sets you on the path where you can be in balance with all parts of yourself.
aquarius rising(sagittarius in the 11th house): they need people in order to reach their truth. aqua risings may appear aloof and independent, self-sufficient almost but the truth is they can only reach transcendence and achieve higher types of knowledge through their interactions with others and through their work for others. the first step is to admit they need people which is very difficult for their apathetic nature. with time, they realize they need to be WITH people in order to…help people lmao.
pisces rising(aquarius in the 12th house): these people usually appear adaptable and self-sacrificial but truth is aquarius paints their subconscious in quite different colours. aquarius is a self-righteous & fixed sign - they’ve thought it all out, they’ve seen things from above and now they know with the deepest conviction of a fanatic what is the Right Thing To Do. having that sign in the 12th house of the collective unconscious is like expecting the world to be the utopia you secretly harbor in the depths of your mind. this is what leads to the infamous escapism of the pisces rising - they try to escape in fantasy worlds in movies and books so they don’t face the real world which refuses to bend to the native’s idea of Utopia. these individuals can be quite self-righteous and even despotic but in subtle ways and through manipulation. deep down, they’re sure they know what’s best. with time, they understand everyone has their own idea of perfect and how to work to make reality a place where we can all have our utopia without crashing with others’.
