moonstrology: RISING SIGNwhat is it? the rising (also called the ascendant) is the sign that was r
moonstrology: RISING SIGN what is it? the rising (also called the ascendant) is the sign that was rising on the horizon when you were born. what do you need to calculate it? your date, time and place of birth (basically the whole lot) since there are different time zones for different places, your time and place of birth are very important to calculate this. and of course the day is important! what does it represent? it represents your exterior, your outer self. it can indicate you fashion sense and maybe even your interests. many believe that it represents your genetic features, but that is incorrect. the reason people think this is because it represents our style, meaning the way we dress and our hairstyles. these factors can differ the way people see us (e.g. a fitted jacket would make you look more sculpted). it also represents the way you appear to others, your social self. you may come off as friendly and outgoing (fire rising) or sensible and down-to-earth (earth rising) -- source link