Feng Shui & Astrology

Until the rise of Sun sign astrology in the early 20th century, the Rising sign was a dominant focus of interest. The Ancient Greeks popularized astrology among the general public when the Rising sign was introduced to add individual nuance to the twelve Sun signs.

The Sun and Rising sign harmonize together to form the personality, with the latter acting as the front door. The Moon sign is the other component of the "Big Three," but its influence is often hidden to others. The Rising sign is important both in understanding your personality, and because it determines how the rest of the chart is laid out.

It is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. When people say Ascendant, they're just using another name for the Rising sign. On a chart, you might see it abbreviated as ASC.