posted September 04, 2012 08:03 PM
ARIES ASCENDANT
Physically you appear to be quite energized - as if something was about to pop. This is particularly noticeable in your eyes, which have an intense, pointed quality - rather like a bird's. And they dart about rather than hold a fixed stare. However, all physical features can also be affected by other planetary positions, as any First House planets can. Many Arians (rising sign) have a typical long triangular shaped face. The eyes, as for most fire signs are deeply set with the brow close to the eyes. The hair is often coarse, wiry and dark. Men may have a thick head of hair when young but some do have a tendency for baldness in later years. As can be expected with the God of War, there can be quite a martial feel about those with Aries rising.TAURUS ASCENDANT
Your physical looks fall into one of two distinctive types. The more obvious one is the earthy, thick-necked, curly-haired kind who exudes a strongly physical aura - often attractive to the opposite sex. If you are the other type, you are more fine-featured, but maybe slightly fleshy in parts, full-lipped for instance. This type is also usually sexually attractive. Ruled by Venus, expect a fair share of Earthy Venusian types with this rising sign! Sweet but determined, particularly in the early degrees of this sign rising, have bow mouths, dimples and a very warm charm. The Venusian trait is small features, but the nose is not always straight, and the cheekbones prominent but away to the side of the face; rounded cheeks and chin - three neatly spaced mounds framing a typically sweet Venusian smile. Taurus rising also sports its fair share of stockily built types with much weight centered around the shoulder and chest area. The body may take a squarish form when this is the case.
GEMINI ASCENDANT
Very mobile are these natives of Mercury - long limbs, wiry physique, fingers often tapering, and a light footed gait. When they speak, their whole body "speaks" or complements their words, somehow - watch how their hands move or the way they shrug and lift an eyebrow with consummate ease to emphasize a point. Gemini rising will talk about anything at all - even the most intimate details of who they are, but they do not naturally express their feelings. There are two basic types of Gemini rising face - one is longish, oval with convex (outwardly curved) with long nose and a long agile neck. The other is more bird-like with small eyes, a turned up nose and upper lip. The face appears to be 'double" and there may be a cleft in the chin or even at tip of the nose. Mercury ruled men have a tendency for moustaches rather than beards.
CANCER ASCENDANT
Cancer risings express much emotion through their eyes, which are often large and expressive. Their lips are rounded, full, and sensual with a slight downturn at the corners. Features are usually gentle and these natives can be described as being "Moon-faced". Hair is often wispy, with a wave and brown/blonde rather than dark. The men who go bald, here, do so from the middle of the head, rather than the receding hairlines you get with fire rising signs. The limbs are noticeably shorter with Cancer Ascendant types. Most of Cancer rising tend to a degree of fleshiness (some even 'big bear' types), but the later degrees of rising have many thin natives. One big giveaway for determining Cancer rising and that is the their "Oooohs" and "Ahhhss" and "Oo-oo-ooh!" when they discover something that really makes them happy!
LEO ASCENDANT
Leo rising usually exudes an air of confidence - even in their bodily structure this is manifested. They tend to be full of energy and very hardy characters. They are upright and erect, and probably wouldn't stoop on principle! They often have a ruddy complexion and the men often wear beards. As can be expected - look for that mane of unruly hair and you have a Leo rising and those deep set fire sign eyes. On many, the hair grows low and thick on the neck, much as the lion's mane. Features may be catlike in formation and shape. A wide grin and sunny disposition are also typical characteristics in here. Everything about the face seems to be 'generous' in size and proportion. Shoulders are usually broad and there can be a higher than normal upper body strength. These natives tend to speak in a slow even manner - and do not like to be interrupted.
VIRGO ASCENDANT
Virgo risings are usually clean and neatly turned out, or disheveled in a studied kind of way. They appear younger than their actual age, or at least, the eyes themselves - as distinct from the surrounding skin - are especially clear and unlived-in. There is a gentle quality to their appearance and the face tends to be oval-shaped with small but nicely constituted features. The body of these natives may also give an impression of frailty but it is actually quite strong. Those born with Virgo on their eastern horizon are usually of average height. They are either of a slight, Mercurial build and long-waisted or favor the more stocky disposition of Earth, with a shortened waist. Some late rising Virgos are tall - a trait of Mercury. Sometimes akin to a chipmunk look, Virgo rising can have straight or curly hair, depending on the strength of presence of Mercury or Earth, respectively.
The issues between psyche (mind) and soma (body) are very real and connected for Virgo rising natives.
LIBRA ASCENDANT
Very common with Libra rising is an evenly proportioned body and small features - ruled by Venus - what else? The teeth may be 'pearly,' and lips are finely chiseled. The hair is well kept and typically dark or black in color. They are rarely ruffled and although they use their hands in conversation, they never stray too far from the body. Typically, Libra rising is the low eyeline - almost halfway down the face. Mostly fine and straight hair, sometimes with a little hint of a wave, this sign of Venus has long curly eyelashes, a bow mouth and dimples, of course, with a classically straight nose.
SCORPIO ASCENDANT
Silent slinky Scorpio. These natives move from the pelvis area, with the upper torso almost motionless as they do so. They are often stocky with shortened limbs giving the appearance a weighty look. The Scorpio voice is one that can project - often soft and low pitched - but unmistakably husky and self assured. The eyes may be large and penetrating; they may be the outstanding facial feature. Hair typically is black, thick, coarse -- often curly. The nose may be seen as 'Roman.' Skin might be sallow and somewhat oily. The early degrees of Scorpio rising have many thin types with narrow hips and long legs - very top weighted. Late degrees of Scorpio exhibit more even weightedness. There is always a "presence" about Scorpio rising - they are always noticed when entering a room.
SAGITTARIUS ASCENDANT
The swan neck of the Zodiac. Sagittarius rising sports long lines, and no more so than that elegant neck of theirs. They also have very good leg development to carry them on all that exploration they engage upon. There are some very horsey types - even their laugh can be a little horse-like too. This is accentuated by high cheekbones with little hollows beneath. The eyes are mostly almond shaped and deep set but with the lid showing at the both edges. There are many tall and also stooped natives of Sagittarius rising, as well as the graceful swan types. The hands are likely to be very expressive in conversation - there is no one more ill at ease than this native when they do not know what to do with their hands!
CAPRICORN ASCENDANT
Serious and definite in their approach to life, they are the pointers of the rising signs - a definite downward ticking off of points in their speech. For the most part, these natives are thin and bony (Saturn rules the skeleton frame). Their physical appearance can also appear quite earthy, rock-like, or even a little devilish. They have flat cheeks, but often most prominent is the hunched up shoulders of Capricorn rising - hunched as if carrying a weight, or as if protecting the body. Large noses are a feature of Capricorn too, often with a big hook - and small angular teeth make up the rest of the caricature. Many of the men wear a goatee rather than a full beard.
AQUARIUS ASCENDANT
Aquarius rising is often at the forefront of new technology and new ideas, and very much in tune with them. A very together look - the face of many Aquarians resemble those from classic sculpture - chiseled. Long body lines, clear cut angles and an upright manner. Physically, they look quintessentially "human". A clear complexion, almost porcelain in quality and usually straight fine hair balances it all off perfectly. Shoulder pads were MADE for Ms Aquarius rising and some ladies wear their hair high to accentuate their angular lines. Their appearance can also be unusual, inventive, or making a statement of some kind. Early degrees of Aquarius rising can be loud; although Ms Aquarius may have quite a rich singing voice too.
PISCES ASCENDANT
As can be expected, this is a very romantic and enchanted placement - often accompanied by a love of the glamorous. Pisces rising are rarely tall - they also tend to carry water on the body in a pear shape fashion. This shape is often repeated in specific areas of the body, such as the head - a narrow forehead widens to give a wideness below the eyeline. The frame tends to be relatively small and well proportioned. Some may appear flat down their back, but they will display a certain broadness. Arms and legs are usually short; hands may be small and 'artistic.' This ascendant often gives the individual large, dreamy eyes and long, thick lashes. The mouth and lips may be soft and sensitive; the nose small and well-formed. The feet may be unusual in some way. Pisces rising are often talkative characters and with emotion too.
Common with these natives are the low set sticking out ears and double chin for the heavier ones - the Jupiter ear trait is one they share with Sagittarius rising. (Saturn ears are the opposite - very flat to the head).
Lindaland
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