What is a Rising sign?
Your Rising sign, or Ascendant, is the zodiac sign that was on the eastern horizon at your birth. It shapes your first impression, appearance, and instinctive approach to new situations.
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Questions
Why does the Rising sign need exact birth time?
The Ascendant changes roughly every two hours, so it is the most time-sensitive placement in your chart. Accurate birth time is essential for a correct Rising sign.
Is the Rising sign the same as the Ascendant?
Yes. Rising sign and Ascendant are two names for the same point in your birth chart.