In the case of the Ascendant, it primarily affects your outer personality and primary approach to life. The Ascendant, just as it marks the zodiac point rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, represents the threshold between the inner self and the outer world. Essentially, the Ascendant stands for the default mode of operating in given situations. And it is in and through it that adaptability, presence, and personal style develop.
What are Planetary Placements?
For context and more of relevance, please read about The Zodiac.
