In general these are accurate from my experience however the chart ruler and its aspects play a large part. Also the decan has a subtle influence.This thread may be more appropriate in the Cusps/houses thread, so if a moderator wants to move it, I'd appreciate it.
I've finally gotten a page of Rising Signs completed to my satisfaction that gives complete descriptions plus examples for each.
http://kannonmcafee.wordpress.com/rising-signs-2/
Very nice! Thank you.
The description of Aries ASC fits a friend of mine perfectly, but not the Leo ASC. She has Aries Sun/Moon and Leo ASC 1st decan (Sun ruled). Her Sun is conjunct MC.
While these descriptions are not perfect (and I'm sure none will ever be) there are a couple basic reasons why a solid Asc sign description would seem to not fit: (a) planetary aspects to the Asc of a very different nature; (b) clusters of planets, especially Sun & Moon in another sign; (c) inaccurate birth chart. The first reason can happen by planets aspecting the Asc in declination. The latter happens far more often than astrologers would like to recognize.
I addressed in today's blog post: http://kannonmcafee.wordpress.com/2014/06/18/astrologers-and-our-current-plateau-of-practice/
HOW TO PROCEED WHEN TWO OR MORE PLANETS OCCUPY A HOUSE http://forumonastrology.com/foa/newmain.htmlYes, I know. I do believe her stellium of
Sun/Moon and Jupiter in Aries
clustered around her MC makes the "Aries" show through very strongly, especially with Sun ruling the ASC and no major aspects to the ASC. However, the Leo is definitely there, too. She has a certain "flair" that is not directly Aries.
The voice can be very appealing if soft or commanding if louder. Many are capable of great volumes that resonate from the chest, thus there are many actors and singers with this Ascendant sign.
Scorpio rising generally shows a squarish/rectangular head.
Their energy is unrevealing but penetrating or searching, deep, hidden, intense, magnetic, powerful. The voice is generally restrained or obscured with many (especially males) speaking with clenched jaw or through their teeth (ala Clint Eastwood's characters). Many have strong resonant voices. Speech obscurities may show or the person may just not be very communicative. Men tend to appear as the 'strong but silent type.'
The eyes tend to be dark, but can be intensely bright. There is a tendency for many to partly obscure their face or eyes with hair, wearing tinted glasses or covering the eyes with a cap pulled low. The view into a Scorpio rising person is obscured on many levels. They can be short to tall, but will often be powerfully built or quietly imposing in some way. The overall look tends to be dark, but they can have very bright eyes, especially lined with a dark ring. The most common build is somewhat blocky, at least once they've reached adulthood, but the women can be especially curvy and desirable.These people don't let just anyone close and they can be hard to get to know. They can be very creative and have great capacity to excel, even rising quickly to the top. Their deep sensitivity can be either a great asset or cause for ongoing isolation. They can be very magnetic, often even erotic in their outer appeal. They are easily distinguished from Sagittarius or Libra by their private nature.