The Ascendant is signature of the dense physical garb or physical description of the individual, but what is more important it is the vehicle holding the ~immortal soul~. By the sign held there you glean the overall goal which should be strived for this lifetime. Each time you reincarnate your chances for spiritual growth and perfection are enhanced even though the terms {natal configuration} may be severe. "The Sun of Possibility" is the way Alice Bailey described the Ascendant. It is from the Ascendant that the spiritual struggle is entered into. From the Ascendant you know the road through life you must take. Worldly advancement comes through the exoteric ruler, and spiritual advancement is by way of the Ascending sign’s esoteric ruler.

We look to the Ascendant as describing the soul’s purpose, its liberation, and the life ruler of the chart as depicting where and how that purpose will activate. Should there be planets in the first house they should be looked upon as servants for the evolution of the soul, and particularly influential to this life’s purpose. These first house tenants draw to the individual those pertinent threading energies which will stimulate needed personal experiences. The experiences relate back, of course, to the houses ruled.

The sign on the Ascendant characteristically portrays the way you take yourself through life, the way you pull yourself together when life is dark, because it is your spiritual reservoir. It is also the indicator of the limits to which you will separate yourself from the whole of humanity before you turn within and accept your linkage and union with the rest of us. For esoteric truth, consider the Ascendant’s sign as the ~force of the soul~ when delineating a chart. In passing, the houses around the wheel are indicative of karmic conditions, thus holding the personality away from its ultimate goal, fusion with the soul {sign orientation}. The all important rising sign encapsulates the potential of this incarnation

Aries Ascendant 

 World Leader

Taurus Ascendant

World Beautifier

A vital fixed earth sign with solstice point in Leo, the esoteric ruler is Vulcan of beautifying with what is available. First he removes the negativity from his being and sets out to develop his spiritual side. His soul’s purpose is tightly woven to his ability to get along with others. Education and balancing are aspects of his linkage.

Gemini Ascendant 

World Mediator

A neutral mutable air sign with solstice point in Cancer, the esoteric ruler is Venus of revelation. He reaches deeper than the surface for intuitive answers. Selflessness is channeled into service involving the regeneration of mankind. He is a communicative link offering versatile talents. Conserving and transforming measures are reasons behind this linkage.

Cancer Ascendant 

 World Nourisher

A mental cardinal water sign with solstice point in Gemini, the esoteric ruler is Neptune of metaphysical sensitivity. He is a mother to his world, a nourisher for the highs and lows of men. Soul development is a vital concern. He learns that adaptability works for his emotional good - an impressionable link. Humanitarian reforms and utilisation are the ways of his linkage.

Leo Ascendant  

World Commander

A vital fixed fire sign with solstice point in Taurus, the esoteric ruler is the life giving Sun. He is first to develop himself, a born star for warming the hearts of others, then he becomes a father to men. He develops the talents to serve the creative desires of others. His linkage is for humanitarian crusades, and supplying the mainstream of life with its needs.

Virgo Ascendant 

World  Servant

Libra Ascendant 

World Peacemaker

A mental cardinal air sign with solstice point in Pisces, the esoteric ruler is Uranus of enlightenment. Basically he is a nourisher of relationships who needs occult training. Once this motivation is followed he realises the enormous impact of the intangible world, and sets out to incorporate it. Culture, world affairs, and social welfare are the aspects of his linkage.

Scorpio Ascendant 

World Disciplinarian

A vital fixed water sign with solstice point in Aquarius, the esoteric ruler is Mars of generative force. He is actively generating for causation and fearless in his undertakings. Once his willingness to know takes hold, the eagle is released and he becomes a rescuer of what/who might otherwise be doomed. Communicating and initiating or pioneering hold the key to his linkage.

Sagittarius 

World Caretaker

A neutral mutable fire sign with solstice point in Capricorn, the esoteric ruler is Mother Earth of practical blessings. By actively pursuing understanding, meeting his own responsibilities, he can then supply it for the unfoldment of others. He is a visionary for a practical future, a lamp post sturdy enough for others to lean upon. Fertilising to involve others, and conserving describe the works of his linkage.

Capricorn Ascendant 

World Supplier

Aquarius Ascendant 

World Reformer

A vital fixed air sign with solstice point in Scorpio, the esoteric ruler is Jupiter of understanding. Having transformed himself he becomes the prodder for others to change, thus he is a director of spiritual destiny. Early he is used; advanced, his sensitivity helps him to actively participate with spiritual intelligence. His is a servicing and fertilising linkage.

Pisces Ascendant 

World Saviour