Ascendant is an adjective that classifies that that ascends, that goes up, that progresses, rises.
In Astrology, the Ascendant is the Sign of the Zodiac (Sun Sign) which is positioned on the horizon line at the moment of the individual's birth. It is the sign that ascends or appears on the horizon line at that moment.
In order to know the rising sign of a person, it is necessary to know the exact time of his birth, that is the only way to make the calculations that also involve date and place of birth. Astrology scholars believe that the rising sign influences a person's behavior, as it is related to the circumstances of birth.
Ascendants represented through the zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
The Astral Chart designates the position of the stars at the time of a person's birth. For the elaboration of the Astral Map it is necessary to know, in addition to the Sun sign and the rising sign, also the Moon sign. This information together will determine a possible life trajectory, since it is the decisions of each individual that determine their destiny.
The word ascendant can also refer to an element of a person's previous generation, in which case it has the meaning of ancestor or ancestor. If a person's grandparents are from Italy, it is correct to say that the person is of Italian descent.