Astrology helps you consider certain aspects of yourself to move forward in life more effectively. Besides your birth sign, your ascendant and descendant signs precisely indicate what shapes your behavior. Indeed, if we consider only astrological signs to be important, it would be like depriving everyone of their crucial uniqueness. Let us explain in more detail! 

The zodiac sign and the position of the Sun 

The zodiac sign under which you were born represents the position in the sky where the Sun was located at the time of your birth. So, if you were born between April 21st and May 21st, the Sun was in a celestial zone called "Taurus." Depending on the Sun's position when you first opened your eyes, a specific personality trait was assigned to you. This trait serves as your imprint and determines your typical profile.

Astrologers generally outline the character traits of the 12 signs of the zodiac. They have concluded that the fire signs—Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo—are the most passionate and audacious. The earth signs, including Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn, are realistic and seek stability and comfort in their lives. The air signs, including Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, are the most communicative and curious. Finally, the water signs, encompassing Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, are the most sensitive and unpredictable. 

The Ascendant and the Sun 

But since the zodiac sign can't reveal everything about an individual's personality, the ascendant and descendant complete the psychological profile. Indeed, the ascendant adds more nuance to each person. It represents the qualities attributed to each astrological sign according to the time of birth. By assessing the ascendant, a person discovers who they truly are, their motivations, and their intrinsic desires. For example, if your ascendant is Sagittarius, it means you crave new experiences. Furthermore, if your ascendant is Taurus, it means you aspire to material comfort and are concerned about your professional future. Calculate your ascendant to learn more about yourself!

The Descendant and the Moon 

Finally, there's the descendant , which completes the zodiac equation. Opposite the ascendant, it aims to determine each zodiac sign's relationship to the others. It represents the ability to perceive one's surroundings, to forge social, personal, and professional connections, and to navigate the world. It's the hidden side of each sign. Thus, the descendant is the opposite of the ascendant. Generally, we see in others what we dislike in ourselves. Therefore, astrologers have established that the ascendant indicates the shadow side of the ascendant, what it lacks to feel good. For example, an Aries ascendant would have a Libra descendant. Aries is impulsive and reacts according to its emotions. On the other hand, a Libra native tends to be balanced and calm. Astrologers reveal that Aries tends to criticize others for overthinking and being afraid to take risks. But in reality, the native of this sign would have liked to think before acting and calm their impulses in certain situations.