Hindu Predictive Astrology Part 16: Results of Ascending Signs
The ascendant gives us a clue to physical features, stature, mental disposition, and other peculiarities. These profiles are the starting point of personality assessment — modified by planets aspecting the ascendant and the strength of the rising sign's lord in both Rasi and Navamsa.
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The rising sign colours everything — your body, your temperament, your instinctive reactions to life. It's the lens through which every other chart factor is expressed.
Slender build Fairly perfect female contours Craning the neck
Independent thinking Lovers of philosophy Frank and impulsive Stubborn Pioneers
Scientific thought Educational pursuits Beauty, art, elegance
Hot constitution Piles Head diseases Brain derangement from unpleasant sights
More gossipers than practical men Require cajolery to be raised to action Avoid enterprises with serious risks
Medium or short, corpulent Thick lips, swarthy complexion Square face, dark hair Handsome women
Piercing intellect Excellent memory Appreciate truth over sentimentality Born to exercise authority
Authors, book dealers, journalists Business knack Good intuition
Nervous complaints after 50th year
Bull-like temper — slow to anger, furious when provoked Liable to extremes Passionate — must moderate pleasures in old age
Tall and straight Active in motion Broad forehead, clear eyes, snub nose
Wavering mind Vivacious but inconstant Conscious of own faults
Mathematical and mechanical sciences (if Saturn strong) "Jack of all trades, master of none"
Sudden nervous breakdowns
Liable to fraud and deception If evil planets in Gemini → trickery characterises nature Exercise caution with opposite sex
Middle-sized Full face, snubbed nose White complexion Often a double chin
Very intelligent and bright Frugal (sometimes miserly) Sympathetic but morally cowardly Extremely sensitive Talkative, self-reliant, honest
Trade and manufacture Reputation for justice and fairplay
Disappointments in marriage and love Saturn in ascendant is not desirable
Majestic appearance Broad shoulders Bilious constitution
Bold and respectful Ambitious, sometimes avaricious Independent thinkers Tolerant of others' precepts Capable of non-attachment
Fine arts and literature Philosophical knowledge Voracious readers
Ambitions may remain unfulfilled without specific Rajayogas Much struggle in life Must resist yielding too much to spouse (Saturn lords 7th)
Middle-sized Prominent chest (weak if afflicted)
Intelligence and memory from young age Discriminating and emotional Carried away by impulses Judge things at a glance
Taste in art and literature Physical and chemical sciences Music and fine arts Power and influence over others
Nervous breakdowns and paralysis when sign is afflicted
Lucky in respect of spouse
Fair complexion Middle-sized Broad face, fine eyes, broad light chest Handsome
Keen foresight Firm in conviction More idealists than practical men Great lovers of music and truth Power of intuition
Political leaders Religious reformers Tremendous influence over masses
Not easily amenable to reason Force views upon others Domestic life crossed by frequent tension
Youthful appearance Fierce eyes Females have masculine tendencies
Generous disposition Fickle-minded, loves excitement Silent and dignified Weigh every word Philosophic disposition
Good correspondents Expert musicians Dancing and fine arts Good writers and conversationalists
Hot constitution Piles after 30th year
Inclined to sensual things while philosophising about control Set at naught customs Married life may not be happy — generative system illness
Inclined towards corpulence Almond eyes, brown hair Phlegmatic temperament
Conventional, sometimes businesslike Prompt, uphold conservative views God-fearing, honest, humble Free from hypocrisy Brilliant, affable manners, pure hearts
Occult philosophy and sciences — can acquire mastery Political power with firmness and justice
Lung problems in later years Rheumatic pains
Too callous and enthusiastic Hastiness in conversation leads to misunderstanding Restraint needed with opposite sex
Tall Reddish-brown colour Prominent hair on eyebrows and chest Handsome, youngish women Large teeth, flushy lips
Adapt to circumstances Great aspirations Modest, liberal, gentlemanly Perseverance and strong-mindedness Stoical to miseries
Literature, science, education Sympathy, generosity, philanthropy Good husbands or wives
Cannot economise even in adversity Sometimes vindictive Bigotry when Saturn badly posited
Tall, lean, fairly handsome Winning manners, attractive appearance Flushy lips, broad cheeks
Highly intelligent Make friends quickly Peevish but anger quickly subsides Pure in heart, always inclined to help Intuitive, good judges of character
Writers and good spokesmen Astrology, psychology, healing arts Literary greatness comes when young Fine education
Colic troubles Cold weather diseases
Timid, shy to exhibit talents No organising capacity Devoted to spouse, never betray trust
Fair, stout, moderately tall
Reserved manners Draw premature conclusions God-fearing, superstitious, religious Rigid orthodoxy (or exactly the opposite) Stubborn, timid, ambitious True friends
History, antiquarian talks, mythological masterpieces Proud of educational attainments
Frugal but dependent on others throughout life Lack self-confidence Double marriage if 7th lord badly afflicted
Key Takeaways
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The ascendant is the FIRST filter for personality — it shapes body, mind, and instinct
Physical build, complexion, facial features, and constitutional tendencies are all ascendant-driven. -
These are BASELINE descriptions modified by planetary aspects and lordship conditions
A Leo ascendant with Saturn aspecting looks very different from one with Jupiter aspecting. Always check modifications. -
Health vulnerabilities are sign-specific: Aries → head; Taurus → nerves after 50; Gemini → nervous breakdowns; Scorpio → piles after 30; Sagittarius → lungs/rheumatism; Aquarius → colic/cold
These tendencies manifest primarily during malefic Dasas or when the ascendant lord is afflicted. -
Career aptitudes correlate with the sign's element and ruling planet
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) → leadership, arts, philosophy. Earth signs → practical, scientific. Air signs → intellectual, humanitarian. Water signs → trade, intuition, religion. -
Marriage indicators are embedded in several sign profiles
Cancer: disappointments in love. Leo: must resist yielding to spouse. Scorpio: generative system issues. Pisces: possible double marriage. Virgo: lucky in spouse.
In Part 17, we move from the ascendant to the 12 Bhavas (Houses) — the complete set of planetary combinations for each house from the 1st (personality, health) through the 12th (losses, liberation). This is the largest reference chapter in the book, covering hundreds of specific combinations.
Based on
Hindu Predictive Astrology
by B.V. Raman | First published 1938 | UBS Publishers' Distributors Ltd.