ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ascendant

Your ascendant is like the costume you wear to a party. It's your first impression on others. Just like how you might want to dress up as a superhero or princess, your ascendant is the sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the time you were born.

It's like when the sun comes up in the morning and you can see everything clearly outside. Your ascendant is the sign that's coming up over the horizon and becoming visible to the world, so it represents the way you come across to others and how you express yourself.

For example, if you have a Virgo ascendant, people might see you as organized, efficient, and knowledgeable. If you have a Pisces ascendant, people might see you as dreamy, artistic, and intuitive.

Your ascendant also influences your personality and how you act in certain situations. It's like a script you follow in different social situations. Just like how you might act differently when you're playing with your friends vs. when you're talking to your teacher, your ascendant gives you a general way of behaving in different situations.

Overall, your ascendant is an important part of who you are and how others see you. It's like the opening scene of a movie that sets the tone for the rest of the story.