posted January 23, 2014 09:01 AM            

I have my ascendant at 17 degrees Libra, while my Pluto is in Scorpio at 12 degrees, with Pluto in my 1st House.

I've read that the first house can explain characteristics anywhere from energy, appearance, and your social preferences (how introverted or extroverted you are)--however, I have also read that, while Libra is an ideal placement for the Ascendant, it is actually a bit weaker and can be repressed, allowing the First House traits to dominate if they are stronger in nature.

Since my Pluto is in Scorpio, and in my 1st, would I be more Plutonian/Scorpionic, or would it be more of a blending of the two placements?

Supposedly, for this setup, this type of person would seem more like a Scorpio, and less, if not at all, like a Libra rising. Are there other instances where house placements can overpower signs in houses? Are they at odds, or more of a blend? Power struggle between the two/lack of balance? Internal strife?

posted January 23, 2014 11:06 AM            

As for other things, aspects to ascendant also change how you appear or think. I have neptune trine ascendant from 9th and people think I look Piscean. I am Taurus Asc with empty 1st.

I'm not a professional astrologer but based on my experiences, when planets are in a house, the energy is more raw and less blended to your awareness if that makes sense. I have pluto in 7th and I didn't notice my plutonic energy until reading astrology on my placement

posted January 23, 2014 11:28 AM            

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Originally posted by theunknown:
Your first house is yourself, who you are. You probably view yourself as a combination of libra and scorp: nice, diplomatic but dislike dishonesty.

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Exactly! Honesty is VERY important. I'm kind & courteous but am also tough in many ways. You can tell me anything. I'll always encourage you to look beyond the surface, to dig deeper.

@IvAstro
I'm also Libra ASC w/ Pluto in the 1st. It all adds such great layers to our personality. That's how I see it! Embrace the fabulosity!

posted January 23, 2014 04:50 PM            

So it would be something that would be noticed more by others, than say, yourself, as it wouldn't be quite as apparent, consciously.

posted January 23, 2014 05:32 PM            

It may depend on other placements also though. I hate lying, etc. But at the same time I may not be very nice.

posted January 23, 2014 09:56 PM            

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Originally posted by lvASTRO:

So it would be something that would be noticed more by others, than say, yourself, as it wouldn't be quite as apparent, consciously.

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Oh nooo. I'm just as aware of my ways as everyone else is lol.

posted January 23, 2014 09:57 PM            

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Originally posted by StarlightSmileSupreme:
I have Jupiter zero degrees from the ascendant, separating and I am no where near 500 pounds lol. It is literally right on my Libra ascendant and I see myself as someone who is very keen on being treated fairly. Whenever I am not treated like others, it is very apparent to me and I get upset. I am all for equality. Libran principles are very close to my heart. Social justice, fairness, equality, kindness, beauty inside and out, nice people, all [b]very important to me.[/B]

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