posted March 02, 2014 12:51 AM
The mysticmedusa.com page shows some insights about each rising sign, but not enough to reliably apply it in practice.
I have reviewed librarising.com extensively and found it often uses
unverified or clearly inaccurate birth data to reach conclusions about the
horoscopes of its celebrity examples.
The reocities.com page, in spite of its use of photos, is just plain bad, full of
inaccurate conclusions and misleading information.
All this leads me to believe I will have to put up a page or pages of Rising Sign examples on my own site.
But in answer to the actual question relating to the differentiation of sign quality, cardinal, fixed, mutable, first look to the general outline of the face and shape of the head for clues.
- Cardinal types tend to have more rounded faces/heads or at least inward-rounding foreheads. Cancer varies from this the most if the Moon is in a fixed sign especially. Aries tends to be less rounded, more chiseled. Cap tends to have a longer facial outline if not obviously rounded.
- Fixed types are obvious when they show the very squared jaw, square or rectangular heads. Some tapering from the temples can happen, especially if the Sun/ruler is in a mutable sign.
- Mutable types have the narrower/longer faces/heads and look the youngest for their age. At the least they have the highest hairlines/foreheads of the three groups. They can have rounded/ovate heads if the ruler/Sun is in a cardinal sign.
CARDINAL SIGNS [Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn] do like to initiate in
relation to others. Most frequent exceptions are the Cancer rising women.
These are the pioneers, paternal/maternal ones, leaders and prime
negotiators.
- Aries rising is generally more interrupting and will go their own way
whether or not others follow, but likes to get others to do their bidding. The
attitude is 'Just do it.' They are active and loud with few exceptions. They
are outgoing and take on the role of boss more quickly than any other type.
Quick, assertive, blunt, demanding.
- Cancer rising is far quieter, more cautious, and as the mysticmedusa.com author
points out, they are reticent, speaking only once they mulled something over
well. They are intuitive more than action-oriented. They respond well to the
needs of others and tend to be well liked. However, there is quite a range in
both physical qualities and personality, depending on the Moon's sign and
condition. Touchy-feely, but reserve it for family and close friends.
Generally introverted.
- Libra rising is a bit like Aries, but in a more graceful, less compulsive package,
more often passive. Still they know how to place themselves to get noticed
and how to put themselves (or others) into a more flattering light. They will
persuade, but generally not impose and work through diplomacy, bargaining
and 'soft' power. They may express their flighty nature by sampling the
various delights offered with no commitment. Touchy-feely, even in a
casual social context. Laissez faire and indulgent. Marginal to obvious
extrovert.
- Capricorn rising is generally work and status-oriented and can take control
tacitly with authority and far less friction than the Aries types who take are
more overt. Like Cancer types, they tend to think things through before
they speak, but may be verbally critical of others' performance or
standards. A cool, capable outward appearance with little nervous energy
since it is so efficiently channeled productively. Often social introverts,
contained extroverts.
FIXED SIGNS [Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aqua] are not about setting things into
motion like the cardinal types, but about drawing them into a stable fixture.
The most frequent exception to this is Aqua rising, especially the males.
- Taurus rising is generally pleasant with a soft voice and a steady,
easy-going manner, often with some evidence of self-indulgence in, or
about them.They may not be given to dramatics, but generally have to be
pushed far to raise their voices. This is because they are peacemakers, not
normally in the active sense like Libra types, but bring calm with their
down-to-earth presence. Grounded and passively sensual. Generally
introverted.
- Leo rising can range widely as well depending on the Sun's sign, but they
tend to press hard - relentlessly - get what they want with their strong will. They also tend to be managerial and bossy like the Aries types. Strong will-to-power.
They infuse their lives with energy and passion and even if serious, still
enjoy music, the arts and sports as performers or just partiers. They infuse
the social atmosphere with enjoyment unless they are given to cruelty from
selfishness. Usually marginal to obvious extroverts.
- Scorpio rising is generally a contained or even secretive introvert, but who
can be verbally sarcastic when they need to set a boundary or express
disagreement. Some can function as extroverts in terms of worldly
accomplishments if they are able to harness the intensity of their drive. The
body language of hand gestures or 'talking with the hands' tends to be
missing with these types. They aren't so much communicating as probing,
but they can get their own answers even if the question to be posed is too
probing to ask.
- Aquarius rising can come across as introverted, some even shy, but they
will still have a strong connection to the world of ideas and social contexts.
They infuse progress and justice into this context by varying from the
norm, by being the exception to the assumed rule. Often non-committal,
they are flighty, fidgety and usually are able to make friends easily in a
variety of social contexts. The exceptions are the highly intuitive, sensitive
psychic types.
MUTABLE RISING SIGNS [Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces] break up
stagnation and add variety and spice to what has been normalized by the
fixed types. They follow things thriugh to their furthest conclusion, polishing
or perfecting, intellectually or in practice. They tend to look young for their
age.
- Gemini rising is in learning and sharing mode. If introverted, they will still
be restless for adventure and not sentimental about the past. The attention
does not settle on any one thing or interest for exceedingly long. Life must
be full of novelty and variety. Curiosity must be satisfied. They infuse the
surroundings with optimism, numerous interests and information. Loyalties
can change quickly. They may have to work through anxiety to develop
confidence.
- Virgo rising is in learning and perfecting mode. Introverts with a priority on
appropriateness and privacy. They are small-scale personalities whose detail focus keeps them from fame/fortune with few exceptions. They like bodily health, good habits, order and
correctness, but rarely impose this upon others, instead offering their help.
They are studious and sensible. The least likely type to get married early.
They may have to work through a sense of inferiority to develop
confidence, but can become haughty if they do not.
- Sagittarius rising is in learning and teaching mode, but can be as restless
and free as any Gemini type. Rarely truly introverted, they are oriented
towards improvements and increase for themselves and those they bring
along. They are large-scale personalities who frequently are accomplished and noteworthy or simply have a wide circle of friends and associates. While normally inclusive, generous and liberal, they abhor chaos so
can turn authoritarian or preachy until order has returned. Often have a
life-changing revelation or turn part-way through life. They pursue and
believe in the bigger things in life. Often a strong will-to-power.
- Pisces rising is in idealist mode often even more than the Sagittarius type.
The difficulty is in the short-cut steps they are prone to taking often from a
lack of practical, step-at-a-time focus. Spiritual, musical or cerebral
sensation must be present, otherwise they fall to the harsh disappointments
of life. Poetic or religious, they tend to take on others' feelings and
empathize with the little guy. They have the least will-to-power of all
personalities, fueled by inspiration not ambition.
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