posted January 20, 2005 07:27 PM            

Well I finally get to see your chart, Very Cool. I know I always picture you with Uranus conjunct the Ascendant but its conjunct the Sun and Mars, Do I detect temper??? When Uranus works, its outstanding as is in your case.

Your a musician/singer is that right Thats shown by your 5th house Venus/Neptune conjunction. very talented. Lets start with your Leo Ascendant

(Jeanne Avery)

Leo is the royal sign. The person with this Ascendant is dramatic, regal in his bearing, and certainly in control of any situation. Leo rising is the ascendant of 'kingship'; the symbol is the lion, king of the beasts. Leadership and executive ability are easy for one with this ascendant. It seems that he came into the world to express his individuality, dominance, and strength. When he walks into a room, he exudes a vibrancy that is not easily ignored. There is no doubt about his dramatic ability, as that seems to be a natural quality for him to express. He is the actor of the zodiac.

The ruler of Leo is the Sun. Since the Sun is the source of heat, energy, and light, the kind of dynamic personality that goes with this ascendant is especially sparkling. Leo rising is literally a ball of fire. His energy is almost always high. He is an extrovert and can be somewhat of an exhibitionist at heart. If he is the shy type of Leo, he still commands attention. He can be the life of any party, and is never at a loss for social invitations and friendship. Everyone else may actually seem a little tame in comparison.

The lion may look ferocious, but the Leo rising is really a kitten at heart. If you stroke and pet him and tell him how wonderful he is, he can be easily tamed, for he is a pussycat underneath. He may growl loudly and go after big game, but after the conquest he always wants his fur stroked. He is a lovable sort when you get past the roar. With a little understanding of how to tame him, you'll have him eating out of your hand.

His appearance is also characteristic of the lion. If you look carefully, you will see the similarity. He usually has a wonderful abundance of hair, growing in thick profusion, framing his face like a mane; and he has a 'lion-like' face. He is easily recognizable by the way he dresses, as his royal attire will give him away every time. He prefers dramatic combinations of color and clothing, always in good taste, but probably designed to attract attention. He will rarely appaer in public without his royal robes. If he is in sloppy condition, no doubt his ego has been wounded. Rather than show up at a gathering in a depressed state, attired in less than glorious swathing, he'll probably stay at home. Since he may feel it is his job to entertain everyone around him, and be on stage at every occasion, he'd rather postpone the appearance if he is low in energy.

Leo is a Fire sign. The person with this Ascendant needs the warmth of the Sun, as he gets cold very easily. He seems to come alive in a new sort of way when the weather is pleasant. He may wear several sweaters at times when everyone else is quite comfortable. He is electric in energy and needs warmth to recharge his batteries. The Sun reinforces his natural enthusiasm and zest when his energy flags. Leo is a fixed sign, indicating determination. There is no stopping him once his mind is made up. He cannot be influenced or swayed from his course. He knows where he is going and knows just how to get there. Very little will stand in his way if he has made up his mind about a particular plan of action.

It is fascinating to watch one with Leo rising. Everything he does has a natural sense of heightened energy about it. The way he moves, the pauses he takes are not necessarily calculated for effect. It simply reflects his natural sense of the dramatic. Whatever he is doing can be tremendously interesting to observe even if he is only lighting a cigarette or talking to a friend. His sixth sense about prestige, dignity and command is part of his overall effectiveness. He can seem to make a grand entrance, whether it is a business meeting or a social gathering. He wants to be noticed entering a restaurant or party, and usually is. If he really makes a bit for attention, no-one can hold a candle to him. He doesn't seem to have to do anything special to attract recognition and have everyone's rapt attention.

People respond to one with this ascendant automatically, as he can easily be the most interesting person around. This extra attention can actually put pressure on the individual with this ascendant, reinforcing his feeling that he must be 'on' at all times.

The person with this regal rising sign will never forget a kindness. His devotion is boundless, his memory long. The story of the lion with a thorn in his paw is apropos of one with this ascendant. The lion never forgot the lad who removed that thorn, and many years later was able to repay the kindness. The Leo rising will come to your aid when you need it most and expect it least. If, however, you have offended one with this ascendant, you'll see the chilly side of his personality. The gloom of the sky when the Sun has disappeared is nothing in comparison to the Leo personality when his ego has been hurt. He may never say anything about the situation, but will disappear to lick his wounds in private. He will restore his sense of self-worth in his own way and in his own time.

The Leo personality is loyal as well as devoted, if he is appreciated. There's nothing he won't do for a friend, as he loves to be helpful and kind. Since Leo rules the heart, his loving warmth and generosity are boundless. He will want some thanks periodically, and will find his own way to remind someone that he is due for strokes in return. He will be truly hurt if a friendship is soiled. He won't hold a grudge, he just won't be available and can be too cool for comfortable association. He will simply not acknowledge the presence of someone who has done him wrong, reducing that individual to an insignificant place in his life.

Nobility and pride are synonymous with the Leo personality. If this individual is at the bottom of the heap, and without resources, it will be sad indeed. He must be able to show his generosity, graciousness, and flair for good living, or he will suffer deeply. He can be extravagant, as he wants to have the best of everything. He also has royal taste. He can be tempted to run up bills if necessary to keep up appearances. He will be particularly lavish if his sense of luxury is shared and appreciated. He will want to provide comfort for those around him at all times. Fortunately, he is usually able to take care of his extravagant needs very well. His insult to himself is extreme if he fails in his own expectations.

Leo rising has a sense of drama, pomp, and ceremony. It might appear that with this kind of dynamic personality the Leo rising would never relinquish the spotlight to anyone else, but that is not true. He's ready, willing, and able to share the limelight. He will love to sponsor someone, especially if that person succeeds in his accomplishments. He will want to share in the reflected glory, however. If the Sun is well aspected in an individual chart, and his ego is healthy, a small acknowledgement will do. If, however, the Sun is badly aspected, indicating a lack of ego or self-esteem, the individual may do everything for the glory he receives in return. He will then appear unconcerned about anything anyone else is doing and be totally self-absorbed. Underneath what appears to be a vain, conceited personality, however, lies a heart of gold waiting to be recognized for his true worth. The Leo rising can be persuaded to perform for anyone who'll listen to him. Sometimes elevator operators and cab drivers will be the recipients of his best material. He may need to be encouraged to find a wider audience.

Since the rising sign indicates decisions about survival, the qualities of leadership become apparent early in life. The person with this ascendant evidently decides that he is on safe ground when he is in charge. It is probable that the child with this rising sign loses respect, to some degree, for the people around him, and feels he must take over as the strongest member of the family. He easily assumes the role of leader of the pack. He may do so without anyone being cognizant of what he is doing, and may, in fact, be unaware of it himself. It is so important to give a child with this rising sign the compliments he deserves, to encourage his natural leadership and executive tendencies. If his ego is well nourished, he channels that wonderful ability in healthy ways. If he is appreciated for his good values, good behavior, and noble actions, he will rise to his greatest height and continue on the positive path. If his ego is stamped out or neglected, he will get attention any way he can. He learns early on just how to get the recognition he craves. Negative strokes are better than no strokes at all. If he is rewarded for bad behavior or is ignored, he will be a sucker for flattery all his life.

Since drama is the key to his existence, he needs a positive opportunity to release that flair so he will avoid searching for drama strokes in everyday life. He begins performing as soon as he becomes aware of the sweet sound of applause. He can express his dramatic ability and leadership in innumerable ways, as long as he thinks well of himself and his abilities. Some of the outstanding personalities, leaders, and talents in our society were born with Leo rising. Their colorful personalities won't remain hidden. The dramatic quality is also expressed through writing by other exceptional people. Famous musicians and artists also have this ascendant.

The natural ability of people with Leo rising to seek recognition can lead to the acclaim that is accorded them, no matter what their field. The person with a Leo ascendant is able to express his personality more easily than many other people. World leaders that the world could not ignore have had this placement.

When royalty has this royal sign on the ascendant, they seem especially natural for the role to which they were born, as if they chose on a soul level that ascendant that would allow them the easy way to express leadership qualities.

Some Leo rising personalities chose service to their country as a way of expressing their true strength of character.

The Sun in an astrological chart indicates the ego and the male, dominant part of the personality. In psychological terms, it represents the animus part of the personality. The placement of the Sun in the chart indicates where that ego is focused. It also indicates where recognition is likely to come from. It can tell what factor affects the sense of pride. The aspects indicate the health and strength of the ego and sense of pride. With the Sun as the ruler of the ascendant, the pride and ego have to do with self-expression, conditions of childhood, and the appearance of things. Recognition naturally follows the ease of expression. The natural release of this ego comes from the sector where the Sun is posited.

Since the person with Leo rising expresses the masculine part of the personality, dominance is characteristic of the personality no matter what sex. Both male and female portray these strong leadership, 'masculine' qualities more easily than the feminine characteristics. In a relationship, there is no question as to who is the boss. It can sometimes be difficult for women with this ascendant to handle the dominant quality. If she has a well-aspected Sun in the chart, indicating a healthy and well-placed ego, she can handle her assertive qualities. She will be able to assume the stronger role. Peace of mind comes with the awareness of her need to have her own way, express her executive talent, and take charge. If her Sun is not well aspected, indicating a lack of ego recognition on her part, she may resist this strength and try to play the weaker role, making her life more difficult in the process. Sooner or later, these strong qualities will emerge. If she can channel these energies constructively, acknowledge the dominant survival issues, she will select a partner who is easy with the kind of role reversal that is probable.

The lady with this ascendant will never be a clinging vine, hard as she might try. She may or may not like having to make the decisions, but she will end up in that role even though outer circumstances appear to be quite different. It is possible that she will set up a situation, subconsciously, that will end in her having to take over. She may resent the position, without realizing it is her way of feeling safe. As soon as she accepts the fact that she was born to be a leader, she will find healthy, constructive ways of being just that.

If the Sun has strong aspects in the chart of a woman with this ascendant, she is always in touch with her strength and will be forthright about commanding respect. She has no sense of inferiority to men and will lose respect for any woman who plays the shrinking violet. She is not lacking in femininity, and may actually be the most feminine lady around because of her sense of nobility and proud bearing. Her sense of drama sends an electrically charged aura around her whole being. She lights up at will like a thousand incandescent candles, but no matter how strong she is, she responds to attention and recognition of her inner values like the cuddly kitten she can be inside. If she is willing to expose her vulnerability, the lioness in her can be tamed.

The planets aspecting the Sun in an individual chart will add other colors and hues to the personality of one with this ascendant. Modification of those natural qualities is indicated by the relationship of other planets to the placement of the Sun.