Libra Rising (1st House – ASC)
Libra Rising (1st House – ASC)
Libra Rising emphasizes a personal style endowed with the ability to reconcile, people-oriented, diplomatic, and fair. The process of Libra is now out on the open. The Libra Rising individual constantly strives to create a sense of balance within their self by trying to adapt to the surrounding forces. We can observe this Rising’s relationship with beauty right from the person’s appearance. Even in their most relaxed and unprepared state, it is impossible to see a Libra Rising looking sloppy. Much like the beauty in their appearance, diplomacy and charm are inseparable parts of their character. The individual’s most prominent necessity is sharing, and they are almost never seen experiencing loneliness. This need drives them into relationships with many people, but what matters to them is finding that sincere intimacy which will provide the true harmony and love they crave. This person may even be willing to give up their own desires just to be with people and avoid being alone. They exhibit diplomatic and elegant manners. They consistently create positive opportunities to showcase their talents and are not selfish.
The person born as Libra ascends tends to avoid friction and struggle, creating harmony even if only in appearance. They have convinced themselves that the sole condition for sustaining their life is not to insist, to remain silent, and not to stir things up further. Because those around them constantly praise their being well-behaved, the intensification of the problem becomes inevitable. They never feel secure while displaying competitive, angry, and jealous emotions. They struggle to realize their true self. They may never learn to stand up and fight for themselves. It is possible that they have obtained their needs easily due to their peace-loving nature and good manners. They do not know how to fight and may give up on anything requiring a struggle. Their ability to adapt creates habits that cause them to conceal their true desires. They may prefer to say what others want to hear instead of what they actually wish to express. They are disappointed when confronted with reality; their agreeableness creates the possibility that others may pay no attention to them.
Libra Rising does not particularly care for crowds. They feel more comfortable in small groups and prefer sincere, personal relationships. Their artistic talents are sufficient to help them express themselves and open up new paths for them. Their creative energy will help them bring out the love within and lead a more dynamic life. Representing pleasant elegance, race (balance), and justice, Libra Rising’s most important feature is being a fair competitor. They possess superior skills in seeing and evaluating both sides of every issue. Their nature pushes them to bring out what is fair. However, they do not defend what they know to be right with the fiery passion of an Aries or a Leo. They act extremely calm and collected. Since they always prioritize politeness, their conversations are consistently refined, and it is very difficult to pick a fight with them. As a result, they are generally successful in arguments. Many successful politicians have Libra as their rising sign.
Libra Rising means harmony and order. They try to stay away from complications; they grow restless in a difficult situation, and their balance is disrupted. To restore their equilibrium, they will embark on a reasoning of events. The Libra Rising individual possesses a uniquely magical expression. Their appearances are very impressive. You might think they derive great satisfaction from inspiring admiration. Status is important to them. Because they dislike fluctuations, they are closed to changes. They tend to say what others want to hear rather than what they truly think. They can sacrifice their personal views for the sake of preserving order and harmony.
I. Decan (0° – 10°)
Libra / Venus decan. The individual may be overly concerned with their personal grooming. Their general attitude and approach to most matters are calm and positive. In general, they prefer to attain their desires as a proponent of compromise. Venus can assist them in utilizing their artistic talents professionally. Design, painting, music, or theater may be one of these artistic branches. They can also achieve success in mathematics and architecture. Personal partnerships and unions are valued. Making decisions is a very difficult task for the individual, because they want to keep themselves away from all possible future problems; solely because of this, they may miss out on many opportunities. Undoubtedly, neatness and good taste are an important part of their daily life. They are a proponent of fairness.
II. Decan (10° – 20°)
Aquarius / Uranus decan. The individual is friendly and socially oriented. They can generally be an individual hopeful and optimistic about life. Even though they are frequently disappointed, they carry this hope instinctively. This decan can lead to many events that can suddenly alter daily life. Routine is a sort of chaos for the individual. The person may complain that the efforts they show for their profession do not receive enough appreciation. They may have a desire to take part in certain institutions and organizations working to improve conditions for the general benefit of humanity. They may be defined by some as a revolutionary. They may find themselves in need of defending the rights of the oppressed and the treated unjustly. They may be considered by others as unusual, inconsistent, and extremely difficult to understand. In relationships, the individual may want to protect their emotions by not allowing themselves to express who they truly are. They consciously and personally choose to stay away from emotional relationships. They prefer to engage in relationships with those close to their own logic, philosophy, and political views.
III. Decan (20° – 30°)
Gemini / Mercury decan. Their mind constantly seeks occupation. Gemini, the conscious mind, the central nervous system… They love to talk, read, and write, and are engaged in every branch of communication. They frequently use body language. Relationships with brothers and sisters (if any) are definitely either positive (very close) or negative (very distant). The aspect of their age that is most noticeable is how much younger they appear than they actually are. This is caused by their being in constant motion, both mentally and physically. They are talkative and need to be in communication with people. They should take on a manageable number of responsibilities. Professional writing is a very distinct possibility (for example, a novel). Becoming a columnist or magazine writer can be rewarding for the individual. They may also try writing short stories or poetry.
Physical Appearance
It grants handsomeness to men and beauty to women. The face in particular is very beautiful. The skin is soft and pleasant. Height is neither tall nor short, right between the two… Bones are regular but not prominent. They possess a slightly fleshy build. They are prone to gaining weight. The face is ovalish, with delicate and regular features. There may be a mole on the cheek that adds a distinct characteristic. The hands have lost their boniness; they are slightly fleshy, with no gaps at the base of the fingers, tapering slightly toward the tips. They are fond of dressing well. They pay close attention to color coordination in their clothing. For men, wearing a cravat, and for women, using a scarf, is the foundation of true elegance. Generally, they possess blonde or yellowish hair during childhood. Shoulder and hip widths are equal to each other; it grants a beautiful skin, a straight button nose, a happy and healthy facial expression, a ruddy complexion, light hair, eye and skin tones, and medium height.