Aries Ascendant

You certainly know about your characteristics and personality attributes based on your sun sign or zodiac sign, but do you know what your Ascendant personality looks like? In this article, we will talk about the Aries Ascendant or Aries Rising Sign. In Vedic astrology, it is called Mesha Lagna.

In astrology, the combination of Sun, Moon and Ascendant describes what you want (Sun), what you need (Moon), and how you will go about getting it (Ascendant).

So are you an Aries ascendant? Your ascendant sign can be calculated with the help of your birth details. Take the help of an astrologer to learn of your lagna.

Let’s understand more about the first Ascendant of the horoscope, Aries.

Aries Ascendant Personality Traits

A person with an Aries ascendant personality is independent. You like to take responsibility for achieving your goals on your own steam. If the ruling planet Mars is weak in the chart or is aspected by Saturn (Shani) or Rahu (the ascending node of Moon depicted by a dragon’s head), the individual will be short-tempered. The native may also feel indecisive, restless and uncertain in life.

What is The Physical Appearance of an Aries Rising?

Governed by Mars, Aries ascendant natives resemble the qualities of the fiery and energetic planet, Mars. Such natives are straightforward and quick-natured.

They anger quickly but the outburst is usually short-lived. Another tendency of the Aries rising sign is that they act without thinking.

They trust their instincts and go with the flow without worrying about the outcome. Arians tend to walk rapidly with their head leaning somewhat forward.

Is Aries Rising Mentally Strong?

An Arian ascendant’s ruling planet Mars represents vitality and force which causes swift actions and speedy decisions.

Such natives are optimistic and impulsive while making decisions.

You love challenges and have a fighting spirit; you don’t like defeat.

You are strong-headed; nothing can pull you down.

You're someone who always likes to stay ahead of others.

Aries Rising Sign Compatibility

Natives with an Aries rising sign are generally lucky in love depending on the placement of the planet Venus in their kundali or birth chart. If Venus is placed positively in the chart, they enjoy a successful and prosperous married life.

The Rising signs or Ascendant signs of Leo and Sagittarius make good romantic partners for Aries rising sign. Other potential matches are the air signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Aries Ascendant Health

Aries ascendant natives often suffer from diseases related to their head. They may have health problems caused by a disturbed digestive system, acidity and bile. They also tend to suffer minor injuries occasionally. Aries ascendants are also prone to accidents if Mars is aspected by the malefic effects of Saturn.

Auspicious Planets for Aries Ascendant

Sun (the lord of 5th house), Moon (the Lord of 4th house), and Jupiter (the lord of 9th house) are considered benefic planets for the Aries rising sign.

Malefic Planets for Aries Ascendant

Mercury (the lord of the 3rd and 6th houses for Aries ascendant) is the malefic planet for people with Mesha Lagna. A weak Mercury may cause difficulty for the native in maintaining a good and healthy relationship with his or her brothers.

Favourable Colour for Aries Ascendant: Red and pink

Lucky Gems for Aries Ascendant: Coral is the lucky stone for this sign.