Leo Ascendant - Profile and Characteristics of Leo Rising

Leo rising denotes a fearless, frank, generous, and ambitious disposition. The fate develops rapidly, and an eventful life is the outcome of the love of power and the organising ability which the native manifests. Downfalls are the result of hasty and passionate impulses, but the native recovers his balance through firmness, endurance, and self-control. The native is generally sincere, honourable, and magnanimous, but he often displays much pride, and is generally austere and positive. If indiscreet and inclined to give way to the emotional side of his nature there is grave danger of becoming demoralised through passion and sensuality. This sign gives great vitality and a splendid physique, the body being strong, and generally very healthy. When exceptions to this rule occur it will be found that the Sun is afflicted badly placed.

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The second decanate of Leo rising denotes a liability to go to extremes, making the native more demonstrative, active, and at times very rebellious. It awakens the philosophical side of the nature when the horoscope denotes the possibility, but weakens the will-power of the sign as a whole, if the Sun is not well placed and in good aspect with Jupiter.

The third decanate of Leo rising strengthens the will-power of the sign and adds to the impulsive and persistent side of Leo.

In the advanced types it gives opportunities to unite head with heart, and through the intellect strengthens the higher emotions, giving zeal and ardour to the general activities, with a quiet determination that is unequalled. The fate is to a great extent under the control of the native, whose will-power is often controlled by the reason and illuminated by the intuition.

When the first decanate of Leo ascends note carefully the first aspect to which the Sun applies, for the whole career of the native will affected by this influence. Note also the fifth house.

When the second decanate o' Leo ascends note the position and aspects of Jupiter, also the ninth house and its occupants.

When the third decanate of Leo ascends note the aspects of Mars, and its position by house and sign ; give also especial attention to any planets near the cusp of the ascendant.