Lesson 4, Your Ascendant Sign Birthstones
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Lesson 4, Your Ascendant Sign Birthstones Modern astrology, and ancient astrology for that matter, attaches a great deal of significance to the “Ascendant.” You may rightfully ask “what is that?” Among other things, that is a fair question. The ascendant is the zodiac sign that was ascending (rising above the horizon) when you were born. Now consider that the earth rotates completely in roughly 24 hours. Also consider that there are 12 zodiac signs. This means that as the earth rotates, each sign rises through the eastern horizon about every 2 hours. The Ascendant (or rising sign) is often considered the mask one wears when meeting others. Perhaps it is most aptly thought of as the automatic responses to one's environment. The Ascendant shows our natural defenses and how we cope with day-to-day issues. The energies of the sign and condition of the Ascendant are most overt and obvious to others. The Ascendant shows an individual's first, natural reaction to new people and situations. What is important here is to understand that while we might see ourselves as a Virgo, or a Gemini (which might be true or not) others see us initially as the sign of our ascendant. It is how we cope and how we interact with others. Gaining the view of ourselves as others see us is important to our success in all the elements of our lives. Potential friends, lovers, employers, and just the policeman that stops us are interacting with a “you” with which you may be unfamiliar The stone or crystal associated with the Ascendant sign of your birth may well be the truest birthstone for many of us. To find your Ascendant sign, visit http://www.horoscopeswithin.com/ calculate.php. To find the crystal associated with that sign, check the list below. Sign Associated Stone Aries Bloodstone, Topaz, Ruby Taurus Sapphire, Garnet, Carnelian Gemini Agate, Emerald, Topaz, Tourmaline Cancer Emerald, Sapphire, Chalcedony Leo Onyx, Diamond, Jasper, Cat’s Eye Capricorn Carnelian, Zircon Libra Chrysolite (peridot or aventurine), Agate Scorpio Beryl (aquamarine), Emerald, Amethyst Sagittarius Topaz, Beryl Virgo Ruby, Onyx, Chrysoprase Aquarius Garnet, Jasper, Clear Quartz Pisces Amethyst, Ruby, Pearl We believe if you are going to wear your “birthstone” as a ring or pendant, you would be wise to consider wearing your “Ascendant Stone.” .