Posted by Queen of Urban Legend at 64-205-217-231.client.dsl.net on June 10, 2003 at 13:44:23:
In Reply to: What's rising? posted by AshFan on June 10, 2003 at 13:37:35:
Technically speaking, your Rising Sign -- or Ascendant -- reflects the Zodiac sign that was ascending on the Eastern horizon at the moment you took your first breath in this world.
As an example: You could say that your Rising Sign is your physical self or the face you present to the world. For example, though your Sun Sign might be Taurus, your Rising Sign could very well be Gemini. While you're feeling laid-back, others will tend to see you as a ball of nervous energy and cerebral wit.
As for the Onion...I'll go with the pork chop one...