Sagittarius♐

An ascendant is also known as the rising sign. It represents the initial impression people form when they first see you. The rising sign is the zodiac sign that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. Your rising sign controls your background traits, which are most visible when you meet someone new.

People born under Sagittarius Ascendant (vrishabha lagna in Vedic astrology) are characterized by optimism, aspiration, inspiration, enthusiasm and expansiveness.

Keep reading to know more about the Sagittarius Ascendant.

Sagittarius Ascendant Personality Traits

A typical Sagittarius Rising sign has a bright and sunny disposition. These natives have an incurably optimistic approach to life and their future. Their personalities are cheerful, energetic and fun-loving. Sagittarius people are also very outspoken. You have a never-say-die approach and more often than not, luck favours you! Negative people and pessimistic thoughts are not your cup of tea. You try to help others to the best of your abilities.

You are good-natured and possess an inspiring spiritual side. You become impatient in adverse situations and develop a fear of taking responsibility; self-preservation becomes paramount.

On the negative side, you are prone to be misunderstood by others because of your impatience and haste in conversation. You have an affinity for gambling.

Sagittarius is philosophical but also goal-oriented. Nothing can deter them from taking decisions and planning for the future. You are a life-long learner and love reading. Travelling, outdoor adventures, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures excites you. You are one of the few signs that can strike up conversations with strangers.

You have a great sense of humour and that is what makes you the ultimate optimist. You are honest in your demeanour and you follow a set of principles and philosophies.

Sagittarius Ascendant Physical Traits

Sagittarius ascendant have full and open features -- a broad forehead, ever-smiling lips and thick hair. Your eyes are beautiful, clear and sparkling. Your body language belies a friendly and open heart. Quick movements and dramatic gestures are common traits for this ascendant. Your strong and athletic build can turn plump because you overindulge in food and drink (due to your ruling planet Jupiter, the planet of abundance and excess).

Sagittarius Ascendant Mental and Emotional Traits

Sagittarius rising signs are emotionally tied to their family and home, which directly influences how they feel about themselves. You rarely express your emotional needs but spend a lot of time thinking about your feelings and emotions. On one hand, you are a happy go-getter while on the other, you can be emotional, withdrawn and moody. These natives are outgoing from the outside and grounded from the inside.

Sagittarius Ascendant Love and Compatibility

Sagittarius rising signs make for loyal lovers. They have a high intellect and express their love in fun and creative ways. Sagittarius looks for a relationship that offers variety, communication and independence.In relationships, a Sagittarius Ascendant values freedom and independence. They are attracted to partners who share their love for adventure and intellectual pursuits. However, their need for personal space can sometimes be misinterpreted as aloofness. It's essential for their partners to understand that this distance is not a sign of disinterest but rather a need for autonomy and self-discovery.

Compatible signs for the Sagittarius ascendant are the air signs Gemini,Libraand Aquarius. Fellow fire signs, Leo and Aries make for good partners.

Sagittarius Ascendant Health

Sagittarius rules the thighs, hips and liver. Potential health risks are triggered by intake of excessive alcohol or a diet rich in fat; possibly both. Back pain is a common complaint associated with this sign. These signs are also prone to torn ligaments in the thighs or problems like sciatica pain.