"Your Ascendant, the sign rising in the east at your birth, is the face you wear in the world, your social self, your astrological ""clothing"" - just as important in your birth chart as your Sun and Moon. Astrologer and novelist Jodie Forrest examines the Ascendant through the lenses of the arts, psychology, relationships, evolutionary astrology and metaphysics. She explains how the Ascendant interacts with the Sun and Moon and gives rectification tips, an extensive ""cookbook"" for each rising sign, and exercises for further study. 240 pp."