The traditional western astrology uses twelve signs, so-called zodiac signs. The year is divided into twelve sections, spans of time, and in each span of time is a predominant sign. 

The rising sign is the second most of a horoscope. Like zodiac signs, there are 12 different rising sings. We explain the meaning of each ascendant here. 

The third essential element in a horoscope is the Moon sign. It is the Zodiac sign in which the Moon was at the time of a person’s birth. 

Would you like to experience more about the Chinese horoscope and the Chinese zodiac animal signs? You experience more about the Chinese ascendants and the 5 elements.