

It is not uncommon for a sign to ascend for only half an hour and another close to three hours, for example, and you see this happening the further you get from the equator. The Ascendant sign changes, on average, every two hours, but this is quite variable depending on how close the birth place is to the equator. The Ascendant, house cusps, and points derived from these points are the most time-dependent factors in the birth chart. You need to know your birth time in order to determine your Ascendant.

You might also use the Cafe Astrology’s Free report section to find your Ascendant sign (and other points)–preferred if your birth year is before 1970.
