The Face You’re Meant to Show the World

Discovering Your True Self Through the Ascendant

You were born into this world.

And the grown-ups tell you:

“This world is free. You can be anything you want. Be yourself. So—how do you want to live?”

…But don’t you sometimes feel like, “Okay, but how am I supposed to choose?”

In reality, there are so many limitations—laws, money, society, culture.

Even if someone says, “Live freely!” you’re left wondering:

“Okay, but what version of myself will make me the happiest?”

Luckily, astrology gives us a clue.

That clue is found in your Ascendant on your birth chart.

What is the Ascendant?

The Ascendant (or Rising Sign) shows the temperament, appearance, and behavioral style you were born with. It reflects your natural impulses—how you start things, and how you come across to others.

“The Ascendant indicates the personality traits and disposition of the person at the moment of birth.”

— From "Revised Introduction to Astrology" by Kiyoshi Matsumura“It represents the core life force and the origin of all action.”

— From "Sabian Symbols: Collector's Edition" by the same author

In simple terms:

👉 Your Ascendant tells you what version of “you” allows your potential to shine the brightest.

It’s the starting point from which everything else flows.

And the quickest way to access this is through the zodiac sign + Sabian symbol on your Ascendant.

The reason is explained here, so please take a look!

If you’re not sure how to create your birth chart, we explain how to do that [here].

Let’s Use ChatGPT to Analyze It

Let’s take the horoscope of Yayoi from Arcana Lott as an example.But everyone, please work on your own Ascendant!

Check these three things:

What zodiac sign is at the Ascendant?

What is the degree?

What is the Sabian symbol at that degree?

From Yayoi’s chart:Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Degree: 26° (We add +1 to the actual degree on the chart as explained earlier)

Sabian Symbol: “A Hydrometer” (Search for: Aquarius 26 Sabian)

※Different astrologers may assign slightly different symbols, but all interpretations can provide insight, so feel free to use any that resonate.

ow Let’s Ask ChatGPT:

Let’s input:

Ascendant Aquarius 26° — Sabian Symbol: Hydrometer

And ask two questions:

What is the face I show to the world throughout my life?

Here’s the actual answer to the question.

Q.

The Face You Show to the World (Public Persona)

A.

Cool, calm, and objective.

You’re a thoughtful observer who senses hidden pressures and speaks with insight.

Often, you notice what others miss—sometimes with near-prophetic clarity.

Honestly, Yayoi’s chart was mostly put together by intuition—and it fits her so perfectly, it’s shocking (lol).

Well, considering that Jupiter and Neptune are almost exactly on her Ascendant, she’s clearly not built for an ordinary life.

Anyway—just those one questions already give us a clearer idea of what kind of life aligns best with her.

From here, you can ask even more specific questions, like:

“How can I apply this to playing soccer?”

“Someone told me this—should I rethink how I show up?”

“Something feels off in my relationship… is it me?”

Then simply reflect on the answers and make small adjustments.

It’s like having a personal map suddenly appear when you were wandering in the desert.

Of course, ChatGPT’s answers are just one perspective.

Ask again, reflect again. Compare with other Sabian interpretations. Build your own way of using it.

Next Time:

“Where are you meant to aim in this life?”

Stay tuned!