text: what's more important the rising sign or the sun sign? what's more important the rising sign or the sun sign? and what's make them different. in almost all cases the sun sign is more important . . . no life on our planet earth without the sun!  as the creating yang force the sun gives us our vitality, designates each individual character and shapes ones position in society. it is the center, the heart!  the ascendant is the point on the eastern horizon at the time of birth and connects life on earth to cosmic consciousness -- it is known as the *gate to the outer world* or *the path in life.* one can also call it the *assistant* instead of ascendant (it assists the sun).  only in strong double sign combinations with the sun in the 12th house is (can be) the ascendant *stronger* than the sun!  anything more is a professional consultation.