..What's the significance of the ascendant?..?

I'm aquarius ,with cancarian ascendant
Thanks for all the answers!

meaning :Inclining or moving upward; ascending or rising.
Dominant in position or influence; superior.
n.

In its simplest definition, your Ascendant is the astrological sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. It is the sign that reflects your outward demeanor, and to a great extent determines how the outside world looks at you. Many astrologers believe the Rising sign is more immediately revealing than your Sun sign in terms of your personality. Because your Ascendant is the sign that was rising at the time of your birth (thus the term "rising" sign) it expresses the moment when you began independent existence in this world. As such, it tends to characterize the way you deal with others and your distinctive style of interacting with people

the ascendant is the face we show to the world, situations that we attract and we encounter, and since its how people see us its also type of opportunities that we get.

its the sign rising over the earths horizon at the moment of your birth, its a very special sign since its not the month of the year like the sun, its the hour of the day that makes it unique to you.

Cancer ascendants are protective, intuitive, caring and sweet folks. you may attract people who are troubled and even a friend who needs a helping hand. or a shoulder to cry on.

It is a huge part of who we are...For Free profiles see astro.com