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Lagna

Lagna, in Hindu and Vedic astrology, denotes the Ascendant or rising sign—the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of a person’s birth. It forms the first house of the birth chart (kundli) and is a primary framework for interpreting temperament, body, and life direction. Along with the Moon sign (Chandra Rashi) and other divisional charts, the Lagna shapes predictions about personality, health, and events.

Calculation and scope: The Lagna is determined by precise birth time and place. Because the horizon changes

Interpretive role: The Lagna sets the frame for the chart, affecting physical constitution, demeanor, and the

Variants and related concepts: Some astrologers also use the Moon-based chart (Chandra Lagna) or different ayanamsa

Notes: Lagna differs from the Sun sign used in Western astrology and should not be conflated with

as
the
earth
rotates,
the
Lagna
shifts
roughly
every
two
hours,
making
small
errors
in
time
or
location
potentially
change
the
rising
sign.
The
sign
of
the
Lagna
and
its
ruler
(the
Lagna
lord)
influence
the
significations
of
multiple
houses
throughout
the
chart.
initial
life
path.
The
strength,
placement,
and
aspects
of
the
Lagna
lord—such
as
dignity,
conjunctions,
and
mutual
receptions—condition
outcomes
in
career,
health,
relationships,
and
the
timing
of
events,
often
in
combination
with
dashas
(planetary
periods).
systems
in
sidereal
astrology.
The
Lagna
is
used
in
conjunction
with
the
Rasi
(birth)
chart,
Navamsa
and
other
divisional
charts
to
produce
a
comprehensive
reading.
it.
It
is
one
of
several
tools
used
in
Vedic
astrology
to
map
potential
life
patterns.