Lagna / Ascendant Calculator
Calculate your Ascendant (Rising Sign) accurately. Understand how you project yourself to the world.
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What is Lagna (Ascendant)?
Lagna, also known as the Ascendant or Rising Sign, is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact moment of your birth. It's considered the most important point in your Vedic birth chart because it sets the foundation for all 12 houses and determines how you interact with the world.
Your Lagna represents your physical body, personality, health, and overall approach to life. It influences your appearance, temperament, and the first impression you make on others. The Lagna Lord's position reveals where your main life energy is directed.
Enter your birth details above to calculate your Lagna, understand your physical and personality traits, and see how the Ascendant shapes your entire birth chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lagna (Ascendant) is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth and represents your outer personality and physical body. Moon Sign represents your emotional nature and inner mind. Both are important but serve different purposes in Vedic astrology.
Lagna changes every 2 hours approximately, and even a few minutes difference can result in a different Lagna. Unlike Moon Sign which stays in a sign for about 2.5 days, Lagna is highly time-sensitive and requires precise birth time for accurate calculation.
If you don't know your exact birth time, the Lagna calculation may not be accurate. You can try birth time rectification techniques with an experienced astrologer, or use an approximate time for a general understanding, knowing the result may not be precise.
Lagna influences your physical constitution, personality traits, health tendencies, and overall life approach. The Lagna lord's position in your chart indicates areas of strength and focus. Each house in your chart is counted from Lagna, making it the foundation of your entire horoscope.
Lagna Lord is the ruling planet of your Ascendant sign. Its position by house and sign greatly influences your life direction and areas of focus. A strong, well-placed Lagna Lord gives overall vitality and success.
Sun Sign (Western astrology) is based only on birth date. Lagna requires exact birth time AND location because it's the sign rising on the eastern horizon—which changes every 2 hours as Earth rotates. Lagna is more personalized and time-specific.
For entertainment and educational purposes only. These calculations are based on ancient Vedic traditions and should not replace professional advice. Consult qualified experts for important life decisions.