Vedic Astrology · Glossary

Lagna

लग्न

Lagna (also called Ascendant or Rising Sign) is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth, as seen from your birthplace. In Vedic astrology, the Lagna is the most important point in the birth chart. It determines the 1st house, the cusps of all 12 houses, and fundamentally shapes the interpretation of all planetary placements. Unlike the Sun sign (which changes roughly monthly), the Lagna changes every 2 hours, making it unique to your birth moment and location. Two people born on the same day in different cities or at different times will have different Lagnas and therefore different birth charts.