Vedic astrology glossary
What is the Lagna (Ascendant)?
Also known as: Ascendant, rising sign
The Lagna, or Ascendant, is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at your exact moment and place of birth. It anchors the first house of the Kundali.
Because the Lagna changes roughly every two hours, an accurate birth time is essential — it fixes the house positions of every planet and shapes the whole chart.