What is Ascendant sign or Lagna in Astrology?

Ascendant sign forms, when zodiacal sign gets exposure or focus of the Sun, during diurnal motion of Earth from east to west. In case of astrology we consider this specific time as the time of birth of a baby. Ascendant sign is also known as rising sign, sign of power or authority in astrological terminology. Ascendant sign is considered as the first house in a horoscope; signifies our body, whereas Moon sign denotes our mind or thought & Sun sign stands for action respectively.

Zodiac sign = Ascendant sign + Sun sign + Moon sign + Planets sign

How many Ascendant signs are there in Astrology?

Ascendant signs are also of twelve types like all other Zodiac signs. Zodiac signs are of twelve types in Indian Vedic astrology & western astrology as well. Like Sun signs and Moon signs, ascendant signs are also nomenclated viz. Aries, Taurus, Gemini. Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces.

Why is Ascendant sign so Important in a Horoscope?

Ascendant sign changes after every two hours, which is unique and faster than any other Zodiac signs. According to astrology, Sun sign changes after 30 days, whereas Moon sign changes after 2.25 days, but ascendant sign shifts from one zodiacal sign to another at the interval of every 2 hours. Thus, ascendant sign is the most powerful (as ascendant sign represents our body) and the fastest Zodiac sign, amongst all zodiacal signs in a horoscope.

What is Vedic Ascendant sign?

Ascendant sign determination according to Vedic astrology is a continuous method, which comes out of calculation starting from the date, time & place of birth of a person. We need to know that the basic difference between Indian or Vedic astrology and western astrology is ±23° and have two different mode of calculations viz. Nirayana & Sayana. Further, we should remember that Vedic astrology follows nirayana mode of calculations and on the other hand, western astrology calculates according to sayana mode.

Vedic Ascendant + 23° = Western Ascendant i.e. Western Ascendant - 23° = Vedic Ascendant.

How to know Vedic Ascendant sign?

Ascendant sign determination is a systematic study & calculation which comes out from the learning of astrology. Inputs which are required for this calculation are date, time, geographical longitude as well as latitude of a particular place on which the calculation will be made. Please be informed that, there are lot of softwares available on internet to get to know the Vedic or western ascendant, but several such softwares were tested by me & those could hardly provide the accurate output. Therefore, this is suggested either to learn the calculation self or get it done by some professional astrologer who calculates manually. We, by God's grace have extended this service with due authenticity to our esteemed viewers at a very reasonable price. Viewers may click here to know our offer in detail. Free yearly horoscope forecast of the ascendant signs are given below.

Following are the brief predictions for Vedic ascendant signs:-

Aries Ascendant sign or Mesha Lagna

Ascendant sign Aries represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Aries and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Mesh or Mesha Lagna. The Mars is the lord of Aries ascendants. Aries ascendants are quite cool or tranquil in nature, provided Mars maintains the necessary blood quality. Arian ascendants are brilliant and intelligent as well, usually excel in academic world. Arians are very successful people in politics and simultaneously very extrovert in their attitude. Example - Alexander The Great, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, .....

Mesha Lagna 2010 - A very good year for the Arians in terms of finance, contacts & contracts. Health will look up during the second half of the year.

Taurus Ascendant sign - or - Vrisha Lagna

Ascendant sign Taurus represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Taurus and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Vrish or Vrisha Lagna. The Venus is the lord of Taurus ascendants. Taurus ascendants are born healthy and rich provided Venus supplies necessary energy. Taurean ascendants are versatile and usually become good singer as well as become very popular in theatre, drama and film indusry. Taureans are mostly very wealthy people. Example - Lord Krsna (Sri Krishna), Omar Khayyam, Queen Victoria, .....

Vrisha Lagna 2010 - The year seems to be very expensive for the Taureans, obviously extra expenditure will be on the card. Many auspicious events may surface during this year. Health will remain fine.

Gemini Ascendant sign - or - Mithuna Lagna

Ascendant sign Gemini represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Gemini and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Mithun or Mithuna Lagna. The Mercury is the lord of Gemini ascendants. Gemini ascendants possess very strong respiratory system in their body & usually excel in courageous activities and sports & games as well. Geminians are expert liars as they know the art of lying better than any other ascendants. Geminians, without the power of Jupiter become very unlucky in their life. Example - Albert Einstein, Marie Antoinette, Nathuram Vinayak Godse, Bill Gates, .....

Mithuna Lagna 2010 - The year seems to be very ordinary for the Geminians. Health may not remain fine.

Cancer Ascendant sign - or - Karkata Lagna

Ascendant sign Cancer represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Cancer and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Karka or Karkata Lagna. The Moon of Earth is the lord of Cancer ascendants. Cancer ascendants possess the strongest digestive system in their body & usually excel in academic field and normally become very successful academicians and musician as well. Cancerians are usually very selfish in their attitude. If the Moon gets afflicted in horoscope, Cancerians become exemplary tyrant. Example - Gautama Buddha, Sri Ramanujacharya, J. L. Nehru, .....

Karkata Lagna 2010 - Undoubtedly a very good year for the Cancerians, when many obstacles will get vanished. Health will remain fine.

Leo Ascendant sign - or - Simha Lagna

Ascendant sign Leo represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Leo and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Simha Lagna. The Sun is the lord of Leo ascendants. Leo ascendants possess the strongest upper abdomen in their body & usually excel in brilliant activities and business like, manufacturing. Leo ascendants possess the highest sense of self-respect. Leonians are considered as the most brilliant people. Example - Guru Nanak, Chhatrapati Shivaji, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, .....

Simha Lagna 2010 - An eventful year for the Leonians, when business may come in the front line. Health will remain fine.

Virgo Ascendant sign - or - Kanya Lagna

Ascendant sign Virgo represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Virgo and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Kanya Lagna. The Mercury is the lord of Virgo ascendants. Virgo ascendants possess the strongest lower abdomen and disposal unit in their body & usually excel in research works as well as the jobs where resistance takes the prime role. Virgo ascendants are born intelligent, highly sympathetic and versatile. Virgonians possess the strongest power of righteousness & usually become very eminent judge. Example - Lord Jesus Christ, Harry S. Truman, .....

Kanya Lagna 2010 - A good year for the Virgonians, when home and job will remain on the right track. Health may follow the fluctuating track.

Libra Ascendant sign - or - Tula Lagna

Ascendant sign Libra represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Libra and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Tula Lagna. The Venus is the lord of Libra ascendants. Libra ascendants possess well matured genital or sexual organs & usually excel in business enterprises like, hotel, travel and show businesses. Librans are considered as very good visionaries, but if the Venus gets afflicted in their horoscope, makes them illogical tyrant. Example - George VI, Augustus Caesar, Adolf Hitler, Emperor Akbar, M. K. Gandhi, General Franco, .....

Tula Lagna 2010 - A good year for the Librans. A change of residence in a distant place might be possible. Health will remain good.

Scorpio Ascendant sign - or - Vrischika Lagna

Ascendant sign Scorpio represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Scorpio and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Vrischik or Vrischika Lagna. The Mars & the Pluto are the lords of Scorpio ascendants. Scorpio ascendants possess very strong excretory system in their body & usually excel in research or occult studies like, invention, magic, astrology etc. Scorpians possess very strong sixth sense or people having the strongest power of intuition. Example - Henry Ford, Pope Pius XII, John Milton, Benito Mussolini, .....

Vrischika Lagna 2010 - A good year in terms of contacts and income for the Scorpians. Health may not remain fine, try to stay away from vices.

Sagittarius Ascendant sign - or - Dhanu Lagna

Ascendant sign Sagittarius represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Sagittarius and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Dhanus or Dhanu Lagna. The Jupiter is the lord of Sagittarius ascendants. Sagittarius ascendants possess very strong thighs in their body & usually excel in lucky venture. Saggitarians are very good fighter with indomitable spirit. But if, they are deprived of Jupitarian power, become very coward too. Example - Swami Vivekananda, Emperor Nero, Tippu Sultan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, .....

Dhanu Lagna 2010 - A year of stress & strain for the Sagittarians. Political ambition may come into fruition later. Health needs attention.

Capricorn Ascendant sign - or - Makar Lagna

Ascendant sign Capricorn represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Capricorn and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Makara or Makar Lagna. The Saturn is the lord of Capricorn ascendants. Capricorn ascendants possess the strongest knees in their body & usually excel in sports and physical activities. Capricornians are business like people & hardly remain idle as they love to work. The negative feature of the Capricornians is that, they are very selfish people and if the Saturn remains under domination of the tail of dragon (Ketu) in their horoscope, make them miser too. Example - Herbert George Wells, Edward (Duke of Windsor), .....

Makar Lagna 2010 - A good year ahead for the Capricornians, which ensures easy victory over the rivals. Distant trip is on the card. Health reads fine.

Aquarius Ascendant sign - or - Kumbha Lagna

Ascendant sign Aquarius represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Aquarius and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Kumbh or Kumbha Lagna. The Saturn & the Uranus are the lords of Aquarius ascendants. Aquarius ascendants possess very strong legs in their body & usually excel in activities where gain and spirituality become the prime factors. Aquarians are very prominent religious people or saints & monks in our society. Introvertism is the prominent feature of the Aquarians. Example - Shri Ramkrishna Paramhans, Prophet Mohammed, Abraham Lincoln, Havelock Ellis, Karl Marx, B. V. Raman, .....

Kumbha Lagna 2010 - A very good year for the Aquarians in terms of money or finance. Higher studies will pay desired dividend. Health will remain fine.

Pisces Ascendant sign - or - Meena Lagna

Ascendant sign Pisces represents the sign of the Zodiac where the Sun was rising at the time of birth of a baby. Anybody bearing this criterion since birth will be identified with the ascendant sign, Pisces and in accordance with Vedic astrology, it calls Meen or Meena Lagna. The Jupiter & the Neptune are the lords of Aquarius ascendants. Pisces ascendants possess very strong feet in their body & usually very luxurious people, who know the ultimate plight of life better than any other ascendants. Pisceans define or teache the art of salvation to our global society. Pisceans are the class of people having minimum power of resistance. Example - Rabindranath Tagore, Dwight Eisenhower, .....

Meena Lagna 2010 - A year when conjugal harmony may get disturbed for the Pisceans. Increased spirituality and gambling may run simultaneously. Health will get better since the month of May.

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 - Luster of Eternity,  chapter-6