Lagna (ascendant)

Lagna is the rising rashis degree at birth—eastern horizon at birth time and place. It anchors bhava-1 and orders all bhavas.

Lagna shows embodiment, vitality, and how life is approached. Its lord is a key planet for health and direction; grahas in the 1st color appearance and temperament.

Accurate lagna needs reliable birth time; if uncertain, weight moon-in-chart and nakshatras until rectification. Compare lagna lord strength in shadbala and vargas-overview (D9).