లగ్నం
Lagna (Ascendant)
The zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth.
Lagna (లగ్నం), also called the ascendant, is the zodiac sign that was rising on the eastern horizon at the exact moment and place of birth. It changes approximately every 2 hours, making it highly specific to your birth time and location.
In Vedic astrology, the lagna is the starting point of the entire birth chart (kundali). It determines the house positions of all planets, which in turn influence different areas of life — career, marriage, health, wealth, and more. The lagna sign shapes your outward personality, physical appearance, and how others perceive you.
Unlike the Moon sign (rashi) which depends only on the date, lagna requires precise birth time and location. This is why Telugu astrologers always ask for the exact time and place of birth when casting a horoscope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is lagna important?
Lagna determines the house positions of all planets in your chart, which influence every area of life. Two people born on the same day but at different times will have very different lagnas and therefore different life paths.
లగ్నం మరియు రాశి ఒకటేనా?
కాదు. రాశి (Moon sign) చంద్రుడు ఏ రాశిలో ఉన్నాడో అది. లగ్నం తూర్పున ఉదయిస్తున్న రాశి. ఒకే రోజు పుట్టిన ఇద్దరికి ఒకే రాశి ఉంటుంది కానీ వేర్వేరు లగ్నాలు ఉంటాయి.