What is the Ascendant (Lagna) in Vedic astrology?

The Lagna is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at your exact birth moment — it defines your chart structure.

Why does birth time matter so much?

The Ascendant shifts every ~2 hours. Even a small time error can give a completely different Lagna.

No — Sun sign changes monthly; Lagna changes every 2 hours. Most Vedic astrologers consider Lagna more important.

Try to get birth records. Approximate times reduce accuracy significantly for the Ascendant.

We use the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsa), not tropical — so your Vedic Lagna may differ from a Western rising sign.

Your Ascendant (Lagna) is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at birth — the most time-sensitive point in Vedic astrology.

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The Lagna sets the entire chart structure and represents the physical body, personality, and life approach in Jyotish.