Lagna (ascendant) calculator
The Lagna is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at your birth. It sets up the twelve houses of your chart and describes your body, temperament and life direction.
Enter your birth details to see the result here. Nothing is stored.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Lagna in a kundli?
The Lagna (ascendant) is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time and place of birth. It becomes the first house of the birth chart.
How accurate does my birth time need to be?
The ascendant changes sign about every two hours on average, faster for some signs at Indian latitudes. A birth time within 5–10 minutes is usually enough unless the Lagna is near the edge of a sign — the result shows how close it is.
Is Lagna more important than Moon sign?
Both matter. The Lagna describes the body and life path and fixes the houses; the Moon sign describes the mind and is used for transits and horoscopes.