If you have ever wondered why your Vedic sign differs from your Western one, the answer lies in two concepts: Rashi and Lagna. Rashi is the zodiac sign occupied by the Moon at your birth. Because the Moon governs the mind, emotions, and daily rhythms, Vedic astrology treats the Moon sign as the key to your inner life — and it is the sign used for most horoscope predictions in India.
Lagna, or the Ascendant, is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth. It changes about every two hours, which makes it the most time-sensitive point in the chart. Lagna represents your body, appearance, approach to life, and the way the world first perceives you. It also fixes the twelve houses, so every planetary placement is read relative to it.
A complete reading uses both. The Lagna chart shows the structure of your life and its events; the Moon chart (Chandra Kundli) shows how you experience them emotionally. When the two agree, tendencies are strong; when they differ, life often unfolds in layers.
This article is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Vedic astrology is a traditional belief system; nothing here is medical, legal, or financial advice.
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