#lagna

Sweet divine, a heavy truth

Water or wine, don't make me choose

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Planets in the 7th house in the D1/D9 charts!!:

Sun: Straight/Curly hair, radiant complex, light face, large head, commanding presence type of spouse, wide shoulders, they may have prominent moles, freckles, light eyes, tanned skin

Moon: Soft features, round face, oval face, big eyes, very emotional eyes, soft lips, expressive face features, natural dark circles, soft hair, ironically related with the Moon they look beautiful with gray hair/when they'll get older

Mars: Good physique, athletic fit, muscular, sharp face, sharp tongue, intense eye gaze, biceps, mass muscles, thick eyebrows, energetic body, high libido

Venus: Striking beauty, good fit body, attractive hair, beautiful mouth, beautiful hands, prominent veins, beautiful nails, good smell, sensitive skin, soft skin

Mercury: Youthful body, slender, skinny, they might look younger than they actually are, beautiful ears, beautiful cheeks, prominent big lips, beautiful voice, beautiful abdomen

Jupiter: Well-proportioned body, thick, thick legs, attractive body, prominent nose, ethnic nose, prominent lips, ethnic features based on their nationality, fair skin, darker skin

Saturn: Beautiful skin, gets better with age, tall, good bone structure, beautiful teeth, beautiful legs, beautiful arms, large arms, large body fit, naturally attractive eyes

Rahu/Ketu: Exotic looks, can have tattoos, foreign appearance, lean body, unique features, birthmark, good aged body, unconventional beauty, prominent face marks, scars

Empty 7th: If you have 7th house is empty from planets, I'd suggest to look at the sign and the planet who rules it, ex: 7H Aries/Scorpio =》 Mars, 7H Gemini/Virgo =》 Mercury and so on

Your lagna lord rolls his eyes at you every time you prioritise another planet 👑

1. Your Lagna Lord is the REAL main character, not your ascendant.

Everyone loves the rising sign until the Lagna Lord walks into the room and exposes the actual personality.

2. Two people with the same Lagna Lord in the same house WILL experience parallel timelines.

Not the exact same outcomes but the same themes, the same activation windows, the same turning points, the same karmic chapters.

3. Your Lagna Lord’s nakshatra is your real “aesthetic.”

Not your Venus.

Not your rising.

Your LL nakshatra decides your face and your vibe and vitality.

4. Transit over the ASC is like someone knocking on your door.

Transit over the Lagna Lord is like someone walking inside your house.**

One is external.

One is structural.

People are always like:

“Mars over my ascendant made me want to go to the gym.”

Cute.

Meanwhile, Mars over your Lagna Lord will:

• change your job

• shift your personality

• alter your relationships

• push you into new decisions

• ignite new chapters

• break timelines open

It’s not the same weight class.

4. Why it’s stronger:

Your Lagna Lord is tied to:

• your karma

• your destiny pacing

• your body

• your mental wiring

• your sense of self

• your direction in life

So when a planet touches your LL?

It touches EVERYTHING downstream.

Ascendant transits are temporary moods.

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VENUS IS ALSO NOT AS SOFT & GENTLE AS PEOPLE THINK

PLANTS - SUGAR/GLUCOSE - VAG FLORA IS RULED BY VENUS

This is based on the first 6 components I’d look at when I first read someone’s Vedic chart.

These are the most important parts of your Vedic chart, in my opinion.

*Disclaimer: This is in no particular order. Please only consider your Vedic chart based on this post*

#1 Ascendant

✧ Your ascendant sign represents the exact minute you take breath here in this present incarnation. This is why your exact birth time is so important.

✧ The zodiacal constellation that was “rising” on the eastern horizon the time of day you were born is the moment your soul decided to incarnate. Aka your “rising sign”. Each zodiacal constellation only rises for about 2hrs each.

✧ The Eastern direction energetically symbolizes new beginnings and connects to the beginning of a cycle. The Sun rises from the east.

✧ It’s like your soul choosing: “I want to experience this lifetime with xyz rising sign, so I can learn the lessons related to the karma of that sign”. It’s similar to your Atmakaraka (soul planet) in that sense. The Asc sign is your biggest teacher.

✧ The Ascendant sets the entire alignment of your chart.

✧ You tend to experience the main trope of the Nakshatra you have as your Ascendant in a literal way.

✧ Study the mythology behind the Deity of your Asc Nakshatra, the lore associated with it is key information in your souls journey.

#2 Moon

✫ Since moon is the most sensitive + pure planet, the sign/ Nakshatra you have as your moon depicts your innermost framework for how you express yourself, think, your mentality, how you experience emotion etc.

✫ In Vedic Astrology they consider your Moon sign as your primary sign. The way Western uses Sun signs is how the Vedic world sees Moon signs.

✫ The Nakshatra your Moon sign is in is of utmost importance.

Related: what your moon placement says about you

#3 Sun

✦ Sun is your consciousness. It’s the core of your being energetically. The sun sign/placement/ Nakshatra you have depicts the frequency you naturally resonate at.

✦ You don’t have to try to embody the traits of your sun, yet you express it naturally.

✦ It represents your identity in this incarnation.

Related: what your sun placement says about you

#4 Lagnesh

✲ Your Lagnesh is the house + sign placement of your 1st house ruler.

✲ What is the ruling planet of your Ascendant sign? What house is that planet sitting in your chart? This is your Lagnesh ➡️ it shows you where your life journey/ souls purpose will lead you in life.

✲ You can think of it as an extension of your Ascendant sign.

✲ In Vedic your Ascendant sign is called your “Lagna”. So “Lagnesh” is like translating to “that which is like your Lagna.”

Related: your chart ruler & your unique life path

#5 Ketu

❆ Without Ketu you wouldn’t exist. It’s the psychological foundation of your consciousness during this life time.

❆ It is similar to downloading certain programming into a robot. Your Ketu placement shows the “programming” you were born with. Over the course of several incarnations, this is what your soul has cultivated and accumulated through many lifetimes.

❆ That’s why Ketu’s placement shows what comes easy to us, or comes in mysterious ways you didn’t plan for. You already mastered it in a past life, now it comes with less effort in this life time. It’s ingrained in the fabric of your subconscious.

❆ It’s important to know the sign it’s in and what planet rules that sign. The ruling planet of your Ketu placement depicts the overall themes that are deep in your subconscious.

Related: your Ketu sign & your dreamscape

Ketu through the houses: where do you experience detachment & separation

#6 Atmakaraka

✵ This is the planet with the highest degree in your Vedic birth chart. It represents what your soul seeks to experience in this lifetime.

✵ We call this your “soul planet”

✵ With the placement/sign/nakshatra of your Atmakaraka it depicts what you are destined to experience life lessons related to themes based on that planet/placement/sign.

✵ People tend to embody their Atmakaraka strongly. For example: even if your primary placements (sun/moon/ascendant) don’t have a certain nakshatra, if your AK planet is in in that nakshatra, you can resonate with themes of that Nak.

✵ I’ve personally observed people embody the physical traits of whatever there AK planet is.

✵ Ex: even if you don’t have primary placements in Ashlesha, if you’re AK planet is in Ashlesha, you might physically look like other Ashlesha natives.

Related: your soul planet & your mission in this lifetime

Atmakaraka through the houses: how does your soul’s purpose manifest in this life time

Hasta Nakshatra – Masters of manifestation through hands.

They are Healers, artists, and persuasive charmers. Could build a business empire from a Pinterest craft board.

Pro tip: create something using your hands, and sell it. I bet you will earn through this. Or try cooking, check about kitchen witch too.

Jyeshtha Nakshatra – Eldest sibling energy.

Fierce AF with boundaries. They don’t beg, they boss up. If they cut you off, trust—it was a clean surgical removal.

They exude the black cat energy in a very bold way.

Mula Nakshatra – Destruction turned into rebirth.

Think: spiritual phoenix meets DIY therapist. Can burn bridges and then hand you the self-help guide to swim.

It's the tower and death card in together moment y'all

Mrigashira Nakshatra – The cosmic wanderer.

Curious, flirty, slightly chaotic. Will ghost you to chase a deeper meaning—or a random philosophy course in Peru.

Hot and Cold, you would need a dictionary to study their mood swings. Be ready to get random dump on philosophy and what they think about life.

Anuradha Nakshatra – Friendship royalty.

If they love you, they’ll walk through fire. Betray them? They’ll soft block your soul while sipping herbal tea.

What Your Lagna Says About Your Life Path

(because the way you rise says a lot about where you’re headed)

Aries Lagna – You're here to begin. To lead, to try first, to act fast—even when it’s scary. Your path is built by doing.

Taurus Lagna – You’re here to grow slowly, steadily, with beauty and peace. Your life is about creating something lasting.

Gemini Lagna – You’re meant to explore, ask questions, and change your mind. Your path is through connection, curiosity, and words.

Cancer Lagna – You're here to feel deeply. To care, to nurture, to protect. Home isn’t just a place—it’s your gift to the world.

Leo Lagna – You’re here to shine, to lead with heart. Your life is about becoming fully you, and inspiring others by doing so.

Virgo Lagna – You’re meant to improve, fix, refine. Service, precision, and quiet strength shape your path forward.

Libra Lagna – You walk the path of balance. Love, fairness, beauty, and connection guide your choices—harmony is your compass.

Scorpio Lagna – You’re here to transform. To go deep, face the dark, and rise stronger. Your journey is powerful, even if private.

Sagittarius Lagna – You’re meant to search. Truth, wisdom, adventure—your life path expands as you keep asking “why?”

Capricorn Lagna – You’re building something real. Slowly, with purpose. You’re here to grow into your power and leave a legacy.

Aquarius Lagna – You walk your own path. Change-maker, observer, rebel with vision. The future is where you thrive.

Pisces Lagna – You’re here to feel, dream, heal. Your path isn’t linear—it flows. And your softness holds quiet strength.

LET ASTROLOGY CHOOSE YOU!

Arudha Lagna is how others perceive us (especially society/public/media). It is our projected and illusionary personality. Referred to as “the seat of Maya” Maya=illusion/Rahu. Which usually differs from our true personality represented by our Lagna/ Ascendant.

How to calculate Arudha Lagna?

1. Find your Lagna/ascendant the Lord (Aries ascendant-> Mars)

2. Count how many houses from your ascendant Lord to your ascendant. (ex. how many houses mars is from ascendant= 8 houses)

3. Count that same number from Ascendant lord. That is your Arudha Lagna (ex. 8 houses away from mars= Aquarius AL)

Benefics sitting in the Arudha can give a positive public image. Making one appear good and trustworthy, even if they aren’t.

Malefics sitting in the Arudha/or ruling the sign can tarnish one’s reputation, making the public distrustful or critical.

For example- Saturn, Mars, Rahu, Ketu sitting in AL can tarnish one’s reputation

Signs ruled by Malefics such as Scorpio (Mars & Ketu), Aries (Mars), Capricorn & Aquarius ( Saturn) doesn’t have as severe of an effect as a malefic siting in AL. But it does make one appear controversial or questionable to public at some point in time.

AL In Aries- Bold, competitive, intimidating, leader, pioneer, aggressive, action oriented, sexual/ promiscuous

Women tend to be accused of competing with other women or men competing with other men

Ex. Marilyn Monroe, Christina Aguilera, Muhammad Ali, Tyra Banks

AL in Taurus- Stable, grounded, Sensual, refined, gentle, patient, charismatic, trustworthy, noticed for voice, stubborn

Usually seen as harmless or down to earth. Like Libra, Venus ruled, they tend to be known for their sensuality & looks

Ex. Keanu Reeves, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars

AL in Gemini- intellectual, witty, youthful, curious, versatile, social, communicative, recognition from siblings

Tend to be recognized for their unique voice

Ex. Beyoncé, Madonna, Rita Hayworth, Mariah Carey

AL in Cancer- Sensitive, Gentle, Homebody, Comforting, Nurturing, Proud of country/heritage/family, Protective, intuitive, Caring, Empathetic, Moody, emotional

Home dynamics or family life can be put on the spotlight. Others see them a caring, mother like figure (unless malefic influence)

Ex. Princess Diana, JonBenét, Brandy

AL in Leo- Charismatic, Authoritative, creative, dramatic, Natural Leader, Arrogant, Center of Attention, Performer/arts, fashionable, someone of importance, Extroverted

Spotlight is always on them so they tend to gain fame & attention in whatever they do. Type to feel like all eyes are on you when entering a room.

Ex. Al Capone, Catherine Hepburn, Halle Berry, The Weeknd

AL in Virgo- Analytical, practical, intelligent, resourceful, reserved, health conscious, detail oriented, logical, rational, educated

They come off as controlled and put together. Can’t get them to react easily.

Ex. Prince Harry, Bruce Lee, Jennifer Lawrence

AL in Libra- Charming, diplomatic, balanced, harmonious, sociable, peaceful, intellectual, good at negotiating/comunicating, influential, Justice seeking

Tend to be either known for their beauty, charisma, or justice/law industry.

Ex. Monica Bellucci, Oprah, lady Gaga, Aubrey Hepburn, Barack Obama

AL in Scorpio- Mysteroius, intense, powerful, secretive, magnetic, respected, morally grey, dark, sexual/sexy, controversial, sensual, occultist/witch/astrologer, taboo, hiding secrets, Spiritual dangerous, seductive

Due to malefic Mars/Ketu influence they do tend to be very controversial but despite this they still turn out to be respected

Ex. Angelina Jolie, Sharon Stone, Pamela Anderson, John F Kennedy, Jim Morrison, Bill Gates

AL in Sagittarius- Optimistic, philosophical, adventurous, independent, wise, free-spirited, benevolent, Justice seeking, educated, Humorous, experienced, travels a lot

They are seen as knowledgeable and in-tune with other cultures. They make good comedians, business owners, teachers

Ex. Jeff Bezos, Jacqueline Kennedy, Adam Ant, Demi Moore, Hugh Hefner

AL in Capricorn- Ambitious, disciplined, responsible, structured. authoritative, grounded, serious, mature, dignified, sturn, wiser than age, melancholy, pessimistic, cold

The list is questionable because Saturn influence can, like I said, make one appear questionable depending on other influences. But they make good leaders, business owners.

Ex. Lana del Rey, Adolf Hitler, Charlie Chaplin, Angela Merkel, Brad Pitt

AL in Aquarius- Innovative, unconventional, intellectual, humanitarian, forward-thinking, eccentric, unorthodox, friendly, good with media/technology, rebellious, cares about welfare of society/world, leader, influencer

People usually say their style, ideas & attitude are ahead of their time, due to Rahu.

Ex. Steve Irwin, Cher, Tamera Mowry

AL in Pisces-Spiritual, imaginative, empathetic, dreamy, otherworldly, artistic, siren like, mysterious, gentle, kind, serious, spiritual/devoted, adventurous, open-minded, philosophical, interested in higher learning/knowledge, introverted, emotional

Seen as creative, artistic (music, art, acting etc). Inventing/creating something new. Emotional imbalance/mental illnesses might get public attention

Ex. Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Elon Musk, Picasso, Ariana Grande

Disclaimer- some of the people I listed have two Arudha Lagnas (ie Scorpio Asc or Aquarius Asc) ex Princess Diana Cancer & Aquarius AL

I tried to find both positive & negative representations

lowkey as a leo lagna, ive never felt too closely aligned to the quintessential leo stereotypes. i was always confident and had a pride etc. i also have my mars in here too.. but i never thought i gave like self-centered or ultra fashiony, in any sense.. i just didn’t even care about my appearance.. one thing that comes to mind is the donkey looking at himself in the mirror and seeing a lion meme. but once i learned about nakshatras, oh boy. my lagna and mars were both placed in magha.

magha literally represents the throne but is also ruled by ketu! no wonder i never gave a flying shit about my appearance. when girls in middle and high school kept micro analyzing their every flaw and style i seriously felt so confused but i didn’t care LOL. same with bullying, i used to have front facing teeth from 9-12 yo and because of that garnered a lot of attention from mean spirited adults and middle school kids, i used to be legit called “disabled” and yeah that would hurt in theory but i never let it got to me.

funny enough, i am starting to care about those things a lot more now in comparison, must be my d9 defrosting.