In Vedic Astrology also called Jyotiṣha Shastra, the lagna (लग्न) or Ascendant, is the first moment of contact between the soul and life on earth in Jyotiṣha.`{`1`}` Lagna's Rashi and Nakshatra represents the ``Atman`` (Soul) of an Individual Person while the Lagna Lord represents the Ruler of the Horoscope and therefore the Rashi & Nakshatra where the Lagna Lord is positioned is equally very important as the Lagna Lord also absorbs the traits and qualities of that specific Rashi & Nakshatra.
Astrology is an Ancient Science with huge amount of research being done however the methodology of predictions differ between Astrologers. Predictions are done based on Lagna Chart, Transit positions and Dasha syste. A Persons life is a combination of the three as well as his natural environment. At times Astrologers differ because, they might not takes a wholistic views keeping these factors in mind.
The sign that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the time of your birth is considered your rising or ascendant. It is also called Lagna of the Horoscope. It speaks to the image you project out into the world — some say the mask you wear
In astrology, the houses are the cosmic version of a crystal ball. The entire Ball is divided into houses. There are 12 houses of 30 degrees each and each house representing a key part of life, from health to money to relationships and everything in between. Each House has a Ruling Planet and consists of 9 Padas totaling 108 Padas of 27 Stars
As I said earlier, the Zodiac has 108 Padas. and each star has 4 Padas making 27 stars. so each zodiac house has 2 to 3 stars as a combination of Padas