The Ascendant

The constellation that rises at the time of birth is called the ascendant or lagn rashi. Houses are counted from the ascendant, which is considered to be the first house. But I find counting houses from the natal Moon is more correct. It is not proper if the ascendant is not in conjunction, square or opposition. Debilitation of the ascendant will cause problems.

Ashwini- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Bharni- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Krittika- 1st and 2nd quarter- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Krittika- 3rd and 4th quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Rohini- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mrigshira- 1st and 2nd quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
“ 3rd and 4th quarter- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Ardra- 1st and 2nd quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
“ 3rd and 4th quarter- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Punarvasu- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Pushya- 1st and 2nd quarter- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
“ “3rd and 4th quarter- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Ashlesha- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Magha- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Purva phalguni- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Uttara Phalguni- Tauras, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Hastha- 1st and 2nd quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
“ 3rd and 4th quarter- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Chitra- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Swati- 1st and 2nd quarter- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
“ 3rd and 4th quarter- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Vishakha- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Anuradha- 1st and 2nd quarter- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
“ 3rd and 4th quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Jyeshta- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Mula- 1st and 2nd quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
“ 2nd and 4th quarter- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Purva Ashada- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Uttara Ashada- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Shravana- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Dhanishta- 1st and 2nd quarter- Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
“ 3rd and 4th quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Shatabhisha- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Purva Bhadra- 1st and 2nd quarter- Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
“ 3rd and 4th quarter-Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Utara Bhadra- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Revati- Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces