Characteristics/Predictions Based On Ascendents (Lagana)

Aries (Mesh) Ascendent

The sign Aries is ruled by the planet Mars. It is known as the planet of passion and aggression. Hence people born under this sign are generally active, ambitious, bold and impulsive by nature. If the lord of the ascendant i.e. Mars is weak in strength or under the influence of malefic planets they might become impatient and temperamental in approach. Notwithstanding the above, a strong Mars or presence of benefic influences on it makes them bold, confident, courageous and highly ambitious. In addition to this they become highly active, intelligent,  energetic and possess excellent executive qualities

As Aries is the first sign of zodiac and is ruled by the planet Mars. People born under this sign, are usually of middle stature and have lean and muscular body. They are neither stout nor thick. Their complexion is generally rough and they have a fairly long neck and face with bushy eyebrows and sharp eyesight. Arians generally excel in the fields related to Armed forces, Police, Security services, Surgeons, Real estate, Mechanics, Engineering (mostly electrical, energy or chemical) or Sports.

It is pertinent to mention that those born with Aries as their Vedic Ascendant are desirous of playing the lead role in most of the affairs and they enjoy working according to their own wish. They are very sincere and honest people. Since Aries has been considered to be the positive sign of Mars it blesses the native with power of determination and quality of good character. They possess high degree of self-confidence and feel difficulties in compromising situations. Aries is one of the moveable signs. Therefore they prefer to make changes rather frequently. Additionally they also wish to get their ideas implemented as soon as possible. On the negative side the natal weakness of Mars or the presence of close malefic influences on ascendant turns the person to be quarrelsome and obstinate. In some cases they tend to become jealous and passionate too. Despite all these, they are generally over optimistic and do not hesitate to begin another venture before they finish the one in hand.

 The presence of strong Mars bestows the person with good health, energy, long lifespan and authority to take quick decisions, interest in sports along with recognition in the society. However, its weakness results in short temperament, indulgence in disputes/lawsuits, loss of respect, lack of adequate physical & mental growth, short/medium life span, physical injuries, accidents and health problems like piles, pimples, inflammations, low immunity or muscular or blood related problems.

They are good lovers and possess a charm within them that attracts people of the opposite sex. They are concerned with their emotions and maintain good relations with their partner/s and spouse. These qualities depend on the placement and strength of the benefic planets Sun, Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus and influence of malefic planets Rahu,  Ketu and Mercury on them. The Aries people generally face short lived problems that too when transiting Mercury forms a close conjunction or aspect on benefic planets in their birth chart. Mercury is a fast moving planet and the conjunction formed by it separates within a day or two.

Tauras (Vrish) Ascendent

In general people born with Taurus as their rising birth ascendent, are of medium stature. In Indian Vedic Astrology Taurus has been considered to be a fixed as well as an earthy sign.

Taurians have been blessed with plenty of endurance and patience. However, when provoked, they become temperamental and nasty like a bull (the pictorial symbol allotted to this sign is a bull with horns). It is pertinent to mention that they are usually slow and steady, plodding, persevering, patient by nature and determined by approach. Their resistance power is strong and rarely they are found impulsive in approach. On the contrary they wish to wait for the suitable time, opportunity and act accordingly. In case the lord of the ascendant i.e. Venus is weak in potency or there are some kind of malefic influences on the ascendant they turn out to be lethargic, self-indulgent and may suffer from some sort of health problems or financial constraints.

Venus is the lord of the sign Taurus. It bestows love, romance, pleasures, omforts, enjoyments, fine tastes, good etiquette, material comforts, global awareness, travel, interest in fine arts, music, acting, modelling, media, judicial knowledge, marital bliss, financial stability, good health and long life span. They are also obstinate, stub-born and very rude at times to their own elders in  the  family and want to be the head of family and to take charge of family affairs. They are spendthrift and waste money on undesireable shopping. They are generally ambitious, cheerful and place the highest value on the material comforts. They are also good henpecked husbands or wives and are controlled by their spouses and  their domestic life is generally peaceful and prosperous. However a lot depends on the strength of other planets too. They usually enjoy good health but if they fell sick then the recovery might be somewhat slow. Such natives are very Romantic, happy and enjoy all comforts of life.

Gemini (Mithun) Ascendent

Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac and is governed by the planet Mercury. Geminians are generally tall in height, upright and have a straight body with comparatively long hands. Their complexion is generally clear, fair or dark with attractive eyes and slightly long nose. Gemini is an airy sign. Hence they are usually carefree in routine life and have positive approach towards life. They are versatile, restless and are fond of frequent changes. Mithun Ascendent people are   mainly Business-men and expand their activities in various fields. They do and expand their business in various profit making ventures. They are good  Businessmen  and  Management expert. They can not stick to one job for long. Even waste money. There s no business they don’t want to enter.

It is also known as a dual or common sign and due to its dual nature, most of them prefer to pursue more than one occupation at a time. They have tendency to commit mistakes too because of their dual nature. It is important to mention that the strength of Mercury in their birth chart / horoscope plays an important role in their upbringing. Notwithstanding the above, they are blessed in case they are working with the state/ government or any commercial organization. They do not like to talk unnecessarily, are fair in their views and expect fair treatment from others. with intellectual and innovative qualities. Their grasping power is quite strong. In addition to this they possess excellent analytical, assessment and decisive powers. Above all they are good listeners, excellent speakers and possess global awareness.  Needless to say that a lot depends on the placement and strength of different planets in an individual's chart / horoscope.

They can become good analysts, research scholars, editors, journalists, financial consultants, teachers, IT professionals, astrologers, engineers, businessmen, share brokers, mathematicians, advertisers, anchors, authors, editors etc. depending upon the strength of planets in their birth chart / horoscope.  

Cancer (Karka) Ascendent

Ascendant  cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and is governed by the planet Moon. Cancerians generally have heavy body, slender limbs and powerful claws. The upper part of their body is comparatively large and generally they are of short stature. Cancerians are usually arbitrary and sentimental by nature.

Depending upon the placement and strength of the planets influencing their professional career, they may do well in the fields related to medical, management, service with the state, executive jobs, forces, surgery, engineering, real estate, politics etc. The planets Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury and Venus have been considered as benefic planets while Rahu, Ketu, Jupiter and the Saturn are the malefic ones. Cancer ascendant people are very rude, stub-born, and obstinate. No matter what, no deviation from their view point, targets and principle of objects. There can be no compromise.

Generally they are good listeners and possess strong analytical power as well as global awareness. In addition to this most of them are creative and religious too. Notwithstanding the above they possess fine tastes, enjoy living luxuriously and possess sharp memory as well as intellect. Some of them are likely to be discreet and independent in many ways, but they are not easy to cope up with because of their changing ideas and moods. Cancer is a moving sign. Hence they are generally fond of travelling.

Leo (Singha) Ascendent

Those born with Leo as their birth ascendant usually have broad forehead, muscular built with well-developed bony structure. In addition to this their personality is dignified, imposing as well as commanding. Leos are generally noble, generous and kind hearted by nature. They love to exercise authority and have great faith in friends and relatives. The sign Leo blesses the natives with authority, ambitions and brilliance of mind. Most of them are obstinate and firm in thinking and attitudes. They usually encounter difficulties in compromising situations and wish others to dance on their tune. They get provoked very easily and when being provoked they roar like lions. However their anger is short lived. The constitution of their body is usually splendid and their recovery from illness is comparatively faster. They prefer to become the head of the organizations to which they are connected. They are capable to attain higher positions

Virgo (Kanya) Ascendent

Ascendant Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac. Those born with Virgo as their birth ascendant are generally tall in height and have a cylindrical body. Their eyebrows are curved and their voice is very generally thin and sometimes may be even shrill. They are quick walkers seldom have a potbelly. They are very active in their routine life and often appear to be younger than their actual age. The sign Virgo is governed be the planet Mercury, which is supposed to be a fluctuating planet. As a result of which, they are fond of frequent changes. However, they are very reliable and capable enough to handle even the adverse situations. Through they are and disciplined, practical and discriminative by nature but they are likely to lack will power. Virgo is an earthy sign. Hence the natives are desirous of saving money. They possess a sound commercial instinct and wish to become rich as quickly as possible. They generally excel in the professions related to medicine, auditing, journalism, teaching, commercial activities, accountancy, law, statistics etc. In addition to this they may gain recognition in technical as well as analytical fields. Virgo ascendant people are mainly businessmen and expand their activities in various different fields. They get married late in life and are very sincere, honest and helping friends. They do  and  expand their business in various profit making ventures. They are good  Busines-men and  Management expert. There s no business they don’t want to enter.

Virgos having strong and well-placed Mercury in their birth chart / horoscope enjoy the traits of Mercury in routine life i.e. are good health, long lifespan, recognition, confidence, sharp intellect, communication skills along with excellent counselling abilities and magnificence. Mercury also governs children, nervous system, intestines, respiratory system and overall health. Virgos are generally patient listeners and are capable to air views clearly and precisely. It is pertinent to mention that these qualities depend on the placement, strength of benefic planets and affliction of malefic planets in the birth chart / horoscope of the person concerned. The planets Mercury,

Venus, Jupiter, Moon act as benefic planets and Rahu, Ketu, Sun, Saturn and Mars acts as the malefic ones.  

Libra (Tula) Ascendant

Libra is the seventh sign of the zodiac and is governed by the planet Venus. People born with Libra ascendant are usually thin, tall in height and have a well-proportioned body. Their limbs are generally slender but strong with graceful and pleasing appearance. They are usually soft-spoken outwardly with others, but misbehave and disrespect their elders in the family, patient listeners and lead a smooth life. They are liars, disobedient to elders and  and tell lies to stress their point. They enjoy recognition through their awareness, friends, elder siblings or father. Mostly Libras are level headed and excellent team players. Their decisive power is excellent and they air views after deliberating all pros and cons carefully. It is pertinent to mention that they are healthy critics, back biters and good dramatists in presence of others, but play opposite to reaty, modest and gentle by nature. Libra is an airy sign. As a result of which they are intellectual people and have imaginative mind, strong intuitive faculties and sharp intellect coupled with pleasant nature.

They are very lazy people and can’t even make an effort to take a glass of water themselves. But they enjoy life with all comforts of life and are very romantic and take interest in fashion, luxuries and try to control the affairs of the family themselves to satisfy their own egos and conceal their own mistakes. They are very  cunning, wise, oversmart, intelligent and with good management skills.

People born with Libra ascendant and having a strong and well placed Venus enjoy the traits of Venus to their satisfaction. They enjoy good health, long lifespan, recognition, sharp intellect, global awareness, romantic pleasures, luxuries and material comforts along with blissful marital life. The planet Venus also signifies media, fine arts & architecture, hotel industry, fashion etc. The intensity of enjoyment of these traits depends on the placement, strength of benefic planets and the extent of affliction of malefic planets in the individual's chart. The planets Sun, Moon, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter and mars act as the benefic planets for them. However the planets Rahu, Ketu & Mercury have been considered to be the malefic ones.

Scorpio (Vrishchak) Ascendent

Scorpio is a fixed sign. As a result of which they are determined people. As mentioned above, most of them are aggressive in approach, prefer to squash the obstructions and surge ahead. They have necessary capabilities to bounce back even in even serious/critical conditions. Notwithstanding the above the watery nature of this sign blesses them with strong power of imagination and sharp intellect.

Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac and is considered to be the negative sign of the planet Mars. Scorpions usually have a well-proportioned body with slightly long hands. Physically their body is well-built, above average and they have comparatively broad face. They too are very romantic and sexy, but they don’t find love in their married life. They are full of disappointments and there is no charm and happiness in their life. They are also not punctual in daily life.  In addition to this they are courageous, aggressive, hard-working possessive and have commanding personality.  Sometimes they don’t act of their own and are controlled by their elder equal in status.

Sagitarius (Dhanu) Ascendent

Sagittarius is the ninth sign of the zodiac and is governed by the planet Jupiter. People born with Sagittarius ascendant have a well-proportioned and well-developed body. They are generally tall in height with comparatively broad forehead, brownish hair, bushy eyebrows, long nose, bright eyes, graceful looks and clear complexion and possess handsome figure. The good placement and strength of Jupiter in their birth chart / horoscope is favourable for enjoying good health, long lifespan, good amount of knowledge and satisfactory financial status. In addition to this it blesses them with good qualities such as organized lifestyle, contentment along with sincerity, sobriety, generous, progressive and ambitious nature.

People born with Sagittarius ascendant are fortunate since only three planets i.e. Moon, Rahu and Ketu  act as malefic planets in their chart / horoscope. Rest of planets i.e. Sun, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and the Saturn act  as benefic ones for them. Such people are very religious and depressed in nature. They face financially very needy in nature and always demanding. They can not find any pleasures and happiness in life. They are inclined to commit suicide, but will never do so. But if Mars is in Kendra and rahu in 7^th house,

they are likely to commit suicide too. They are most likely inclined to religious places. But if Saturan  is aspecting the 8^th house, they are long lived

Capricorn (Makar) Ascendent

Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac and is governed by Saturn. A well placed and strong Saturn blesses the native with good health, longevity, recognition, male children and interest in technical fields. Saturn is the significator of labour class, contract work, industry, industrious and labour oriented jobs. They generally face problems such as difficulties in settlement of future/fortune, profession and some times the health of their spouse becomes cause of worry to them. Capricorn people have 5 benefic planets Moon, Saturn, Venus, Mercury & Mars and only 4 malefic planets Rahu, Ketu, Jupiter & Sun

Aquarius (Kumbh) Ascendent

Aquarius is the eleventh sign of the zodiac and is governed by Saturn. A well-placed and strong Saturn blesses the native with good health, longevity, industrious nature, recognition and interest in technical fields. Saturn is the significator of contract work, industry and labour oriented jobs.

The five-benefic planets in their birth chart are Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. However, Rahu, Ketu, Moon and Mercury act as malefic planets.Aquarian people generally face short-lived problems as the malefic planets Moon & Mercury in their birth chart move faster than other malefic planets. They too are  of strong determination. Once elect their  path , they  have to advance helter skelter. There can be no compromise, , no deviation from their view point, targets and principle of objects.

Pisces (Meen) Ascendent

Pisces is the 12th sign of the zodiac and is governed by Jupiter. A well-placed and strong Jupiter blesses the native with good health, successful professional career, respect and recognition through profession, interest in marketing, reading, teaching & finance. Pisceans are generally good consultants and are patient listeners.The good placement of Sun & Mars blesses them with good financial stability and recognition through their agility and exceptional decisive power, Generally Piscean people face marital problems in their life as the lord of the house governing marriage i.e. Mercury is often weak in transit and has frequent conjunction with the malefic planets i.e. the Sun & Venus. There are four benefic planets in their birth chart. These are Mars, Moon, Jupiter and Mercury. However Rahu, Ketu, Sun, Venus and Saturn act as malefic planets.

Such people are likely to face financial problems in life and always in need of money and can never be happy in life. They have multiple problems in life and tears in their eyes. They are never contented with life.