Rising Sign (Ascendant) Calculator
Your rising sign (Lagna or Ascendant) is the zodiac sign that was climbing over the eastern horizon at the moment you were born. It sets the framework of your whole birth chart.
Using the Rising Sign calculator
Enter exact birth details
Your rising sign changes roughly every two hours, so an accurate birth time and place matter.
We compute the Lagna
Your date, time and coordinates fix the degree rising on the eastern horizon at birth.
Read your Ascendant
You get your Vedic (sidereal) rising sign and the degree of the Lagna.
About the Rising Sign calculator
Your rising sign is one of the three most important points in astrology, alongside your Sun and Moon signs. Because it depends on your precise birth time and location, it is unique to you. This calculator uses Vedic (sidereal) positions to find your Lagna.
Frequently asked questions
What is a rising sign?
The rising sign, or Ascendant (Lagna), is the sign on the eastern horizon at your birth. In Vedic astrology it anchors the first house and the layout of all twelve houses.
Why do I need my exact birth time?
The Ascendant advances about one degree every four minutes, so even a small error in birth time can change your rising sign. Use the most accurate time you have.
Is this the same as my Sun sign?
No. Your Sun sign comes from the Sun's position (roughly your birth date), while your rising sign depends on the time and place of birth.
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