Vedic Lagna & Planetary Positions

Lagna is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at your birth moment. It shapes your personality, physical appearance, and how others perceive you. In Vedic astrology, it's considered one of the most important placements.

Planetary positions use VSOP87 theory with true nutation, achieving ±1 arcminute accuracy for most planets. The ascendant calculation uses Meeus' rigorous spherical trigonometry. Accuracy depends on precise birth time — even 4 minutes can shift the ascendant by 1°.

The Moon nakshatra (lunar mansion) reveals your emotional nature, mental patterns, and intuitive responses. There are 27 nakshatras, each spanning 13°20'. It's a key factor in Vedic compatibility matching (Kuta system) and daily muhurat selection.

Retrograde motion occurs when Earth overtakes a slower outer planet (or is overtaken by a faster inner planet), creating an optical illusion of backward movement. In Vedic astrology, retrograde planets are considered potent — their energy turns inward, intensifying their effects.