The ascendant (lagna) is the rashi rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of the event. The lagna anchors the event chart — its lord, the planets aspecting it and the planets sitting in it shape the outcome of whatever you are starting at that minute.
The 12 signs by quality
- Movable (Chara) — Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn. Good for travel, beginnings that should "move", trade, journeys.
- Fixed (Sthira) — Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius. Good for foundations, long-term commitments, marriage, real-estate.
- Dual (Dwiswabhava) — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces. Mixed — fine for negotiation, education, learning, recurring work.
How the filter works
By default all 12 ascendants are allowed. Tighten it by selecting only the rising signs suited to your act:
- Marriage / housewarming / long-term ventures: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius (fixed lagnas).
- Travel, vehicle purchase, trade: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn (movable).
- Negotiations, education, learning new skills: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces (dual).
Avoid these lagnas as a rule
Two general cautions: the 8th rashi from the native's Moon (or from the native's lagna) is best avoided for any new act; and signs where multiple malefics are transiting at event time should also be skipped, regardless of quality. The Placements filter handles this second case.