Lagna Chart
The Lagna chart, also called the birth chart or D1 chart, is the primary map of the horoscope. It is built from the exact date, time, and place of birth, and it shows where the ascendant and planets were positioned at the moment you were born. This chart forms the foundation of Vedic interpretation because it describes the native's physical personality, temperament, life path, and broad karmic structure.
When astrologers begin reading a Kundli, they usually start with the Lagna because it reveals the strength of the ascendant, the house placements of planets, and the overall balance between benefic and challenging influences. It helps explain how a person approaches health, relationships, career, finances, reputation, and inner stability. Many later calculations are understood in reference to this main chart.