Astro Vastu ( Part 3 )

In Vedic astrology, the Ascendant (Lagna) and the 12 houses of the birth chart (Kundli) form the core framework to understand a person's life journey. Let's explain both clearly:What is the Ascendant (Lagna). The Ascendant is the zodiac sign rising on the eastern horizon at the exact time and place of your birth.

It forms the 1st house of your birth chart and defines your outer personality, appearance, approach to life, and first impressions. It sets the structure for your entire chart, determining which zodiac sign falls into each of the 12 houses. Since the Ascendant changes every 2 hours, exact birth time and location are essential for accuracy.

The 12 Houses of the Birth Chart (Kundli)Each house governs a specific domain of life. Here's a concise overview:1st Lagna Bhava Self, body, personality Identity, health, physical appearance2nd Dhana Bhava Wealth & family Money, speech, family values, self-worth 3rd Parakrama Bhava Effort, courage, siblings Communication, bravery, short travel4th Sukha Bhava Home & emotions Mother, home, comfort, emotional security5th Putra Bhava Creativity & children Love, learning, children, past life karma6th Shatru Bhava Challenges & health Enemies, debts, illness, daily routine7th Kalatra Bhava Marriage & partnerships, Spouse, contracts, public dealings8th Randhra Bhava Transformation & secrets, Death, rebirth, occult, shared finances9th Dharma Bhava Luck & higher knowledge, Fortune, religion, father, long journeys10th Karma Bhava Career & karma, Profession, reputation, authority11th Labha Bhava Gains & social network, Income, success, desires, elder siblings12th Vyaya Bhava Liberation & losses, Moksha, expenses, isolation, foreign lands The Ascendant determines your starting point in life. The zodiac signs placed in each house shape how those life areas are experienced.

The planets placed in or ruling the houses activate them and give deeper meaning. Example: If your Ascendant is Leo, then:1st house = Leo (self, bold and expressive)2nd house = Virgo (analytical about money/speech)3rd house = Libra (diplomatic communication)…and so on.