The Special Lagnas

Understanding Lagna is the first and most important step in Jyotiṣa. Even though the Udaya Lagna is the most significant and widely used, other Lagnas must also be judged for increasing the accuracy of judging a Kuṇḍalī. Besides Udaya, Candra Lagna is also widely used. But Lagnas such as Bhāva, Horā and Ghaṭi are less popular among the Jyotiṣa community. There are also Lagna such as Āruṛha, Kāraka and Kārakāñśa Lagna that add a different level of richness to assessment. The principle of Lagna is extended to judging the lives of our relatives. For instance, Pitṛ Bhāva, Pitṛkāraka, Cara Pitṛkāraka and Pitṛ Āruṛha can be used as Lagnas to judge the life of one's father. The principles of Jyotiṣa are universal; therefore, what is known about a native can be known about the native's father, mother, brother, and other relatives, by choosing the appropriate Lagna. This book delineates the use of the special Lagnas and extends the principles to other relatives.