First house and birth ascendant

In Vedic astrology, the First House and the Birth Ascendant are considered the most important, vibrant, and central parts of a horoscope. Together, they determine a person’s true identity, temperament, body, mind, and future direction. The zodiac sign rising in the east at the time of a person’s birth becomes their birth ascendant. This ascendant becomes the first house of the horoscope, marking the beginning of their life’s journey.

What is the Birth Ascendant?

The birth ascendant is the zodiac sign rising in the east at the time of birth.

That zodiac sign determines the first house of the horoscope.

For example, if the sign Cancer was rising in the east at the time of birth, the person’s ascendant would be called the Cancer ascendant.

The ascendant is not just a planet, like the Sun or Moon, but an energy point—

which influences their entire life.

First House = First Breath

When a baby is born, the zodiac sign and planetary energy associated with its first breath becomes the ascendant.

This first breath determines the direction of life.

Therefore, the ascendant is considered extremely sacred and powerful in Vedic astrology.