Tula lagna (Libra ascendant) forms when Libra is rising in the east at birth. Venus is its lord, so balance, a sense of beauty and a love of fairness are its core traits. Saturn, ruling the 4th and the 5th, is its yogakaraka, and Mars, lord of both the 2nd and the 7th, is its only maraka.
Tula lagna at a glance
- Lord (lagnesh)
- Shukra (Venus)
- Element
- Air (vayu)
- Quality
- Movable (chara)
- Nakshatras
- Chitra (2 padas), Swati (all 4 padas), Vishakha (3 padas)
- Yogakaraka
- Shani (Saturn)
- Badhaka house
- 11th house · Surya
Note: the daily rashifal is read from the Moon sign, not the lagna. Lagna vs Rashi →
Planet roles for Tula lagna
Which houses each planet rules, and whether it is benefic or malefic for this lagna.
| Planet | Rules | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surya (Sun) | 11th house | Malefic | Badhakesh |
| Chandra (Moon) | 10th house | Neutral | |
| Mangal (Mars) | 2nd house and 7th house | Malefic | Maraka |
| Budh (Mercury) | 9th house and 12th house | Benefic | |
| Guru (Jupiter) | 3rd house and 6th house | Malefic | |
| Shukra (Venus) | 1st house and 8th house | Benefic | Lagnesh |
| Shani (Saturn) | 4th house and 5th house | Benefic | Yogakaraka |
| Rahu (Rahu) | Rules no sign | Malefic | |
| Ketu (Ketu) | Rules no sign | Malefic |
The key planet in the Tula lagna table is Saturn: it rules the 4th (Makar) and the 5th (Kumbh), one kendra and one trikona, so it is the yogakaraka. Venus, the lagnesh, also rules the 8th (Vrishabh); as lagnesh it still counts as benefic, though its periods can bring sudden change and deep, private experiences. Mars rules both maraka houses, the 2nd and the 7th. For a movable lagna the 11th is the house of obstruction, so the Sun, its lord, is the badhakesh: though it rules the house of gains, its periods can put hurdles before the result you want. The Moon, lord of the 10th, is treated as neutral because of kendradhipati dosha.
For these planets in your own chart: Functional benefics and malefics · Yogakaraka · Maraka planets (Markesh)
Nature and body
Tula lagna natives are courteous, even-tempered and sociable by nature. With Venus as lagnesh, they love good taste, beauty and a harmonious atmosphere, and they keep away from bitterness and quarrels wherever they can. In a dispute they usually hear both sides and look for a middle path.
Libra is a movable sign of the air element, so thought and movement both run strong in this lagna. Connecting with people comes easily, but the habit of weighing every side can sometimes turn into putting decisions off. Old texts give Tula lagna a well-proportioned body, a gentle face and pleasant manners; treat that as a baseline only, which planets in the lagna and Venus's strength go on to modify.
Career and work
For Tula lagna the 10th house, the house of work, falls in Kark, ruled by the Moon. The Moon signifies the public and the mind, so public relations, customer service, hospitality, food, water-related trades, or any field where you must win people's trust keep surfacing in this lagna's career. Because Venus is the lagnesh, law, mediation, diplomacy, the arts, fashion and design are natural directions too.
Saturn, the yogakaraka, rules the 4th and the 5th, so property, education, advisory work and a reputation built slowly give this lagna lasting progress. Saturn's periods tend to pay off solidly after hard work. To gauge the timing of a promotion or a new start, read the Moon's placement, the strength of the 10th house and the running dasha together; fixing a year from the lagna alone is not sound.
Marriage and relationships
The 7th house is Mesh, ruled by Mars. Tradition treats Venus and Mars as complements, so Tula lagna natives are often drawn to an energetic, outspoken partner who takes the initiative. Where the native seeks harmony, the partner prefers to act directly.
Mars also rules the 2nd house, family and speech. A harsh word spoken within the marriage can therefore carry over to the wider family. Marriage stays a central theme of life for Tula lagna; when you disagree, talk it through calmly and early rather than holding it in.
Health indications
In the Kalapurusha, Libra is linked with the kidneys, the lower back and the pelvic region. Astrology therefore points Tula lagna natives towards care of the kidneys, the urinary tract and the lower back, especially when Venus is afflicted or the 8th house carries malefic influence. Because the lagnesh Venus also rules the 8th, tradition puts special weight on balance in daily living for this lagna. Take these as astrological pointers, not a diagnosis; for any health trouble, ask a qualified doctor.
How long Tula lagna takes to rise
In North India, Libra counts among the signs that stay rising the longest, and the span narrows further south. At Delhi the Tula lagna window lasts about 13 minutes longer than at Chennai.
| City | Rising time |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 2 h 19 min |
| Lucknow | 2 h 18 min |
| Kolkata | 2 h 14 min |
| Mumbai | 2 h 11 min |
| Chennai | 2 h 7 min |
| Bengaluru | 2 h 7 min |
Astronomically computed, Lahiri ayanamsa. The length stays nearly the same all year; only its start moves about four minutes earlier each day. Today's lagna table →
Nakshatras and padas of Tula lagna
The pada the lagna degree falls in gives the Navamsa lagna.
| Degrees | Nakshatra | Pada | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°00′–3°20′ | Chitra | 3 | Tulavargottama |
| 3°20′–6°40′ | Chitra | 4 | Vrishchika |
| 6°40′–10°00′ | Swati | 1 | Dhanu |
| 10°00′–13°20′ | Swati | 2 | Makara |
| 13°20′–16°40′ | Swati | 3 | Kumbha |
| 16°40′–20°00′ | Swati | 4 | Meena |
| 20°00′–23°20′ | Vishakha | 1 | Mesha |
| 23°20′–26°40′ | Vishakha | 2 | Vrishabha |
| 26°40′–30°00′ | Vishakha | 3 | Mithuna |
When the lagna and the Navamsa lagna are the same sign, the lagna is called vargottama and counts as strong. See your Navamsa lagna →
Which house holds Shukra, the lagnesh?
The full reading of Tula lagna opens through the house its lagnesh, Shukra, occupies. Wherever the lagnesh sits, life's attention leans that way. The lagnesh in all twelve houses →
Is your lagna Tula? Where Shukra, your lagnesh, sits in your chart decides the rest of the story.
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Lagna calculatorFrequently asked questions
Who is the lord of Tula lagna?
Venus. Besides the lagna it rules the 8th house (Vrishabh). Being the lagnesh, it is still counted as benefic, though its periods can also bring unexpected turns and deep change.
Why is Saturn the yogakaraka for Tula lagna?
Here Saturn rules Makar (the 4th) and Kumbh (the 5th). The 4th is a kendra and the 5th a trikona; owning both at once makes a planet a yogakaraka. Saturn is also exalted in Libra, so a strong Saturn sitting in the lagna is held to be especially favourable for this lagna.
Which is the maraka planet for Tula lagna?
Mars, because it rules both maraka houses, the 2nd (Vrishchik) and the 7th (Mesh). Most lagnas have two different marakas; for Tula the role falls to Mars alone. It means only that Mars periods call for care with health and with haste; it is no forecast about lifespan.
Is Jupiter good or bad for Tula lagna?
For this lagna Jupiter rules the 3rd (Dhanu) and the 6th (Meen), so although it is a natural benefic it counts as a functional malefic. Jupiter also regards Venus, the lagnesh, as an enemy. Still, it does not wholly lose its protective quality over the houses it aspects; judge its results from its actual placement.
When does fortune rise for Tula lagna?
The 9th house is Mithun, ruled by Mercury, a benefic for this lagna. Rather than a fixed age, look at Mercury's placement and strength and at the dasha or antardasha of Mercury or of Saturn, the yogakaraka; that is where the timing of fortune shows.
What is the difference between Tula lagna and Tula rashi?
The lagna is set by the sign rising in the east at birth and is treated as the foundation of personality and body. The rashi is set by the Moon's position and relates to the mind. The daily rashifal is based on the Moon sign, not on the lagna.