To Tell The Truth: The Art and Science of Verifying a Lagna

Rectification of a birth time is one of the most difficult tasks with which an astrologer is faced. However, it is a very necessary one given that the time of most births are not recorded with exact accuracy. Even a birth time recorded to the minute frequently gives a degree of the ascendant that is on the edge between two signs. In such instances it is necessary to go through the process of "verifying the lagna" by using the known facts of the person's life and the timing of major life events. In this lengthy article the author expertly demonstrates this process using the chart of Apple founder Steve Jobs. He also applies his step by step methodology to determine the correct lagna of presidential hopeful, Hillary Clinton, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, and actress Keira Knightley. A must read for those who wish to acquire the skill of verifying the ascendant of a birth chart.