Role of Lagna in choosing Muhurtha through Vedic astrology

The choosing of ‘Muhurtha, is the most important and all powerful factor in the fructification of any event. Since time, immemorial and creation of the universe, it is the sole criterion which determines the one set as well as the culmination of any activity.
Lagna or ascendant is the starting point in a horoscope and is, therefore, very important. Ascendant of a Muhurtha or the auspicious time which is selected to start a particular job, assumes a unique position because on that particular movement depends the success and smooth completion of the activity proposed to be performed. This is the point which needs utmost attention but generally it is not done due various reasons. This has been emphasized by the Muhurtha Chintamani elaborating that if the time of muhurtha is correctly selected, the ascendant thus worked out, can counter-balance some other defects of Muhurtha, if any other lacunae due to some malefic yogas.Therefore, the favourable planetary positions in different houses in accordance with the type of work to be started should be ensured while choosing the time of muhurtha so that the job is completed successfully. Different factors are to be examined for different things but the following a few points must always be kept in view while fixing ‘Muhurtha’ for various activities or functions.
The sign of the ascendant should be in consonance with the nature of activity for example fixed sign viz. Taurus,leo,scorpio and Aquarius should be taken in the ascendant for construction of house, entering a new house, oath taking ceremony marriage or vivaha ‘Muharta’ and all other activities where stability,smoothness,durability and permanency are of paramount importance. Similarly movable sign viz. Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are most appropriate as ascendants in the activities involving movement like driving of vehicles, horse riding, operation of machines, tours and travels and trade or business relating to mechanical equipment.Ascendents of male or odd signs are suitable for activities involving boldness, courage,bravery,use of force etc. such sign should be taken for time for conception or ‘Adhan Lagna’ and for ‘Punsavan Samskara’ which is done in the 2nd or 3rd month of pregnancy for the birth of male children. Likewise Ascendents of feminine or even signs are taken for jobs, relating to fine art or culture such as manufacture and designing of ornaments and garments, dance, music and dramatic activities etc.
The classification of signs according to their nature and characteristics should also be examined to match it with the nature of activity to be done. For some jobs shirshodaya or those signs, rising from front Gemini, leo, virgo, libra, scorpio and Aquarius are considered suitable as these signs are benefic, fruitful and tend to promote success.’Prishthodaya’ or signs rising from there hind or rear are considered malefic for certain types of functions, besides this, the elements’Tatva’ of signs like.Fire, earth, air, water should also be kept in view while fixing the muhurtha in compatibility with the nature of activity to be performed. It should also be ensured that benefic planets occupy kendras and trines viz. 4th ,7th ,10th ,5th and 9th houses where they also tend to give good results in the same way as benefic planets do in kendras and trines and last but not the least is the strength of the Ascendent and it’s lord. They should be strong and well placed without any affliction, whatsoever.Similarly the relevant house concerning the type of job should not be in ‘Paap Kartari Yoga’, in Rahu/ketu axis and should not have any malefic aspects. The lord of the aforesaid house should also be free from any affliction. If these points are given due weight while fixing the Ascendent or Muhurtha lagna, it will ensure success and smooth completion of the job and will give the desired results. Choosing muhurtha for any work to get success in that project is very important in Indian culture. If any work get started in Selected Muhurtha then the result of success become more convenient as per Vedic astrology.