Arudha Lagna: Image vs Reality in Horoscope

One of the lesser-known but fascinating concepts in Vedic astrology is Arudha Lagna. While the ordinary Lagna, or ascendant, shows the true self—our physical body, health, and inner personality—Arudha Lagna reflects how the world perceives us. In other words, it is the difference between who we are and how we appear to others. This makes Arudha Lagna a powerful tool to understand social image, reputation, and public identity, aspects that often shape destiny as much as inner character