We all know that moon affects all the water bodies on earth, with its cycle. The rising and falling tides are direct affect of the moon. Similarly moon, also affects the water in our bodies and menstrual cycle in women. Similarly, our very lives are dependent on one planet, the Sun. Our whole lives are dictated by the rising and setting of Sun. Similarly all the planets in the solar system affect the earth and its creatures in different capacities. In Hindi, 'Astrology' is called 'Jyotish'. This means the rays or light of the planets in the solar system which control and influence every event and creature on earth. The rays affect all creatures and specifically humans. It is a Vedic science(taken from ancient texts called Vedas).

Those who wish to learn astrology must invoke blessings of Lord Vishnu, according to the ancient divine records.

Lord Vishnu has allocated some of His powers to different demigods or devatas to bestow material benefits to living entities. He has also delegated powers to Brahma, the creator, and the worshippable dieties of all planets, who affect the destiny of humans. When a child is born, the position of planets in the sky help shape his destiny. Analysing and perdicting the childs future according to the stars and suggesting remedies to correct the bad or negative events may be called Astrology.