Hindu astrology is probably one of the most consulted forms of astrology in the world. It dates back as fast as 3000 BC. Vedic astrology also known as Jyotish in Sanskrit is the most commonly practiced form of astrology that stemmed from the culture of Hinduism, a belief followed by most people in India. It basically uses the stars and planets in predicting certain outcomes in a person's life. Many Hindus use Jyotish to interpret matters in their lives such as looking for the perfect marriage partner, the kind of business that would prosper, and even in naming a newborn. It has become a part of the culture in India that is now being observed by a lot of people all over the world. Vedic astrologers use special stones or Hindu Mantras as part of the methodology used in practicing Jyotish.

People from India are known to practice Hindu astrology for centuries. It has been a big part of their culture when it comes to decision making. In some instances, parents would often take their daughters to an astrologer to consult him or her kind of a man would be good for their daughter when it comes to marriage. The astrologer would then consult a birth chart and tell the parents what kind of man to look for and under which sign. Jyotish recognizes the planets and the sidereal zodiac or the stars that provide a fixed background where planets revolve. Western astrology uses the Zodiac in determining the sign of a person and his or her most likely qualities based on this sign. It is a very popular practice for people to take a look at their horoscope to aid them in making decisions all throughout the day or month. Contrary to Hindu astrology, Western astrology uses the Sun on the spring equinox to measure the motion of the planets. Jyotish uses a more technical and more advanced system when it comes to interpretation and predicting outcomes.

The purpose of consulting Hindu astrology in decision making is to point out some possibilities that will occur in lieu of the decision. This can help in preventing problems that might occur in business, relationships and even in a person's career. An astrologer can relay some possible outcomes and danger by consulting some tools in Vedic astrology such as the birth chart in suggesting some good alternative or decisions and also in some cases, to tell you the risks involve in pursuing a decision. Forecasting is key in preparing yourself for the inevitable and knowing some thing that would likely to occur. However, Hindu astrology does not deny the fact that a person's behavior, background and other cultural variables can also affect a person's life. It is not fatalistic and would even help you in facing the reality along with the predictions.