Vedic Astrology assumes the law of karma, which states that a human being lives and works within certain parameters created by actions performed in prior lifetimes. Thus it is generally regarded as predictive in nature -- it can show when the results of such prior actions will come to fruition in the present life.

People in western countries have recently become interested in Vedic Astrology, since collective trends toward advancement in consciousness now require different tools with which to give definition to the challenges of life. Given that people of all cultures are at a crossroads in their collective spiritual development, Vedic Astrology is rapidly becoming known as a very effective tool in giving clarity to resolving the dilemmas of life.