Jyotih or Astrology is one among the Six Vedangas- the auxiliary disciplines used to support Vedic rituals.

These are namely Shiksha(phonetics), Kalpa(ritual), Vyakarana (grammar), Nikuta(etymology), Chandas(poetry) and Jyotish(Astrology). The references to these can be traced back to Rig Veda. The details regarding the same can also be found in classics like Yagur Veda, Narad Puran etc. Since ages, with an inherent desire to know about future mankind is using help of various Occult sciences. In Astrology also, here have been various systems to decipher cosmic and karmic blueprint of destiny- The Horoscope. Many Sages like Rishi Prashar, Jamini, Kalidas etc have propounded various systems of Astrology. The two prominent systems of Vedic Astrology widely used during these days are Prashari and Jamini.