An individual’s Sun Sign similar to the Moon sign is the longitude of Sun with respect to zodiac at the exact time of birth. Western astrology gives immense significance on Sun signs. All the zodiac signs are Sun signs as given in Vedic astrology. The Sun signs as given in Western astrology and Vedic Astrology differ by one sign many a times. This is for the reason that as per Western astrology the zodiac also moves, while, the Vedic astrologers believe the zodiacs to be stationary. As a result of this we see the difference in the zodiac sun signs when computed by the Vedic astrology.

As given in Vedic philosophy India Astrologers predict that what happens to us in the present lifetime is predestined and based on the 'Karma' of what we did in our past lives. What is the significance of 'free will' is a subject of screens philosophical debate and discussions. But, many people believe that a major part  of what will happen to us is what we can perhaps know through astrology, but the balance which is a small part is critical, which we create in this lifetime through our deeds and actions. It is we who with our efforts control our day to day fate and that is our 'Karma' in this life. Astrology provides us with an insight in our seek to shape our destiny. This necessitates us to task ourselves with good deed, being humanly and welfare oriented..