Does Jain has astrology

In Jainism, astrology is not a core or required part of the spiritual path. The emphasis is on karma (the law of cause and effect), right conduct (non-violence, truth, etc.), and spiritual progress toward liberation. Jain texts do not present astrology as a central framework for understanding the world or guiding spiritual practice.

• Both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions focus on ethical conduct and the karmic consequences of actions rather than predictive astrology.
• Some Jain communities may engage with astrologers or astrological ideas as part of local or cultural practices, but this is not a canonical or essential aspect of Jain doctrine.
• If there are references to auspicious times, omens, or planetary influences in certain scriptures, they are generally not treated as a systematic, authoritative science of prediction within Jainism.

If you’d like, I can share Jain explanations about karma and cosmic influences from authentic Jain texts, or point you to Jain discussions that clarify how astrology is viewed within the tradition.