In Jainism there isn’t a canonical concept like “Shani (Saturn)” or “Mangal (Mars)” governing a person’s destiny in the way astrology does in some other traditions. The core Jain view is that karma, not planetary influences, determines the outcomes of a soul’s life. Our spiritual progress depends on right belief, right knowledge, and right conduct (the three jewels of Jain practice), plus purifying karma through ethical living and renunciation where appropriate.

What you might hear in popular culture or among some laypeople:

• Some people discuss planetary positions or astrology in everyday life, but this is not a central or authoritative Jain doctrine.
• In some historical or regional contexts, people may mix local beliefs with Jain culture, but the Jain scriptures themselves focus on karma and spiritual discipline rather than celestial prognostication.

Differences between Digambar and Śvetāmbara:

• There isn’t a fundamental, authoritative difference between these sects on the question of whether planets determine fate. Both traditions emphasize karma and moral discipline; astrology is not a core part of Jain doctrine in either tradition.

If you’d like, I can help with a clear Jain perspective from specific texts or explain how karma works in Jain philosophy in relation to timing of events, vows, and spiritual practice.