Answer

In Jainism, astrology is generally not seen as the final authority over life. Jain Dharma teaches that karma, right effort, right conduct, and self-discipline shape one’s future more than planetary positions.

Explanation

Jainism accepts that the universe works through natural laws, but it places the greatest importance on:

• Karma: the soul experiences results according to its own actions
• Purushartha: self-effort and inner discipline
• Samyak Darshan, Samyak Gyan, Samyak Charitra: right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct

Because of this, Jain thought does not encourage dependence on astrology for deciding destiny, liberation, or moral responsibility.

At the same time, in practical life, many Jain families may still observe:

• muhurats for weddings or religious functions
• auspicious dates and times
• traditional calendar calculations

These are usually seen as social or customary practices, not as the core teaching of Jain Dharma.

Spiritual Understanding

The spiritual message of Jainism is very clear:

• Your soul is not helpless
• Planets do not control your spiritual progress
• Inner purity, vows, restraint, and tapas are what truly elevate the soul

So, from a Jain perspective, astrology may be treated as a cultural or practical tool by some people, but moksha is achieved through आत्म-पुरुषार्थ, not through stars.

Takeaway

In Jainism, astrology is secondary. Karma and self-effort matter most. The real path is purification of the soul through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.