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How Accurate Are Future Predictions?

Published on August 31, 2026

One of the most frequently asked questions about astrology is: "Is it 100% accurate?"

The short answer is no, and any astrologer who claims 100% accuracy is not being truthful. To understand why, we must look at the Vedic concept of Karma.

The Three Types of Karma

Vedic philosophy teaches that our destiny is shaped by three types of karma:

  • Sanchita Karma: The accumulated karma from past lives.
  • Prarabdha Karma: The portion of karma assigned to be experienced in this lifetime. This is what the birth chart shows.
  • Agami / Kriyamana Karma: The karma we create right now through our free will.

The Chart as a Map, Not a Script

Your Kundli shows your Prarabdha Karma. It is a highly accurate map of the tendencies, opportunities, and obstacles you will face. For example, the chart can accurately predict a period of financial hardship (a Saturn transit over the 2nd house).

However, it is your Agami Karma (free will) that determines how you respond to that hardship. Will you give up, or will you work twice as hard?

Because free will exists, predictions outline high probabilities, not absolute certainties. Astrology empowers you to navigate the map effectively, telling you when to accelerate and when to hit the brakes.

Discover your personal roadmap by generating your Vedic Kundli today.

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