A horoscope is an astrological chart or diagram representing the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, astrological aspects and sensitive angles at the time of persons birth. In common usage, horoscope often refers to an astrologers interpretation, usually based on a system of solar Sun sign astrology; based strictly on the position of the Sun at the time of birth, or on the calendar significance of an event.

In Hindu astrology, birth chart is known as kundali which is very significant and are based on movement of stars and moon. Auspicious events and rituals are started after checking the kundali of a person including the marriage in which the birth charts of the boy and girl are matched.

The positions of the actual planets are placed in the chart, along with those of purely calculated factors such as the lunar nodes, the house cusps including the zodiac signs, fixed stars etc.

Angular relationships between the planets themselves and other points, called aspects, are typically determined. The emphasis and interpretation of these factors varies with tradition. This means however the stars were placed at the time of birth for a person shows their characteristics and personality, including weakness.