How can astrology help me understand my life purpose?

Sometimes everyone is faced with this question, "what is the true purpose of my life?" According to Vedic astrology, a birth chart (Janmakundali) is not merely a tool that tells the future, but it is a map of our karma, nature, past accumulated deeds (Purva Sanchita), and the goals and purpose in our life.

From the Lagna chart in astrology, we look at a person's personality. From the wealth house (Dhana Sthana), their financial condition; from the third house, their actions/achievements; from the fourth house, the happiness received by them; the fifth house shows the children to be obtained by them as well as their past accumulated merits. From the house of actions (Karma Sthana), which means the tenth house, we see the person's role in society, in which field of work they will operate, and how much success and respect they will gain due to their actions.

A person's desires-aspirations, and financial gains are looked at from the house of gains (the 11th house). While from the 12th house, expenses, sacrifice, liberation (Moksha), and foreign travel are understood.

From the Sun in the horoscope, we understand a person's self-confidence and will power. From the Moon, the mental state; from Mercury, communication skills; from Mars, strength; from Jupiter, education and knowledge; from Venus, opulence; and from Saturn, their perseverance in working are understood. Rahu and Ketu give indications of our actions (Karma) from past births.

When we get introduced to our inner self, and come to understand things like our strength, our weakness, and capacity, then a person understands their true identity. The purpose of our life is not to be searched outside, it is to be searched within the inner self by closing the eyes and meditating; for that, astrology can definitely prove to be a guide.