Casting of horoscopes

In order to cast a horoscope, it is important for the astrologer to know some pivotal details like place, date and time of one's birth. On the basis of the time of birth, with the help of an already made out of astrological Indian calendar or panchang, an astrologer can calculate and find out which out of the 12 zodiac signs, is racing in the horizon at the time of the child's birth. This sign occupies the first house or the sentence in horoscope and it is known as the rising sign. The rest of the chart can be prepared with the help of the calendar panchang which is self-explanatory.