but the study of the correlation between the positions and the movements of the planets, the stars and other celestial bodies and events on earth. It is the firm belief of the astrologers that the placement and the movements of the heavenly bodies – the Sun, Moon, and the nine planets of the galaxy, at the time of birth of an individual have a direct influence on his/her character.
At times muteness also occurs as a result of congenital deafness, where they will not be to articulate language and so is deaf-mute.
Sometimes when the speech is silent because of the mouth which stops the passage of the breath, such as the letters p, b, d, k, and t.Mercury in a mute sign afflicted by Saturn will cause stammering which will slowly be followed by dumbness.
The planet Jupiter rules the ears and tongue and its affliction in the second house is responsible for its associated diseases like dumbness and deafness.
Saturn in the first house and Ketu in the second house will cause defective speech or even dumbness.
