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KARAKS IN JAIMINI ASTROLOGY

In Jaimini astrology, the concept of Karakas is significant. Jaimini astrology is a branch of Vedic astrology that focuses on specific techniques and principles outlined in the ancient Jaimini Sutras. In Jaimini astrology, Karakas refer to specific planets that represent different aspects of life or specific significations. The Jaimini Karakas are derived from the position of the planets in the horoscope, specifically from the degrees of the planets in the zodiac.


There are seven Jaimini Karakas:

  1. Atmakaraka: It represents the soul or the individual's self. It is determined by the planet with the highest degree in the birth chart.

  2. Amatyakaraka: It represents the career, profession, and guidance in life. It is determined by the planet with the second-highest degree in the birth chart.

  3. Bhratrukaraka: It represents siblings, communication, and relationships with brothers and sisters. It is determined by the planet with the third-highest degree in the birth chart.

  4. Matrukaraka: It represents the mother, nourishment, and emotional well-being. It is determined by the planet with the fourth-highest degree in the birth chart.

  5. Putrakaraka: It represents children, creativity, and the ability to procreate. It is determined by the planet with the fifth-highest degree in the birth chart.

  6. Gnatikaraka: It represents relatives, cousins, and extended family. It is determined by the planet with the sixth-highest degree in the birth chart.

  7. Darakaraka: It represents the spouse, marriage, and partnerships. It is determined by the planet with the seventh-highest degree in the birth chart.

These Jaimini Karakas provide valuable insights into various aspects of an individual's life, helping astrologers analyze and interpret specific significations based on the positions and relationships of these planets in the birth chart.


In Jaimini astrology, the terms "Chara Karaka" and "Sthira Karaka" refer to two different types of significators or indicators of various aspects of life.

  1. Chara Karaka: Chara Karaka means "moving significator." It represents the planets that have the highest degrees among the seven Jaimini Karakas. These planets indicate dynamic and changeable influences in a person's life. The Chara Karakas include Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka, Bhratrukaraka, Matrukaraka, Putrakaraka, Gnatikaraka, and Darakaraka. They represent different areas of life, such as self, career, siblings, mother, children, relatives, and spouse.

  2. Sthira Karaka: Sthira Karaka means "fixed significator." It represents the planets that have the second-highest degrees among the seven Jaimini Karakas. Sthira Karakas are considered to have a stable and enduring influence on a person's life. There are three Sthira Karakas in Jaimini astrology: a. Dara Karaka (DK): It represents the spouse and marriage. b. Paka Karaka (PK): It represents nourishment, food, and sustenance. c. Gnati Karaka (GK): It represents relatives, cousins, and extended family.

The Sthira Karakas provide additional insights into specific areas of life and their impact on an individual's overall well-being.

While the Chara Karakas signify the primary significators based on their highest degrees, the Sthira Karakas provide further depth and understanding in specific areas related to partnerships, sustenance, and extended family. Both types of Karakas play a significant role in Jaimini astrology and help astrologers analyze and interpret various aspects of a person's life based on their positions and relationships in the birth chart.

In Jaimini astrology, Rahu and Ketu can also function as Karakas, representing specific significations in a person's life. Rahu is considered a Chara Karaka, while Ketu is considered a Sthira Karaka.

  1. Rahu as Chara Karaka: Rahu represents worldly desires, ambitions, and materialistic pursuits. It signifies cravings, obsessions, and areas of life where one seeks growth and expansion. Rahu as a Chara Karaka influences the individual's self-development, career choices, and pursuit of desires. Its placement and aspects in the birth chart can provide insights into the person's karmic lessons, challenges, and opportunities for growth.

  2. Ketu as Sthira Karaka: Ketu represents spirituality, detachment, and experiences from past lives. It signifies areas of life where one seeks liberation, self-realization, and transcendence. Ketu as a Sthira Karaka influences the individual's spiritual journey, karmic patterns, and lessons learned from previous lifetimes. Its placement and aspects in the birth chart can offer insights into the person's spiritual evolution, hidden talents, and areas of life that require detachment and surrender.

Both Rahu and Ketu as Karakas contribute to the understanding of an individual's life path, desires, and spiritual growth in Jaimini astrology. Their influence can be seen in the planetary placements and relationships they have with other significant factors in the birth chart. It is important to consider the positions of Rahu and Ketu alongside other Karakas to gain a comprehensive understanding of a person's life and the lessons they need to learn.

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