Friday, 12 December 2008 Atmakaraka - Astrology Atmakaraka is the planet which occupies the maximum angle in a sign.

Hence the planet which is occupying 29 or 59 or 89 etc are the atmakaraka planet . if there are no planets at 29 degrees then we can take 28 or lesser. In short it should be the maximum degrees in a rasi ? Definition: Karakamsa is composed of two words - (1) 'karaka' referring to the atmakaraka sp ecifically and other charakaraka (temporal signficators) as well and (2) 'amsa' referring to the navamsa and other divisional charts. Karakamsa refers to the na vamsa (and/or other divisional charts) where the atmakaraka is placed and such a sign is treated as the karakamsa-lagna or seat of the real self, the soul and t he first house for determining all things connected to deep inner desires and cr eation cause itself. The sign/navamsa occupied by the tmakraka gives us a clue as to the desire of the t ma and the nature of the tmakraka gives us vital information about the nature of t he tma, its spiritual development etc. Some of my experiences are listed below: 1. If a malefic planet is the tmakraka, it indicates a high level of spiritual dev elopment whereas a benefic planet as the tmakraka indicates a relatively lower lev el. Example: Rahu was the tmakraka for Srila Prabhupada and Ramakrishna Paramhamsa . 2. The tmakraka invariably indicates suffering during its Vimsottari dasa, especia lly if a malefic. During the Nryana dasa of the sign occupied by the tmakraka or tho se aspecting it, great achievements are made. If the native is spiritually incli ned then the dasa of the tmakraka can be beneficial. 3. A retrograde tmakraka indicates a deep-rooted desire as being the cause of the birth. This has to be seen from the nature of the planet which becomes the AK. F or example, if Mars is AK and retrograde, then there is a very strong desire rel ated to succeeding in some battle or competition in this planet and the native w ill be dragged into innumerable fights and will be fighting all the time. The so lution lies in finding the best self defense strategies based on Krakmsa of which, Ahimsa is the greatest. Similarly, if Saturn is the retrograde AK then the desi re would manifest in the native doing something related to the elders or old kno wledge in new bottles. When retrograde, this desire is very strong and will be t he cause of all direction in life. The other signification of Saturn is sorrow a nd if the native gives sorrow to others, especially elders and those who are lik e Guru, then know that he is running a bad time and a lot of sorrow is in his de stiny (in any case). The best remedy for him would be to develop a stoic attitud e towards the acts and words of others and keep prodding in his path. In this ma nner, the retrogression is to be understood. 4. Combustion of AK gives spiritual insight. Planets as tmakraka: 1. Sun as AK indicates the native has to learn to overcome his ego and should be come humble. 2. Moon as AK indicates that the native should be very caring and compassionate. 3. Mars as AK indicates that the native should refrain from all forms of violenc e and stick to the path of Ahimsa. 4. Mercury as AK indicates that the native should control his speech and be trut hful at all times. 5. Jupiter as AK indicates that the native should always respect the Guru, husba nd and care for children. 6. Venus as AK indicates that the native must have a very clean character and re frain from illegitimate sex/lust.

7. Saturn as AK indicates that the native cannot give sorrow to others and will have to share the sorrow of many others. 8. Rahu as AK indicates that the native maybe cheated often and will still have to be free from guile and clean hearted. tmakraka in signs & houses Jaimini has indicated the results of various navamsa for the placement of AK. Re ad this carefully and make a list for ready reference. AK in different houses from Lagnmsa (Hint: Count the number of signs from AK to navamsa lagna, the number shall indi cate the results of the house that shall predominate. check the strength of Kara ka of such house; do this exercise both in Rasi and navamsa Chart; Rasi chart re sults like that of Sri Krishna & other great persons while navamsa for all other s.) 1. If AK is in navamsa Lagna, the native belongs to a royal family/ is of noble birth and lineage. If navamsa Lagna Lord conjoins AK, then the native, although of humble origin shall rise to a high rank equal to a king. If the AK aspects na vamsa Lagna, then Royal association shall be present from birth. The natural kar aka of 1st house (Sun) should be strong to indicate the extent of Rajyoga. 2. If AK is in 2nd house, the native shall be very spiritual and a great saint. If Saturn is strong, the renunciation shall be complete whereas if Venus is stro ng the native shall perform severe austerities. 3. If AK is in 3rd house, the native shall be rich and successful in many undert akings. He shall be a friend of many powerful people. 4. If AK is in 4th house the native shall be a Karma Yogi. If the Moon and Jupit er are strong, he shall have fame whereas if the Sun is strong Rajyoga and a str ong Saturn indicate a hard working person. 5. If AK is in 5th house the native is Dharma Parayana i.e. obeys the laws of hi s dharma diligently and is straightforward. If Sun is strong, he shall have many good yogas. Blessings of his father shall always protect him. 6. If AK is in 6th house, the native is diseased and troubled. Propitiate as per Saturn or Lord Satya Nryana, fast on full Moon days and speak the truth OM TAT SA T. 7. If AK is in 7th house, the native is blessed with a clean heart and many joys . If Venus is strong, marriage shall be a great blessing. 8. If AK is in 8th house, the native has many troubles and weaknesses. He is def eated in war. Propitiate as per Saturn or Lord Satya Nryana, fast on full Moon day s and speak the truth OM TAT SAT. 9. If AK is in 9th house, the native is a very pious person and is wealthy and f ortunate. 10. If AK is in 10th house, the native is blessed with a clean heart and good ho me. He shall be a pillar for his family and mother; the Moon in strength shall b e an added blessing for this. 11. If AK is in 11th house, the native shall be brave, successful in war and cap able of executing any task. If Mars is strong there shall be Rajyoga. 12. If AK is in 12th house the native is very rich and blessed by Lakshmi.