Unlocking Your Soul’s Journey: Understanding Karakas in Jaimini Astrology |

I illuminated the seven Jaimini Karakas on an aged parchment, their symbols glowing with ethereal light. The chart details their positions with precise lines.

There are two main systems in vedic astrology: Parashari and Jaimini. While Parashari astrology is more widely known, Jaimini astrology offers a unique and powerful approach—especially when it comes to understanding your soul’s role and life path. One of the most important features of Jaimini astrology is the concept of Karakas, or significator planets.Unlike the fixed Karakas in Parashari (e.g., Jupiter is always the Karaka for children), in Jaimini astrology, Karakas are determined based on planetary degrees in your birth chart. Each planet, depending on its degree, represents a key person or role in your life.The 7 Jaimini Karakas (from highest to lowest degree):Atmakaraka – Significator of the soulRepresents your spiritual essence, karmic lesson, and soul purpose.Amatyakaraka – Career and intelligenceShows your work, decisions, and how you use your intellect in the world.Bhratrukaraka – Siblings and communicationDeals with siblings, co-borns, friends, and your communication style.Matrukaraka – Mother and emotional nurturingReflects your connection to your mother, emotions, and inner security.Putrakaraka – Children, creativity, and learningSignifies children, creative intelligence, and deeper personal growth.Gnatikaraka – Relatives and healthRepresents extended family, obstacles, debts, and health matters.Darakaraka – Spouse and relationshipsIndicates your partner, marriage dynamics, and desires in relationships.How to determine Karakas:Ignore Rahu and Ketu in this method.List the degrees of all 7 planets (Sun to Saturn, including Moon).The planet with the highest degree becomes the Atmakaraka, and so on down to the lowest degree, which becomes the Darakaraka.Why this matters:Jaimini Karakas give a personalised karmic map. For example:If Mars is your Atmakaraka, your soul’s journey might involve learning courage, strength, and handling anger.If Venus is your Darakaraka, you may seek beauty and emotional intimacy in relationships.This system helps you decode life’s deeper roles—not just events, but the inner dynamics and relationships shaping your soul.Jaimini Karakas offer a refreshing, spiritual perspective on your life’s journey. Rather than relying on fixed meanings, they personalise your path based on your unique planetary positions—giving deeper insight into your soul, career, relationships, and emotional life.