Atmakaraka
and Darakaraka
The seven chara karakas, ranked by how far each graha has travelled through its rashi. The highest is your Atmakaraka. The lowest is the Darakaraka, which is read for the spouse.
- The Atmakaraka and the Darakaraka, and their grahas
- All seven chara karakas ranked by degree
- Each one’s rashi, bhava and what it is read for
- All twelve rashis, with the Atmakaraka’s marked
Example22 November 1988, 10:30 AM · Mumbai, Indiaenter your own birth details
Every graha sits somewhere in the first thirty degrees of its rashi, and Jaimini ranks the seven by how far through they are. The order is the method. The top of this list is read for the self, the bottom for the spouse, and the five between for the matters named beside them.
Where yours sits
the whole set, with yours markedOne reading on its own is just a statement. Seen beside the whole set, you can judge it for yourself, and you can see whether your answer is a common one or an unusual one.
| Sign | Rashi | Lord | Element |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Mesha | Mars | Fire |
| Taurus | Vrishabha | Venus | Earth |
| Gemini | Mithuna | Mercury | Air |
| Cancer | Karka | Moon | Water |
| Leo | Simha | Sun | Fire |
| Virgo | Kanya | Mercury | Earth |
| Libra | Tula | Venus | Air |
| Scorpio | Vrishchika | Mars | Water |
| Sagittarius | Dhanu | Jupiter | Fire |
| Capricorn | Makara | Saturn | Earth |
| Aquarius | Kumbha | Saturn | Air |
| Pisces | Meena | Jupiter | Water |
In more detail
atmakaraka & darakarakaOther Jaimini Karakas
The Jaimini system defines 7 Chara Karakas (variable significators) based on planetary degrees: Atmakaraka (highest degree — soul), Amatyakaraka (2nd highest — career/minister), Bhratrukaraka (3rd — siblings), Matrukaraka (4th — mother), Putrakaraka (5th — children), Gnatikaraka (6th — relatives/rivals), and Darakaraka (lowest — spouse). These Karakas work alongside the fixed significators of Parashara to provide a nuanced and multi-layered analysis of the birth chart.
From the same chart
one birth time answers all of theseEvery one of these reads the same kundli. If you have entered your details once here, the rest are the same question asked differently.
Common questions
2 questionsWhat is Atmakaraka?
The Atmakaraka is the planet with the highest degree in any zodiac sign in your birth chart. In the Jaimini system of Vedic astrology, it is the most important planet — the king of the chart. "Atma" means soul and "Karaka" means significator. The Atmakaraka represents your soul's deepest desire in this lifetime and the primary lesson it needs to learn. Its sign, house placement, and Navamsa position reveal the spiritual path and the areas of life where you will experience the most growth and transformation.
What is Darakaraka?
The Darakaraka is the planet with the lowest degree in any zodiac sign (excluding Rahu and Ketu). "Dara" means spouse. The Darakaraka represents the nature of your life partner — their qualities, appearance, temperament, and the dynamics of your marital relationship. Its sign placement indicates the type of partner you attract, while its house placement shows the area of life through which you are likely to meet your spouse. The Navamsa placement of the Darakaraka reveals the deeper soul connection with the partner.
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