JaiminiKaraka 1-7

GaminiKaraka

significators of persons and events

measured bythe Degree of the graha

(also in BPHS)
** some schools of Jyotisha practice allow Rahu = ordinal karaka.

Following Shri Rao, I personally do not consider Rahu as one of the seven ordinal karakas.
Atma-karak

1st of 7

Amatya-kar
2nd of 7

Bhatri-kara
3rd of 7

Matri-karak

4th of 7

Putra-kara
5th of 7
Gnati-kara
6th of 7

Dara-karaka =Stri-karaka
7th of 7
Jaimini Karak

You have gained the knowledge about Karakas used in Jaimini dasha in the previous chapter. You n
inJaimini astrologylike every house has its significance in the Parashari system. The description of
(1) Atmakaraka

As you already know that the planet whose degree is highest gets the designation of Atmakaraka in
complete personality of a person can be known by the Atmakarka like it can be done through ascen
external and internal perspective and the happiness and sorrow of a person through this Karaka. Th
Atmakarka. When there is an influence of planets on the Atmakarka then the person is also influen
(2) Amatyakaraka
The Amatyakarka planet is often associated with the profession. Apart from this, the Amatyakarka
afflicted, then the person might face troubles related to all these three fields. If the Atmakaraka is s
consistently.
The Amatyakarka is the Karaka planet ofsecond house, fifth house, ninth house and tenth house. W
house, fortune from ninth house and profession from tenth house. Journeys to a foreign country can
analyse authority and sovereignty.
All these fields can be analysed by the position of Amatyakaraka in the Kundali. The auspicious res
are reduced in number when it is weak.
(3) Bhratrakaraka

The Bhratrakarka planet represents third and eleventh house of the Kundali. According to the opini
house. This fact can be related to the belief that the analysis of father is done through ninth house
father. The analysis of younger siblings, journeys, writing ability, art, courage, valour, communicati
house. The eleventh house is used to analyse all kinds of profit, elder siblings, promotions and profi
done through the ninth house.
In this way, the Bhratrakarka planet is used to analyse the subjects related to the fields stated abo
(4) Matrakarka

As it is clear from its name that this planet provides all the information about mother. The analysis
planet. The Matrakarka planet representsfourth housein a Kundali. Fourth house provides the info
the level of primary education is obtained through this house. Apart from this, the analysis of happ
way, can say that Matrakarka planet is used to analyse mother, primary education, a house, land a
(5) Putrakarka

The Putrakarka comes at fifth place in Jaimini Karkas. It comes after Matrakarka. The planet whose
represents thefifth housein the Kundali. The analysis of education, progeny, the knowledge of Man
fifth from the fifth house. In this way, Putrakarka also represents the Karkatatvas of ninth house be
The analysis of subjects for which the fifth house is Karka is done through the Putrakarka planet in
a person might face obstacles in his education and in getting children.
(6) Gyatikarka

The planet which gets the designation of a Gyatikarka planet representssixth house, eighth house
kinds of enemy, court-case, rivalry, loans, competitions, accidents, wounds, diseases etc. The eigh
analysis of life span, chronic diseases and conspiracies is also done through the eighth house. The
theeighth house.The twelfth house is studied to analyse expenses, marital relationship and the po
foreign relations and spiritual knowledge is also done through this house.
 In Jaimini Kundali, the analysis of all these fields is done through Gyatikaraka. If anascendantor At
have to face health problems for whole life.
(7) Darakarka

The planet which has lowest degree among all the planets is known as a Darakaraka planet. Darak
house is primarily used to analyse a life-partner. Apart from this, all kinds of partnership, foreign tr
analysis of the popularity of a person is also done through the seventh house. This house is also st
In this way, all these subjects related to the seventh house are analysed through the Darakaraka p
may experience difficulties in the subjects related to theseventh house.

You have now gained information about the seven Karakas ofJaimini Char Dasha.You must have se
the afflicted state of Karaka means that if a Karka is present with Gyatikarka, Bhratrakarka or atRa
Karaka is afflicted then its results are reduced and a state of conflict arises. It is necessary for the K

aiminiKaraka 1-7

aminiKaraka

ignificators of persons and events

measured bythe Degree of the graha

also in BPHS)
* some schools of Jyotisha practice allow Rahu = ordinal karaka.

ollowing Shri Rao, I personally do not consider Rahu as one of the seven ordinal karakas.
of all seven graha, this graha holds thehighest degree=1st

Significator of theSoul
Self, physical appearance, vitality, musculature
house indicator
of all seven graha, this graha holds the2nd highest degree=2nd and 10thhouse indicator
Significator of thehoard,collections of financial wealth and treasuries of knowledge,
Significator of thecareer,leadership roles, social rank
Agents =advisers,counselors, attorneys, partners

of all seven graha, this graha holds the3rd highest degree=3rd and 9thhouse indicator
Significator ofsmall groups;
Agents =Siblings
Significator ofpriesthood;
Agents =Guru, professor, father
of all seven graha, this graha holds The4th highest degree=4thhouse indicator

Significator of Schooling, landed property, cultural roots

Agents =mother,parents
of all seven graha, this graha holds The5th highest degree=5th housein dicator
Significator of the children, intelligence, creativity, good luck
Agents = students, craft apprentice
of all seven graha, this graha holds the6th highest degree=6th, 8th and 12thhouse indicator
Significator of Arguments, Strife and Service, conflict, disease, healing, death-and-rebirth, dissoluti
Agents = physicians, druggists, surgeons, healers, shamans
Agents = enemies, rivals, adversaries, predators
of all seven graha, this graha holds the7th highest degree=7th houseindicator
Significator of Union = alliances, marriage and partnership
Agents =spousal partner, devotee, worshipper
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1. Sun as AK indicates the native has to learn to overcome his ego and should become 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 violence and stick to the pa
4. Mercury as AK indicates that the native should control his speech and be truthful at all times.
5. Jupiter as AK indicates that the native should always respect the Guru, husband and care for ch
6. Venus as AK indicates that the native must have a very clean character and refrain from illegitim
7. Saturn as AK indicates that the native cannot give sorrow to others and will have to share the so
8. Rahu as AK indicates that the native maybe cheated often and will still have to be free from gui

Sun - Authoritarian, strong leadership traits, takes to truth and knowledge, self reliant.
Challenge/lessons = leadership vs egotism; challenge of fame, wealth and power; lesson of letting go of ego, humility
Moon - The native is very compassionate, kind, motherly - may be very social as well.
Challenge/lessons = Compassion vs Need; challenge of caring, love, happiness & satisfaction; lesson of understanding unhappin
Mercury - Adaptability, quick learner, highly intellectual oriented, witty.
Challenge/lessons = Speaking the truth & divine communion; challenge of greed and intellectual superiority; lesson of crossing i
Venus - Enjoys luxury, works in earning and enjoying wealth, best things in life.
Challenge/lessons = Love vs Lust; chellenge of sex, relationships, luxury & sensuality; lesson of accepting relationships the way t
Mars - Bestowed with strength, valor, energy, ability to carry out tasks.
Challenge/lessons = Drive vs Aggression; challenge of celibacy vs passion, victory, adventure; lesson conceding defeat, patience,
Jupiter - Very humble, learned, scholar, very accommodating. Uphold ancient scriptures and knowledge.
Challenge/lessons = lack of conviction of ones own community; challenge of children, spirituality, wisdom; lesson of putting chi
Saturn - Born to absorb pain and suffering, ability to work hard for long time.
Challenge/lessons = Challenge of democracy, duty & discipline; lesson of Loneliness & harsh realisties of life
Rahu - Criminal or highly Spiritual. Such natives are capable of defrauding others or get defrauded themselves - be very innocen
Chellenge/lessons = Challenge of achievement & experience; lesson of dissapointments, fears and doubts

The sign/nava occupied by the tmakraka gives us a clue as to the desire of the tman and the nature of the
below:
1. If a malefic planet is the tmakraka, it indicates a high level of spiritual development whereas a benefic plane
Paramhaa.
2. The tmakraka invariably indicates suffering during its Vimottari da, especially if a malefic. During the N
inclined then the da 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 f
to succeeding in some battle or competition in this planet and the native will be dragged into innumerable fights a
greatest. Similarly, if Saturn is the retrograde AK then the desire would manifest in the native doing something re
The other signification of Saturn is sorrow and if the native gives sorrow to others, especially elders and those w
would be to develop a stoic attitude towards the acts and words of others and keep prodding in his path. In this m
4. Combustion of AK gives spiritual insight.

If a malefic planet is the tmakraka, it indicates a high level of spiritual development whereas a benefic planet as the

Karakamsa is composed of two words - (1) 'karaka' referring to the atmakaraka specifically and other
navamsa (and/or other divisional charts) where the atmakaraka is placed and such a sign is treated as t
creation cause itself.

The tmakraka invariably indicates suffering during its Vimsottari dasa, especially if a malefic. During the Nryana
dasa of the tmakraka can be beneficial.

A retrograde tmakraka indicates a deep-rooted desire as being the cause of the birth. This has to be seen from the na
succeeding in some battle or competition in this planet and the native will be dragged into innumerable fights and wil
Similarly, if Saturn is the retrograde AK then the desire would manifest in the native doing something related to the el
signification of Saturn is sorrow and if the native gives sorrow to others, especially elders and those who are like Gur
a stoic attitude towards the acts and words of others and keep prodding in his path. In this manner, the retrogression is

Combustion of AK gives spiritual insight.

1. If AK is in navamsa Lagna, the native belongs to a royal family/ is of noble birth and lineage. If navamsa Lagna
then Royal association shall be present from birth. The natural karaka of 1st house (Sun) should be strong to indicate
2. If AK is in 2nd house, the native shall be very spiritual and a great saint. If Saturn is strong, the renunciation sh
3. If AK is in 3rd house, the native shall be rich and successful in many undertakings. He shall be a friend of many
4. If AK is in 4th house the native shall be a Karma Yogi. If the Moon and Jupiter are strong, he shall have fame w

5. If AK is in 5th house the native is Dharma Parayana i.e. obeys the laws of his dharma diligently and is straightf
6. If AK is in 6th house, the native is diseased and troubled. Propitiate as per Saturn or Lord Satya Nryana, fast
7. If AK is in 7th house, the native is blessed with a clean heart and many joys. If Venus is strong, marriage shall b
8. If AK is in 8th house, the native has many troubles and weaknesses. He is defeated in war. Propitiate as per Sat
9. If AK is in 9th house, the native is a very pious person and is wealthy and fortunate.
10. If AK is in 10th house, the native is blessed with a clean heart and good home. He shall be a pillar for his family
11. If AK is in 11th house, the native shall be brave, successful in war and capable of executing any task. If Mars is s
12. If AK is in 12th house the native is very rich and blessed by Lakshmi.

THE CHARAKARAKAS (8 planets)

Atmakaraka
The graha that obtains the highest longitude in the chart is the Atmakaraka. It is the significator of the soul (atma). It i
out the Ista devata of the native who would guide the soul towards liberation from the bondage of life and death.
Amatyakaraka

The graha obtaining the second highest longitude is called Amatyakaraka. It signifies the mind. Its role is that of a Mi
Being the protector of the soul, the palanadevata (the deity who sustains oneself in this world) is seen from the 6th fro

Bhratrikaraka

The graha obtaining the third highest longitude is called the Bhratrikaraka - the significator of brothers and co-born w
only the Guru (preceptor) who can guide the atma towards its desired goal and God. The guru and their influence on o
how the guru would influence the life of the native, while in the rasi chart, it would show how the promise is fulfilled

Matrikaraka
The graha obtaining the fourth highest longitude is called the Matrikaraka - the significator of mother. Among the fou
brings the atma into existence in the world. It is she who has the first right over the child and guides the child at all sta
Charakaraka.

Pitrikaraka
The graha obtaining the fifth highest longitude is called the Pitrikaraka - the significator of father. Father is the one w
Hence he comes next in hierarchy to the mother. The influence of father on the life of the native need to be studied fro

Putrakaraka

The graha obtaining the sixth highest longitude is known as the Putrakaraka and it is the significator of children. Chil
importance in the relationship of the person. The influence of father on the life of the native need to be studied from t

Gnyatikaraka

The graha obtaining the 7th highest longitude is known as the Gnyatikaraka - the significator of relatives. The relative
of importance in the relationship of the person. The influence of kith and kins on the life of the native need to be stud

Darakaraka

The graha obtaining the eighth highest longitude is called Darakaraka - the significator of wife. The spouse is the 'Ard
shared jointly by both. As importance to the self is always last, the spouse (Dara) is placed last at the 8th place. The in

t is very auspicious from a business point of view if the second, fourth and fifth house from the Amatyakarak are stro
Saturn, Rahu or Ketu, you will achieve in success in your profession.
A person lives a prosperous life if Venus, Mars and Ketu are in the second and fourth house from Amatyakarak. If as
ascendant and both are equally strong, Rajyoga is formed. Such a person receives happiness in old age.
If there are an equal number of planets in ascendant and fourth house, Rajyoga is formed. This provides success and fame in l
If Venus and Moon transit the tenth house from Amatyakarak and they are aspecting it, a person receives auspicious
person works for the society if planets 1, 5, 9 or 1, 4, 7, 10 are in the centre house.
Rajyoga is formed when Moon is in the fourth or eleventh house from Jupiter in a Navmansh Kundali. Such a person
Rajyoga is formed. This Rajyoga also provides success.

If there is an auspicious planet in ascendant or Amatyakarak sign and aspecting by an auspicious planet, a person lives a magn
Click on the link to know about the auspicious and inauspicious yog according to

2) Special Aspects. In Jaimini astrology, signs, not planets, cast aspects.

Fixed signs aspect cardinal signs and cardinal signs aspect fixed signs (except for adjacent signs). Mutable signs aspect each
The following is the way in which the sign aspects each other.
a. Aries aspects Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius
b. Taurus aspects Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn
c. Cancer aspects Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus
d. Leo aspects Libra, Capricorn, and Aries
e. Libra aspects Aquarius, Taurus, and Leo
f. Scorpio aspects Capricorn, Aries, and Cancer
g. Capricorn aspects Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio
h. Aquarius aspects Aries, Cancer, and Libra
i. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces aspect each other
2) The use of padas.
Padas are indicators in the signs. The best way to explain a pada is to illustrate it. Suppose we are looking for the marriage
house in this chart. The ruler of the seventh house is therefore Mars. Then let us assume that Mars is in the sign Capricorn.
marriage indicator for this chart. Issues connected with marriage (and partnerships in general) will be reach fruition during

Jaimini astrology uses a variety of special yogas or combinations which do not exist in other types of Jyotish. The two most
aspected by or aspecting the Moon, produces a special auspicious combination in Jaimini which manifests during the mahad
Likewise, there is a special combination in Jaimini astrology which makes use of Saturn. In standard Parasara astrology, the
phenomenal rise to power or intense charisma, respectively.

Likewise, there is a really positive influence when Saturn aspects the Karakamsa sign in the Rasi (natal birth chart). The Kar

To use an example from my chart, the planet Mars is my atmakaraka planet. It is placed in the sign Pisces in my navamsa c

This tends to give me some degree of recognition quickly in any field I enter. Without seeming egotistical, it has been my ex
decades of work for even small recognition (such as Jyotish!). (Well known does not, by the way, mean movie star famous.

Conjunctions or aspects which involve the atma karaka (1st house indicator), the amatya karaka (second and tenth house in
produce special combinations in Jaimini astrology similar to the Raja Yoga combinations in Parasara astrology.

The gnati karaka (sixth, eighth and twelfth house indicator) likewise produces difficult patterns in a chart, and the bhatri kar

Atma Karaka (AK) and liberation from the bondage of cyclic time.
We all know that, Ketu is the symbol of liberation or emancipation. And 2nd is the house of sustenance. Also, Navam

So when in Navamsha (D-9), the soul signifying planet, Atma Karaka is placed in the 2nd House from Ketu and sust

4th H is called Hridya bhava (heart) or Gati (distance and time equation, motion). This said placement of Ketu, in 4th
Sage Jaimini teaches that: Ketu in 12th H or 4th H from AK in Navamsha (D-9), indicate liberation from Maya.

Some Jaimini Rules:

If Jupiter and Sun aspect and or occupy 9th from Karkansh; the native will betray his elders and will be disobedient t
If Jupiter alone aspects 9th from Karkansh; the native will be addicted to females and devoted to sensual enjoyment
If a malefic planet is placed 11th from karkansh; the native will gain / earn profit by questionable means.
If a malefic planet aspects or occupies 9th from karkansh; native will be attached to own religion in boyhood but will

Karkansh :Atmakarak planet (planet with highest degrees) posited in sign of D9 chart. Now take this sign of D9 and
Another view on Karakansh -Atmakarak planet (planet with highest degrees) posited in sign of D9 chart. Now take this sign of D9 and use it a
I believe that Jaimini astrology is one of the truly great Vedic astrology traditions, capable of giving gre
Jaimini is predominantly practiced in the Andhra Pradesh area of India, mostly as a somewhat secret t
However, when one reads P. S. Sastris translation of the Jaimini Sutras, or either of Mr. Raos texts on
Verd defining characteristics of Jaimini Astrology are as follows:
1) Mahadasas. Jaimini uses rasi mahadasas (sign mahadasas), in contrast to the graha (planetary) ma
2) Special Aspects. In Jaimini astrology, signs, not planets, cast aspects.
Fixed signs aspect cardinal signs and cardinal signs aspect fixed signs (except for adjacent signs). Mut
The following is the way in which the sign aspects each other.
a. Aries aspects Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius
b. Taurus aspects Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn
c. Cancer aspects Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus
d. Leo aspects Libra, Capricorn, and Aries
e. Libra aspects Aquarius, Taurus, and Leo
f. Scorpio aspects Capricorn, Aries, and Cancer
g. Capricorn aspects Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio
h. Aquarius aspects Aries, Cancer, and Libra
i. Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces aspect each other
Aspect of planets on signs has been considered to be very important inJaimini astrology. According to
Aspect of Signs
According to Jaimini astrology, Aries aspects Aquarius, Leo and Scorpio. Taurus aspects Cancer, Libra a
Types of Aspects of Signs
Moving signs aspects fifth, eighth and eleventh signs from themselves. Stationary signs aspect third, s
Moving signs aspect 120, 210 and 300 degrees from their place.
Stationary signs aspect 60, 150 and 240 degrees from their place.
Dual natured signs aspect 90, 180 and 270 degrees from their place.
Effects of Aspects of Signs
In Jaimini astrology, moving signs aspects stationary signs. On the other hand, stationary signs aspect
A lot ofRajyogas in Jaimini astrologyare formed by aspects of signs and planets. For example, if Atma
2) The use of padas.
Padas are indicators in the signs. The best way to explain a pada is to illustrate it. Suppose we are loo
3) The extensive use of karakas.
There are karakas in Parasara astrology, but these are based on certain natural karakas of the planets
The karakas are, in descending order:-
The atma karaka (the indicator of self),
The amatya karaka (the indicator of career);
The bhatri karaka (the indicator of siblings and father);
The matri karaka (the indicator of mother and education);
The putri karaka (the indicator of children, intelligence and creativity);
The gnati karaka (the indicator of strife, disease, and spiritual sadhana);
And the stri or dara karaka, the indicator of marriage (and partnerships in general).
These karakas are of extreme importance in judging a chart, especially in terms of career potential an
Sequence of Mahadasas
The dasas start from whichever sign is in the lagna. So, for a Libra ascendant, Libra would be the first
The next thing to look at is how to ascertain the direction of the mahadasas.
The pattern of the dasa sequences is as follows:
Aries Lagna Sequence of mahadasas = Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sag
Taurus Lagna Sequence = Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virg
For Gemini Lagna Sequence = Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorp
For Cancer Lagna Sequence = Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittariu
For Leo Lagna Sequence = Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries,
For Virgo Lagna Sequence = Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Tau
For Libra Lagna Sequence = Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, G
For Scorpio Lagna Sequence = Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aqu
For Sagittarius Lagna Sequence = Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Ar
For Capricorn Lagna Sequence = Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini,
For Aquarius Lagna Sequence = Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, S
For Pisces Lagna Sequence = Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Can
To determine the length of the maha dasas indicated above, look at the placement of the ruler of the
Aries Count Forward to Mars location, then subtract 1
Taurus Forward to Venus location, then subtract 1
Gemini Count forward to Mercurys location, then subtract 1
Cancer Count backward to the Moons location, then subtract 1
Leo Count backward to the Suns location, then subtract 1
Virgo Count backward to Mercurys position, then subtract 1
Libra Count forward to Venus location, then subtract 1
Scorpio Count forward to Mars (or Ketus) position, then subtract 1*
Sagittarius Count forward to Jupiters position, then subtract 1
Capricorn Count backward to Saturns position, then subtract 1
Aquarius Count backward to Saturns (or Rahus) position, then subtract 1*
Pisces Count backward to Jupiters position,a.sun subtract 1
*If there are more planets in the sign in which Mars or Saturn sits, then the counting is done to this sig
If Mars is in Scorpio, and Ketu is not, then, Ketu is selected. If Ketu is in Scorpio and Mars is not, then M
If both are at the same degree, then count to the planet at higher minute. If both are at higher minute
The number which results from the counting (including the sign from which the counting starts) is the
The following examples will illustrate some of these principles.
Suppose an individual has a Taurus rising sign, with Venus in the fourth house. This makes his first ma
Let us now consider the Aquarius mahadasa; this uses the principle that the planet with the higher nu
The choice of Rahu as the sign to which one would count to get the mahadasa length is obvious accor
6) Special Yogas
Jaimini astrology uses a variety of special yogas or combinations which do not exist in other types of J
Likewise, there is a special combination in Jaimini astrology which makes use of Saturn. In standard Pa
Likewise, there is a really positive influence when Saturn aspects the Karakamsa sign in the Rasi (nata
To use an example from my chart, the planet Mars is my atmakaraka planet. It is placed in the sign Pis
This tends to give me some degree of recognition quickly in any field I enter. Without seeming egotist
Conjunctions or aspects which involve the atma karaka (1st house indicator), the amatya karaka (seco
The gnati karaka (sixth, eighth and twelfth house indicator) likewise produces difficult patterns in a ch
The Jaimini karakas, as a whole, work very much in the way that the house lords work in Parasara astr
 f giving great depth of information for astrologers. In essence, Jaimini produces clusters of information which ca
hat secret tradition, but its governing principles are also discussed in detail in the encyclopedic compendium of a
s texts on Jaimini Astrology, one realizes that these principles are, in fact, Jaimini principles. There are other Jaim

netary) mahadasas used in Parasari astrology.

signs). Mutable signs aspect each other

ccording to Jaimini astrology, aspect of planets holds a very important place for analyzing a persons future. Sign

cer, Libra and Capricorn. Gemini aspects Sagittarius, Pisces and Virgo. Cancer aspects Scorpio, Aquarius and Tau

pect third, sixth and ninth places. Dual natured signs aspect fourth, seventh and tenth places. If we notice aspec

gns aspect moving signs. Both of these do not aspect adjacent signs. For example, Aries does not aspect Taurus
ple, if Atmakarak and Amatyakarak are together in the same house,Rajyogais formed. If Moon and Venus are to

we are looking for the marriage pada in a chart. The seventh house is the marriage house in a standard chart. L

the planets. For example, Venus is the natural karaka for marriage and Mars is the karaka for brothers. However

otential and, especially, for judging spiritual potential, as indicated in both the Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra and
be the first mahadasa. For a Virgo ascendant, the first mahadasa would be Virgo, for Aries ascendant the first m

Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini
rius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer
, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo
sces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer
s, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo
s, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius
Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn
r, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius
go, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
go, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces
uler of the signs, and count from the sign in question either forwards or backwards, as cited below. If a planet is

e to this sign; if there are more planets in the sign in which Ketu or Rahu sits, the counting is done to that sign.
not, then Mars is picked. If both are alone in signs, then determine which among Ketu or Mars is at higher degre
her minute, count to the sign with higher second. This same way of determining the winning planet, for terms o
arts) is then to subtract 1 from the total. This will give the mahadasa in years.

his first mahadasa Taurus, and it will last for three years (4-1). He has Mars in the twelfth house in Aries; his nex
e higher number of companion planets will be chosen to be the sign to which counting will be done. In our hypot
vious according to the principle already stated. The Aquarius mahadasa (which we count backwards to get), give

r types of Jyotish. The two most unusual (but, in their own way, very logical) are the special combinations which
standard Parasara astrology, the planet Saturn is often interpreted as a bringer of hardship, but in the tenth hou
e Rasi (natal birth chart). The Karakamsa sign is the sign in which the Atmakaraka planet sits in the Navamsa ch
the sign Pisces in my navamsa chart. Saturn sits in Virgo in my natal chart, fully aspecting my Karakamsa sign in
ing egotistical, it has been my experience that I have become relatively well known within a short period of time
araka (second and tenth house indicator), matri karaka (fourth house indicator), the putra karaka (fifth house in
erns in a chart, and the bhatri karaka, as a representative of the third and ninth houses) produces mixed (mutab
rasara astrology. This means that Jaimini is really an extremely condensed form of astrology, relinquishing a gre
s of information which can give extraordinarily accurate traditions, through a different organization of basic astr
lopedic compendium of astrological techniques, Brihat Parasara Hora Sastra (BPHS). The Jaimini factors are not
iples. There are other Jaimini texts which have emerged over the years (including The Jaimini Upadesa Sutras w

ng a persons future. Signs have been divided into three categories in Jaimini astrology : Stationary, Moving and

Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus. Leo aspects Libra, Capricorn and Aries. Virgo aspects Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemi

places. If we notice aspect of signs on the basis of degrees, we achieve following results :

es does not aspect Taurus. It only aspects 4, 7 and 20 signs. In the same way, Cancer does not aspect Leo and L
If Moon and Venus are together and aspecting each other, an excellent Rajyoga is formed.

use in a standard chart. Let us assume we have a Libra ascendant. Aries is the seventh house in this chart. The

ka for brothers. However, in Jaimini astrology, the karakas can be any of the planets. (I choose to follow Mr. Rao

arasara Hora Sastra and the Jaimini Sutram.

es ascendant the first mahadasa would be Aries. There are no exceptions to this.

cited below. If a planet is in its own sign, it is assigned twelve years.

ing is done to that sign.

or Mars is at higher degree. The planet at higher degree is the winner.
nning planet, for terms of counting the number of years to be assigned to the sign in question, is to be used for

h house in Aries; his next mahadasa (Aries) will last for twelve (12) years. Let us assume he has the Planet Jupi
will be done. In our hypothetical example chart, the Rahu is in the same sign (Cancer) with the Sun, Mercury and
t backwards to get), gives us an Aquarius mahadasa of seven (8-1) years.

ecial combinations which have to do with Saturn and Venus. Venus, in combination with, aspected by or aspectin
hip, but in the tenth house or when casting an aspect on the Moon, Saturn produces a phenomenal rise to powe
et sits in the Navamsa chart, transferred to the natal chart.
ng my Karakamsa sign in the natal chart.
hin a short period of time in whatever field I pursue, even in fields which normally require decades of work for e
tra karaka (fifth house indicator) and the dara or stri karaka (seventh house indicator) produce special combinat
produces mixed (mutable) results.
ology, relinquishing a great deal of the (sometimes confusing) redundancy found in Parasara astrology. In the se
organization of basic astrological information.
e Jaimini factors are not referred to specifically as Jaimini indicators in BPHS.
aimini Upadesa Sutras written by Sanjay Rath). Mr. Raos texts go the furthest in explaining how the Jaimini dasa

: Stationary, Moving and Dual natured. It is believed that a moving sign aspects a stationary sign, but does not

ittarius, Pisces and Gemini. Libra aspects Aquarius, Taurus and Leo. Scorpio aspects Capricorn, Aries and Cance

oes not aspect Leo and Leo does not aspect Cancer. Other signs are also analyzed in the same way.

house in this chart. The ruler of the seventh house is therefore Mars. Then let us assume that Mars is in the sign

choose to follow Mr. Rao in choosing to exclude the North and South Lunar Node Rahu and Ketu as Jaimini
uestion, is to be used for Saturn and Rahu in the case of Aquarius.

me he has the Planet Jupiter in the third house in Cancer; the next mahadasa (Pisces) will (counting backwards) l
with the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter. Saturn is in the same sign with the Moon (in Taurus).

, aspected by or aspecting the Moon, produces a special auspicious combination in Jaimini which manifests duri
phenomenal rise to power or intense charisma, respectively.

ire decades of work for even small recognition (such as Jyotish!). (Well known does not, by the way, mean movi
produce special combinations in Jaimini astrology similar to the Raja Yoga combinations in Parasara astrology.

asara astrology. In the second part, examples of chart interpretation using Jaimini astrology will be presented.
ning how the Jaimini dasa systems work, and are, in my opinion, the clearest exposition of Jaimini principles ava

onary sign, but does not aspect both signs adjacent to it. In the same way, a stationary sign aspects a moving s

pricorn, Aries and Cancer. Sagittarius aspects Pisces, Gemini and Virgo. Capricorn aspects Taurus, Leo and Scorp

e same way.

me that Mars is in the sign Capricorn. This sign is ten signs away from Aries. We then count ten signs from Capric

u and Ketu as Jaimini karakas for most purposes. There are seven karakas which are judged in terms of the p
 ll (counting backwards) last for 8 (9-1) years.

mini which manifests during the mahadasa of one of the signs in which the planet sits. (Remember the special as

by the way, mean movie star famous. It just means well known within a certain circle or group. There is no gua
in Parasara astrology.

ogy will be presented.

 of Jaimini principles available in the West and I would recommend these for any one who wishes to build a foun

sign aspects a moving sign, but does not aspect both signs adjacent to it.

cts Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. Aquarius aspects Aries, Cancer and Libra. Pisces aspects Gemini, Virgo and Sagittar

unt ten signs from Capricorn to get the pada for marriage matters. Thus, the sign Libra is the marriage indicator

judged in terms of the planet which is highest in degree to that which is lowest in degree, regardless of sign pla
Remember the special aspects which are unique to Jaimini)

or group. There is no guarantee, however, that this recognition translates into wealth in any way!)
ho wishes to build a foundation in and explore the basic structure of Jaimini astrology in greater depth.

emini, Virgo and Sagittarius.

is the marriage indicator for this chart. Issues connected with marriage (and partnerships in general) will be rea

ee, regardless of sign placement.

any way!)
n greater depth.

ps in general) will be reach fruition during the mahadasa or bhuktis of Libra.

Sequence of Mahadasas
The dasas start from whichever sign is in the lagna. So, for a Libra ascendant, Libra would b
The next thing to look at is how to ascertain the direction of the mahadasas.
The pattern of the dasa sequences is as follows:
Aries Lagna Sequence of mahadasas = Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, S
Taurus Lagna Sequence = Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio
For Gemini Lagna Sequence = Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagitta
For Cancer Lagna Sequence = Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn
For Leo Lagna Sequence = Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pis
For Virgo Lagna Sequence = Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisce
For Libra Lagna Sequence = Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries
For Scorpio Lagna Sequence = Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, P
For Sagittarius Lagna Sequence = Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini,
For Capricorn Lagna Sequence = Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cance
For Aquarius Lagna Sequence = Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virg
For Pisces Lagna Sequence = Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virg
To determine the length of the maha dasas indicated above, look at the placement of the ru
Aries Count Forward to Mars location, then subtract 1
Taurus Forward to Venus location, then subtract 1
Gemini Count forward to Mercurys location, then subtract 1
Cancer Count backward to the Moons location, then subtract 1
Leo Count backward to the Suns location, then subtract 1
Virgo Count backward to Mercurys position, then subtract 1
Libra Count forward to Venus location, then subtract 1
Scorpio Count forward to Mars (or Ketus) position, then subtract 1*
Sagittarius Count forward to Jupiters position, then subtract 1
Capricorn Count backward to Saturns position, then subtract 1
Aquarius Count backward to Saturns (or Rahus) position, then subtract 1*
Pisces Count backward to Jupiters position,a.sun subtract 1
*If there are more planets in the sign in which Mars or Saturn sits, then the counting is don
If Mars is in Scorpio, and Ketu is not, then, Ketu is selected. If Ketu is in Scorpio and Mars is
If both are at the same degree, then count to the planet at higher minute. If both are at hig
The number which results from the counting (including the sign from which the counting st
The following examples will illustrate some of these principles.
Suppose an individual has a Taurus rising sign, with Venus in the fourth house. This makes
Let us now consider the Aquarius mahadasa; this uses the principle that the planet with the
The choice of Rahu as the sign to which one would count to get the mahadasa length is obv
ascendant, Libra would be the first mahadasa. For a Virgo ascendant, the first mahadasa would be Virgo, for Ari
ahadasas.

ancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces.

corn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini
uarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer
ces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo
, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer
apricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo
n, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
r, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius
go, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn
, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces, Aquarius
Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
arius, Scorpio, Libra, Virgo, Leo, Cancer, Gemini, Taurus, Aries, Pisces
at the placement of the ruler of the signs, and count from the sign in question either forwards or backwards, as c

subtract 1*

then the counting is done to this sign; if there are more planets in the sign in which Ketu or Rahu sits, the count
is in Scorpio and Mars is not, then Mars is picked. If both are alone in signs, then determine which among Ketu o
minute. If both are at higher minute, count to the sign with higher second. This same way of determining the wi
m which the counting starts) is then to subtract 1 from the total. This will give the mahadasa in years.

ourth house. This makes his first mahadasa Taurus, and it will last for three years (4-1). He has Mars in the twelft
e that the planet with the higher number of companion planets will be chosen to be the sign to which counting w
e mahadasa length is obvious according to the principle already stated. The Aquarius mahadasa (which we coun
sa would be Virgo, for Aries ascendant the first mahadasa would be Aries. There are no exceptions to this.

wards or backwards, as cited below. If a planet is in its own sign, it is assigned twelve years.

u or Rahu sits, the counting is done to that sign.

mine which among Ketu or Mars is at higher degree. The planet at higher degree is the winner.
ay of determining the winning planet, for terms of counting the number of years to be assigned to the sign in q
adasa in years.

He has Mars in the twelfth house in Aries; his next mahadasa (Aries) will last for twelve (12) years. Let us assum
sign to which counting will be done. In our hypothetical example chart, the Rahu is in the same sign (Cancer) w
ahadasa (which we count backwards to get), gives us an Aquarius mahadasa of seven (8-1) years.
exceptions to this.

assigned to the sign in question, is to be used for Saturn and Rahu in the case of Aquarius.

(12) years. Let us assume he has the Planet Jupiter in the third house in Cancer; the next mahadasa (Pisces) wi
the same sign (Cancer) with the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter. Saturn is in the same sign with the Moon (in Taurus).
(8-1) years.
ext mahadasa (Pisces) will (counting backwards) last for 8 (9-1) years.
th the Moon (in Taurus).
Aspect of planets on signs has been considered to be very important inJaimini astrology. According to
Aspect of Signs
According to Jaimini astrology, Aries aspects Aquarius, Leo and Scorpio. Taurus aspects Cancer, Libra a
Types of Aspects of Signs
Moving signs aspects fifth, eighth and eleventh signs from themselves. Stationary signs aspect third, s
Moving signs aspect 120, 210 and 300 degrees from their place.
Stationary signs aspect 60, 150 and 240 degrees from their place.
Dual natured signs aspect 90, 180 and 270 degrees from their place.
Effects of Aspects of Signs
In Jaimini astrology, moving signs aspects stationary signs. On the other hand, stationary signs aspect
A lot ofRajyogas in Jaimini astrologyare formed by aspects of signs and planets. For example, if Atma
ts holds a very important place for analyzing a persons future. Signs have been divided into three categories in

gittarius, Pisces and Virgo. Cancer aspects Scorpio, Aquarius and Taurus. Leo aspects Libra, Capricorn and Aries.

ed signs aspect fourth, seventh and tenth places. If we notice aspect of signs on the basis of degrees, we achiev

ot aspect adjacent signs. For example, Aries does not aspect Taurus. It only aspects 4, 7 and 20 signs. In the sam
her in the same house,Rajyogais formed. If Moon and Venus are together and aspecting each other, an excelle
d into three categories in Jaimini astrology : Stationary, Moving and Dual natured. It is believed that a moving si

bra, Capricorn and Aries. Virgo aspects Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini. Libra aspects Aquarius, Taurus and Leo. S

sis of degrees, we achieve following results :

7 and 20 signs. In the same way, Cancer does not aspect Leo and Leo does not aspect Cancer. Other signs are a
ng each other, an excellent Rajyoga is formed.
elieved that a moving sign aspects a stationary sign, but does not aspect both signs adjacent to it. In the same

uarius, Taurus and Leo. Scorpio aspects Capricorn, Aries and Cancer. Sagittarius aspects Pisces, Gemini and Virg

Cancer. Other signs are also analyzed in the same way.

djacent to it. In the same way, a stationary sign aspects a moving sign, but does not aspect both signs adjacent

s Pisces, Gemini and Virgo. Capricorn aspects Taurus, Leo and Scorpio. Aquarius aspects Aries, Cancer and Libra.
pect both signs adjacent to it.

Aries, Cancer and Libra. Pisces aspects Gemini, Virgo and Sagittarius.
6) Special Yogas

Jaimini astrology uses a variety of special yogas or combinations which do not exist in other types of J
combinations which have to do with Saturn and Venus. Venus, in combination with, aspected by or asp
during the mahadasa of one of the signs in which the planet sits. (Remember the special aspects whic
Likewise, there is a special combination in Jaimini astrology which makes use of Saturn. In standard Pa
the tenth house or when casting an aspect on the Moon, Saturn produces a phenomenal rise to power
Likewise, there is a really positive influence when Saturn aspects the Karakamsa sign in the Rasi (nata
Navamsa chart, transferred to the natal chart.
To use an example from my chart, the planet Mars is my atmakaraka planet. It is placed in the sign Pis
Karakamsa sign in the natal chart.

This tends to give me some degree of recognition quickly in any field I enter. Without seeming egotist
period of time in whatever field I pursue, even in fields which normally require decades of work for eve
star famous. It just means well known within a certain circle or group. There is no guarantee, however

Conjunctions or aspects which involve the atma karaka (1st house indicator), the amatya karaka (seco
(fifth house indicator) and the dara or stri karaka (seventh house indicator) produce special combinati
The gnati karaka (sixth, eighth and twelfth house indicator) likewise produces difficult patterns in a ch
mixed (mutable) results.

The Jaimini karakas, as a whole, work very much in the way that the house lords work in Parasara astr
relinquishing a great deal of the (sometimes confusing) redundancy found in Parasara astrology. In the