Jaimini astrology uses seven Charakarakas—planets ranked by degree to reveal different life areas. Your Atmakaraka (highest degree) shows your soul's purpose, while Darakaraka (lowest degree) reveals spouse patterns. The five in between govern career, siblings, mother, children, and obstacles. Unlike fixed Parashari karakas, these shift uniquely for each chart, giving deeply personal insights into what drives you, who you attract, and where life asks you to grow.
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Provide your name, gender, birth city, date, and exact time to calculate your Atmakaraka and Darakaraka.
What you'll get
Your Atmakaraka (soul planet): the planet with the highest degree shows where your deepest growth happens—your spiritual assignment, if you like
Your Darakaraka (spouse planet): the lowest-degree planet reveals partnership patterns, what you seek in relationships, and who you tend to attract
Five additional karakas covering career drive (Amatyakaraka), sibling bonds (Bhratrikaraka), mother themes (Matrikaraka), children or creativity (Putrakaraka), and recurring obstacles (Gnatikaraka)
How this calculator works
Uses Jaimini Chara Karaka system, where planets are ranked by their degrees within their signs (not absolute longitude).
Computes planetary positions for your exact birth time and location, then ranks them by degree.
Atmakaraka = highest degree; Darakaraka = lowest degree (among the seven major planets: Sun to Saturn).
Why Atmakaraka & Darakaraka matter
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Atmakaraka cuts through surface-level analysis to show what your soul actually came here to work on—the lessons that keep showing up until you learn them, the gifts you're meant to develop, the dharma you can't ignore.
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Darakaraka doesn't just describe your spouse; it reveals the qualities you unconsciously seek in partnerships and what relationships teach you about yourself. It's where 'other people' become mirrors.
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The five karakas between them fill in the rest: Amatyakaraka drives career choices, Bhratrikaraka colors sibling dynamics, Matrikaraka touches mother themes, Putrakaraka shapes how you nurture (children, creativity, students), and Gnatikaraka points to repeating obstacles—the friction that either grinds you down or polishes you up.
Frequently asked questions
What is Atmakaraka in Vedic astrology?
Atmakaraka literally means 'soul significator.' It's the planet with the highest degree in your birth chart (in Jaimini astrology). This planet represents your soul's primary desire, life purpose, and the core karmic lessons you're meant to learn. Unlike fixed karakas, Atmakaraka changes based on your unique planetary degrees.
What is Darakaraka and its significance?
Darakaraka means 'spouse significator.' It's the planet with the lowest degree among the seven planets (excluding Rahu-Ketu). Darakaraka reveals your spouse's nature, marriage patterns, relationship dynamics, and what you seek in partnerships. It complements Atmakaraka by showing how relationships serve your soul growth.
How to calculate Atmakaraka from birth chart?
Compare the degrees of all seven planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn) in their respective signs. The planet with the highest degree becomes Atmakaraka. For example, if Venus is at 29°12' in Libra and no other planet exceeds this degree in its sign, Venus is your Atmakaraka.
Difference between Atmakaraka and Ascendant lord?
Ascendant lord (Lagna lord) is from Parashari astrology and governs your physical body, personality, and how you appear to others. Atmakaraka is from Jaimini astrology and represents your soul's essence and deeper purpose. Both are important but serve different analytical purposes in Vedic astrology.
What does my Atmakaraka planet mean?
Each Atmakaraka has distinct meanings: Sun indicates leadership and authority seeking; Moon suggests emotional fulfillment; Mars shows courage and action; Mercury points to communication and learning; Jupiter indicates wisdom and teaching; Venus reveals love and beauty; Saturn signifies service and discipline. The sign and house placement add further nuance.
How does Darakaraka affect marriage?
Darakaraka shows spouse qualities, relationship patterns, and marriage dynamics. For instance, Jupiter Darakaraka often indicates a wise, spiritual spouse; Venus suggests a loving, artistic partner; Mars can mean an energetic, active spouse. The house and sign placement of Darakaraka, plus its aspects, reveal detailed marriage insights.
Do I need exact birth time for karaka calculation?
Yes, accurate birth time is essential. Planetary degrees change continuously, and even a 10-15 minute difference can shift degrees enough to change your Atmakaraka or Darakaraka, especially when planets are close in degree. Always use the most accurate birth time and location available.
What are the 7 charakarakas in Jaimini astrology?
Think of them as a lineup based on planetary degrees: Atmakaraka (soul work), Amatyakaraka (career path), Bhratrikaraka (siblings), Matrikaraka (mother), Putrakaraka (children/creativity), Gnatikaraka (obstacles), and Darakaraka (spouse). They're ranked highest to lowest degree, so everyone's lineup is different. Where Parashari astrology uses fixed planet meanings, Jaimini lets the chart itself decide which planet handles which life area—more flexible, more personal.