Virgo

Atmakaraka

Atma means ‘soul’ and Karaka means ‘significator’. Atmakaraka is the significator of the soul’s desire. According to the Vedic philosophy, a soul has rebirth to fulfill all the unfinished desires of the past lives. The Atmakaraka is also called Atmeshvara and is the final authority in all matters. the bondage and Moksha are determined.

There are two types of Atmakaraka - the natural Atmakaraka and the movable Atmakarka. If the Atmakaraka favours the activity done by the native then the work is accomplished. While, If the Atmakaraka does not approve the activity of the native then the accomplishment is difficult.

The Sun is considered as natural Atmakaraka in all natal charts. The natural Atmakaraka is Sun in all natal charts. Since, the Sun influences the centre of our personality; it is known as Atmakaraka. The Sun has the complete influence on the human body.

According to Rig Veda, the Sun is identified with the soul of the universe as well as the soul of the individual. Thus, the Atmakaraka, Karaka is doer, manipulator and director. Atmakaraka is the most important planet in the chart. It is from the Atmakaraka that the Ishta Devta of the person is known.The Sun is the parent body of Solar system. He has no latitude. Being always in ecliptic has no chance to be retrograde.

The Chal Atmakaraka or movable Atmakaraka is the planet that has maximum degrees of all the planets in the natal chart. Hence, any of the planet from the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn or Rahu having the highest degree in the horoscope becomes the Atmakarka. Ketu being the significator of Moksha cannot be considered as char Atmakaraka. Moksha is the destionation of the soul which is the ultimate aim.

According to Jaimini Astrology the various Karakas are:

• Atmakaraka - Own self, considered the strongest planet

• Amatyakaraka -  the planet that decides the Career

• Bhratrukaraka - the planet that rules the Brothers and sisters

• Matrukaraka - the planet that rules the house of Mother

• Putrakaraka  the planet that governs the Children

• Gnatikaraka the planet that governs the relations as Cousins

• Darakaraka the planet that governs the life partner.

The Sun as Atmakarka indicates that the desires to fulfill are success, fame and power. One must give up ego and must maintain humility.

The Moon as Atmakaraka indicates that the desire to fulfill are happiness, love and satisfaction. One should spread happiness and love in the surroundings.

Mars as Atmakaraka indicate that one becomes brave, courageous and the greatest challenge is to use his bravery in the right direction and avoid cruelty.

Mercury as Atmakaraka indicates the desire for intellectual superiority and divine communication. The native is advised to understand the limitation of intellect and should have the strength to face the truth.

Jupiter as Atmakaraka indicate the desire for spirituality and wisdom. One has to learn the lesson to tolerate other’s spirituality. Females may have to accept imperfect husband.

Venus as Atmakaraka indicate the desire of soul for Venusian activities and romance and in that field the soul will learn a lesson in this world. So, he or she must be very chaste and careful about personal behaviour in the field of chastity and romance.

Saturn as Atmakaraka indicate the desire of the soul to perform the duty and maintain democracy. The native should be prepared to face loneliness and harsh behaviour of others.

Rahu as Atmakaraka indicate that the native will be cheated in his life quiet often. The native is advised to avoid being deceitful and dishonest.

The Atmakaraka planet shows the aspiration of the soul in the present life. This planet is the main planet through which the overall strength of the horoscope is judged. If the Atmakaraka is weak or afflicted, the native  will have strong chances to make wrong decision in life. 

Mangalik dosa

Is there any reason for a Manglik to feel dejected?

These so-called Manglik people have a lot of energy to take initiative, which is necessary to be channelized in full-fledged manner for creative work. I have personally observed that Manglik people are more energetic and capable of doing hard work and struggle for building up their career. They achieved their desired goal, in spite of hardships they faced. I have found through astrological chart readings of a large number of individuals, whose lives have been affected by Manglik Dosha or Yoga, majority of them have dynamic personality, they are very graceful in appearance, highly educated, they have been students of science and technical streams and now they are doctors, engineers, holding high positions in Indian civil services and other government or corporate offices. They are very successful and renowned businessmen as well. So why to be discouraged or feel dejected.

Manglik dosha or yoga and its effects

The ascendant or Lagna happens to be 1st house in astrological birth charts. Individuals born with Mars in 1st, 4th,7th,8th,12th and in some cases in 2nd house from ascendant (Lagna) or Moon are considered manglik. Mars in 1st, 4th and 12th house has direct aspect on 7th house which represents marriage and marital life. Mars in 7th house is itself, in a house representing marriage or marital relations while Mars in 8th is in a house which represents general relationship and welfare of spouse. If Mars is posited with Rahu (dragon's head) or any other cruel planet(Paap graha),in any of these houses in  an astrological birth chart, the bad effects of Mars or Mangal Dosha will be nullified.

Problems in the marriage of a Manglik girl or a Manglik boy

Delayed marriage, obstacles in finalising the marriage at the last stage, problems in adjustments in married life, strained  relations with family members or in-laws, divorce in more adverse cases, obstacles in job or career, financial losses may be indicated due to the effect of Mangal dosha. Mars generally affects up to the age of 28 years, in some cases till 32 years. One should not worry if marriage of a Manglik boy or a Manglik girl is delayed, the bad effects of Mars are minimized. One thing I would like to mention here that couples born under adverse effect of Manglik dosha stay away from each other, specially during bad planetary Mahadasha or Antardasha, for one reason or other, due to the circumstances.

Astrological Remedies for Manglik dosha

Individuals should perform some prescribed rituals with the advice of a learned astrologer before getting married. It would be better if Manglik yoga or Mangal dosha is present in the astrological natal charts of both the boy and the girl.Manglik-matching is also considered from the position of Mars in the 1st, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th house from Sun, Moon, Venus or ascendant in the birth chart, as these are believed to be horoscopes of Anshik Manglik. Some different methods are also considered for astrological compatibility match with the help of other Paapgrahas, such as, if Sun, Saturn, Rahu or Ketu are present in any of the above houses, in the natal chart of either the non-manglik boy or the non-manglik girl.

One should be involved in charity for the poor or the needy, which will be rewarded in the long run. Do visit lord Shiva temple preferably on Monday. Avoid wearing red clothes. Donate sweets or red things on Tuesdays. These remedies will enable married couples to enjoy married life, even if Manglik yoga or dosha is present in their astrological charts. 

If you want proper analysis of Manglik Dosha or Yoga, you may send us the details of your birth chart.

 Mars in 1st, 4th,7th,8th,12th and in some cases in 2nd house from ascendant (Lagna) or Moon are considered manglik. Mars in 1st, 4th and 12th house has direct aspect on 7th house which represents marriage and marital life. Mars in 7th house is itself, in a house representing marriage or marital relations while Mars in 8th is in a house which represents general relationship and welfare of spouse. If Mars is posited with Rahu (dragon's head) or any other cruel planet(Paap graha),in any of these houses in  an astrological birth chart, the bad effects of Mars or Mangal Dosha will be nullified.

SOMETIMES RAHU & KETU IS CONSIDERED AS YOGKARAK PLANETS

RAHU & KETU as YOGKARAK PLANETS


It could be safely said that Rahu is exalted in Taurus and Gemini,
and operates well in the other two signs ruled by Venus and Mercury,
viz Libra and Virgo. It is from this understanding that Rahu's
demonic influence is materialistic and hedonistic whilst Ketu's is a
negative etherialism which can be related to 12th house and Piscean
influences.Rahu also represents sudden gain through lottery,
gambling or speculation.

However under certain circumstances RAHU and KETU turn out to be
Raja Yoga Karakas which turn them into factors that can do good in
the chart. This occurs when:
1. Rahu or Ketu is in a kendrahouse (the 4,7 or 10th house ) and
conjoined or aspected by the lord of a trikonahouse (5 or 9 th
house) or when
2. Rahu or Ketu is in a trikonahouse (5 or 9th house) and conjoined
or aspected by the lord of a kendrahouse (4,7 or 10th house).

It is possible that case 1 occurs twice in a chart (simply because
when Rahu is in a kendra house Ketu will be in a kendrahouse too),
with case 2 that is not possible.

If Rahu is in the 4th its
aspects are to the 8th, 10th and 12th houses (thru 5,7,9 aspects).So
these have to be considered as well. But generally speaking Rahu
should behave very well in Taurus with all the above properties
defined above. Same holds good for Ketu in Scorpio.

One last point, Rahu being a Chhaya Graha, will reflect the
properties of its LORD (Venus in your case) from time to time during
its Maha/Antar Dasha and will favour the aspects of Venus rather
than its own. Where is Venus placed in your horoscope?

Hope this helps...

P.S: Eg :Rahu and Ketu are Aries and Libra
respectively. Where is MOON placed in your horoscope? Depending on
the position of the NATAL MOON and RAHU's position from NATAL Moon,
we can pinpoint the exact nature of your horoscope. Bear in mind,
When RAHU was in TAURUS so it was aspecting your NATAL Rahu so
you would have seen all your RAHU and VENUS aspects fired during
that TRANSIT.