Introduction
In Jaimini astrology, every planet in your birth chart has a role to play in shaping your destiny. Among them, the Amatyakaraka is like the trusted advisor to the king—your Atmakaraka (soul significator). While the Atmakaraka represents the soul’s journey, the Amatyakaraka shows the practical path, career choices, and key advisors who help you manifest your purpose.
What is Amatyakaraka?
Amatyakaraka = The planet with the second highest degree in your natal chart (ignoring Rahu/Ketu’s reverse motion rule).
Acts as advisor, career guide, and second-in-command in your soul’s mission.
Symbolically represents ministers, managers, close allies, and the “how” behind fulfilling your Atmakaraka’s “why.”
How to Calculate Your Amatyakaraka
Note down the degrees of each planet in your D1 chart (Main Birth Chart).
The planet with the highest degree becomes the Atmakaraka.
The planet with the second highest degree becomes the Amatyakaraka.
Special rule: Rahu/Ketu degrees are calculated differently—Rahu’s highest longitude makes it Atmakaraka, but counting is from 30° backwards.
Example: If Venus is at 29° and Mercury is at 27°, Venus is Atmakaraka and Mercury is Amatyakaraka.
Symbolism of Amatyakaraka
Advisor to the King → Guides Atmakaraka in decision-making.
Career Indicator → Shows profession, job style, and work environment.
Key Relationships → Indicates mentors, guides, bosses, and people who influence your work.
Amatyakaraka by Planet
Sun as Amatyakaraka
Leadership roles, government jobs, positions of authority.
Advisors, political strategists, high-profile managers.
Moon as Amatyakaraka
Careers in hospitality, public relations, nursing, media.
Sensitive and intuitive decision-making.
Mars as Amatyakaraka
Military, engineering, surgery, law enforcement.
Bold and action-driven career approach.
Mercury as Amatyakaraka
Communication, writing, commerce, technology.
Skill in networking and trade.
Jupiter as Amatyakaraka
Teaching, law, counseling, spiritual guidance.
Ethical and wisdom-driven work.
Venus as Amatyakaraka
Arts, luxury business, diplomacy, design.
Harmonious and relationship-driven roles.
Saturn as Amatyakaraka
Administration, construction, labor management.
Long-term, disciplined, and service-oriented careers.
Rahu as Amatyakaraka
Unconventional careers, foreign collaborations, tech innovation.
Strategic risk-taking.
Ketu as Amatyakaraka
Spiritual careers, research, metaphysics.
Minimalistic approach to work.
Practical Uses of Amatyakaraka
Career Guidance: Choose paths aligned with your Amatyakaraka planet’s nature.
Business Partnerships: Select partners with qualities complementing your Amatyakaraka.
Mentorship: Seek guidance from people who embody your Amatyakaraka traits.
Conclusion
Understanding your Amatyakaraka is like knowing the strategic brain behind your life’s mission. While the Atmakaraka sets the vision, the Amatyakaraka decides the tactics. By honoring its energy, you align career, guidance, and opportunities with your soul’s true path.