Atmakaraka Calculator (with Amatyakaraka & Ishta Devata)
Find your Atmakaraka, the soul’s planet in Jaimini astrology, along with your Amatyakaraka for career, all seven Chara karakas, your Karakamsa and the Ishta Devata traditionally linked to it.
Atmakaraka & Ishta devata
Aarav Sharma · 1994-08-15 07:30 · New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
Amatyakaraka Saturn points to operations, manufacturing, research and large institutions.
The 12th from your Karakamsa is Aquarius, occupied by Jupiter, Saturn. Tradition links this with Lord Vishnu (Dattatreya) as your Ishta Devata.
| Karaka | Planet | Degree in sign |
|---|---|---|
| Atmakaraka | Sun | 28°15′ |
| Amatyakaraka | Saturn | 16°31′ |
| Bhratrikaraka | Venus | 13°58′ |
| Matrikaraka | Jupiter | 13°43′ |
| Putrakaraka | Moon | 9°13′ |
| Gnatikaraka | Mars | 5°05′ |
| Darakaraka | Mercury | 0°25′ |
The seven Chara karakas
| Rank | Karaka | Signifies |
|---|---|---|
| Highest degree | Atmakaraka (AK) | Soul, life purpose |
| 2nd | Amatyakaraka (AmK) | Career, advisers |
| 3rd | Bhratrikaraka (BK) | Siblings, courage |
| 4th | Matrikaraka (MK) | Mother, home |
| 5th | Putrakaraka (PK) | Children, creativity |
| 6th | Gnatikaraka (GK) | Rivals, obstacles |
| Lowest degree | Darakaraka (DK) | Spouse, partners |
Karakamsa and Ishta Devata
The navamsa sign of your Atmakaraka is the Karakamsa. The planet in the 12th house from it in the navamsa (or that sign’s lord) points to your Ishta Devata, the form of the divine said to guide you towards liberation.
Frequently asked questions
What is my Atmakaraka?
It is the planet with the highest degree in its sign among the seven planets Sun to Saturn. Enter your details above to find it.
What does Amatyakaraka mean?
The planet with the second-highest degree. It advises the Atmakaraka and is read for career and profession.
How is Ishta Devata found?
From the 12th house from the Karakamsa in the navamsa chart, following Jaimini’s teaching.