Jaimini Astrology

Sage Jaimini laid the foundation of Jaimini Astrology. He gave the knowledge in short verses in the treatise called Jaimini Sutram. These are small shlokas/verses which are written in a peculiar manner. It is said that to understand these Sutras correctly and to the core, special training and blessings of the Guru/ Mentor must be acquired. This technique of prediction is different from Parashar system of astrology. To partake the lessons in Jaimini a level of spiritual insight is required to perceive and interpret the shlokas correctly.

Sage Jaimini also laid the foundation for Mimansa school of philosophy. The essence of this school of Philosophy is ‘Dharma’. It is believed that the foundational essence of Jaimini astrology is Dharma too.

 

Karaka and Karakamsha

Karaka

Karakas are the cause of different dimensions or experiences of life. In Jaimini system of Vedic prediction, the Karakas are granted as the first lesson. There are seven karakas, namely: Atmakaraka, Amatyakaraka, Bhratrikaraka, Matrikaraka, Putrakaraka, Gnatikaraka and Darakaraka. They are identified by the degrees of the planets from highest to lowest.

Rahu and Ketu

While all other planets are used in the Karakas of Jaimini, Rahu and Ketu are not considered in the Karakas and hence their degrees are also not considered. They are exempted from the Karakamsha as well.

 

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Atmakaraka

 Atma is the soul. The core meaning of Atmakaraka (AK) indicates towards the ‘reason’ behind the present birth. It shows the type of experiences and learning that a soul must gain during the present birth. The individual carries the essence of the Atmakarak planet within him/her as the core energy or foundation of personality.

The highest degree holder among the planets apart from Rahu and Ketu is the Atmakaraka.

Some other significations:

It also indicates the level of intelligence, physical structure, appearance, knowledge, maturity and general disposition etc.

• Sun: When Sun is the Atma karaka it signifies the soul. It also signifies that lord Siva is the presiding deity of the native and he/she should worship him for soul guidance.
• Saturn: Saturn when is the Atma karaka then it denotes that the person is a ‘karma yogi’ and would work hard all his life.

Amatyakaraka

 The literal meaning of Amatyakaraka(AMK) is ‘the one who follows us, guides us, companion, ruler etc.). It is a very important factor which indicates the career path of an individual in Jaimini technique of prediction. The planet which holds the second highest degree in a horoscope is identified as the Amatyakaraka.

Some other significations:

Career and profession, Finance and Financial management, Important persons, the ruler of a geographical location, help in times of need, bureaucrats, government and politics, wisdom, administration and authority. 

• Jupiter: Jupiter as Amatyakaraka is excellent as the native always gets proper guidance all his life.
• Sun: Sun as Amatyakaraka would bring benefits from the government or influential people.

 

Bhratrikaraka

The Bhratrikaraka (BK) in Jaimini represents the siblings in the literal manner. However, while implementation of this factor some other things are also included in it. The third highest degree among the planets Is identified as the Bharatrikaraka.

Some other significations of BK:

BK also indicates courage, father, communication skills, hobbies, future of native, gains, financial matters, prosperity and even religious perceptions.

• Mercury: Mercury as Bhratrikaraka gives talented siblings. It also means that the native himself would also be dexterous in everything.
• Mars: Mars as Bhratikaraka gives dynamism and courage to a person.

 

Matrikaraka

Matrikaraka (MK) is the mother and her related matters in a horoscope. It holds the fourth highest degree among the planets. MK majorly indicates the wellbeing of the mother of the native.

Some other significations of MK:

MK also represents the tendency of luxury and comfort of a native, house, jewelry, conveyance, heart, bliss and happiness, agriculture etc.

• Moon: When moon is the Matrikaraka, it makes a native very nurturing and motherly.
• Venus: Venus as Matrikaraka makes a person patron of beauty and artistically skilled.

 

Putrakaraka

The fifth highest degree holder in the horoscope is the Putra karaka (PK). It is primarily seen as progeny gaining factor. PK also shows the wellbeing and all others related to progeny. It also indicates the mental caliber of a person.

Some other significations of PK:

Spiritual inclinations, creativity, skills to understand scriptures, emotions, education, speculation quality, if related to 8^th house can indicate share market related skills of jobs etc.

• Mercury: Mercury as putrakaraka gives profits in inheritance especially intellectual quality as inheritance, books, money etc.
• Jupiter: Jupiter as putrakaraka gives you prosperity in progeny related matters.

 

 

Gnatikaraka

Gnatikaraka (GK) is the enemy of a person. It holds the sixth highest degree among the planets. It shows job/servitude of a person as an employment too.

Some other significations are:

Undue obstacles, competition, loans, jealousy, accidents, disputes, pets, diseases, type of death, argumentative nature, adventure spirit, getting hurt etc.

• Saturn: Saturn as Gnatikaraka if well placed makes a person hardworking and disciplined.
• Mars: Mars as Gnatikaraka might give adventurous qualities to a native.

 

Darakaraka

The lowest degree of planet in the horoscope indicates the Darakaraka (DK). It means spouse. It indicates the quality of marriage, spouse, partnership etc.

Some other significations:

It shows reaching to the top, business, trade and commerce, roads, marriage, relationships, if placed in 5^th house can show the ‘love marriage’ and love affairs.

Jupiter: Jupiter as Darakaraka gives a very good spouse to the native and gains in marriage.

Venus: Venus as Darakaraka gives a person handsome/beautiful spouse.

 

Karakamsha (Karak + Amsha)

In whichever sign the Atmakaraka is placed in Navamsha(D9) chart, it is known as Karakamsha Lagna. This technique is used for very important predictions.

The karaka of ‘Atma’ (self) placed in  ‘amsha’ (segment), here in the ninth amsha or segment which is also known as Navamsha is the Karakamsha.

 

Yogas in Jaimini

The Yogas/special auspicious combinations in Jaimini system is different from the Parashar predictive technique. Some of the Jaimini Yogas is:

• Atmakaraka + Amatyakaraka; or both aspects each other.
• Atmakaraka + Putrakaraka; or aspects each other.
• Atmakaraka + 5^th lord; or aspects each other.
• Atmakaraka + Darakaraka; or aspects each other.
• 5^th lord +Darakaraka; or aspects each other.
• Amatyakarak + Putrakaraka/5^th lord; or aspects each other.
• Amatyakarak + Darakaraka; aspects each other.

 

These are auspicious yogas in Jaimini which confers benevolence and progress in a person’s life.

 

Jaimini Aspects are different from Parashar system

To understand Jaimini aspects, we need to understand the three types of Rashis.

• Movable rashi(sign): Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn are movable signs.
• Fixed rashi(sign): Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius are the Fixed signs.
• Dual (sign): Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces ae the dual signs.

The Movable signs aspects the fixed signs. The fixed signs aspects the movable signs. The dual signs aspects each other.

 

Dasha in Jaimini

Chara, Sthira and Mandook are the three Dasha in Jaimini. The Jaimini dasha is always seen as rashi wise. There are twelve rashis and the order of rashis is different here. Out of twelve rashis, six are calculated in the direct manner and other six are calculated in the indirect manner.

 

Conclusion - Can Parashar System be used with Jaimini for prediction?

Jaimini system of prediction is a complete predictive too in itself. Southern astrologers are seen to forward excellent and accurate predictions just by using Jaimini. However, Parashara and Jaimini, both the techniques when used together for prediction, a precise and more accurate prediction can be made. One system can be used to verify the forecast of the other method.

Jaimini and Parashar when used together can bring out the minute details of a person’s life and can be used for better guidance for a native.

The treatise of Jaimini is very mysterious and most of the interpretations are required from those scriptures. There is not much detailed interpretation available yet till this date. It is hoped that in future eminent astrologers will forward more revelations regarding Jaimini Sutram.