Chapter 2
Karakas
The first lesson which must be learnt in Jaimini astrology is about the karakas. To apply it follow the steps given below:
1. Calculate the degrees of all planets properly, if necessary upto seconds.
2. Tabulate these planets (omitting Rahu and Ketu) from the highest to the lowest degrees, after excluding the signs, in a descending order.
3. Now starting from the highest degree to the lowest degree they shall be known as under:
1. Atmakaraka
2. Amatyakaraka
3. Bhratrikaraka
4. Matrikaraka
5. Putrakaraka
6. Gnatikaraka
7. Darakaraka
Sthirakarakas
It is always safe to use the planets, Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu also with their well¬-known significations. They are known as Sthirakarakas. Again Aspects here a distinction is made. I have found after examining thousands of horoscopes what Sitaram Jha has given (p.110) is quite dependable. The scheme outlined is:
1. The stronger planet between the Sun and Venus represents all father.
2. The stronger planet between the Moon and Venus represents mother.
3. Mars represents younger brother, sisters, brother-in-law and even mother.
4. Mercury represents uncles and aunt, (maternal and paternal)
5. Jupiter represents paternal grandfather.
6. Venus represents husband.
7. Saturn represents sons. (It appears strange to me)
8. Rahu represents paternal and maternal male grandparents.
9. Ketu represents paternal and maternal female grandparents. Note: Seven Karakas alone may not be able to clarify some subtle points in a horoscope. Combined with Sthirakarakas all areas get covered comprehensively.