Journey of the soul – Atmakaraka – the planet that controls this incarnation – Applied Vedic Astrology

Eye on Astrology: Atmakaraka-The Journey of the Soul

The great sage, Maharishi Parashara, had a devotee named Maharishi Jaimini, who commented on some of Parashara’s materials. Those days there were probably 2-3 hours of conversation and it was memorized by a thread which was memorized. Written and created by Gemini teaching formula, I am impressed by the richness of Jaimini astrology and its spiritual orientation and have undertaken some advanced studies with it and I find it very satisfying to study it.

One of the key concepts is called the king of the chart, Chara Atmakaraka, which is the planet with the highest degree in your chart with the exception of Rahu if it is the lowest degree. The goal of Atmakaraka is to direct the soul towards self-realization by purifying the hindrance tendencies and the consequences of karma that harm the progress of the soul. Atmakaraka is the ruler of this incarnation and has a special role. It is associated with the 1st house which gives it beneficial properties, but the 8th house also produces deep and surprising karmic lessons beyond expectations. Here is a list of basic lessons to teach whether it is the highest degree (or lowest with Rahu) in your vehicle. The tradition of KN Rao seems to have only 7 Atmakarakas and does not include Rahu while the tradition of Sanjay Rath from Orissa includes Rahu.

The lessons of Atmakaraka are often related to the qualities of the planet involved, but they often require learning of deeper and more afflicted qualities. He is deeply attached to the lessons of this incarnation. The specific meaning of the Atmakra will be colored by the sign in which it is, house, constellation, position in the Navamsa chart and the position of the moon. This can require hours of study and it is very exciting to pinpoint the purpose of the soul’s journey in this incarnation.

Here’s a thumbnail summary of the lessons to be learned by the planet with the highest degree (or lowest for Rahu) in your chart:

Sunday, Learning Humility and Overcoming Pride and Self-Importance, The Sun likes to be the center of attention (take Leos) but when the Sun is self-centered he has to learn to ask for help and realize that it has flaws and is far from perfect. They may become frustrated in their desire for fame and power and success and they need to realize that it is okay to be a team player. The Sun is often so overpowering in relationships that it can burn others out quickly and the lessons are often learned how to draw out your solar flames and your ego and learn to be in a relationship and let others in.

Moon, There is a need to learn compassion and sensitivity for others. The constant search for happiness is fleeting because the Moon is changing signs every 2.5 days and this creates restlessness. Often this can manifest in changing relationships or searching for the ideal partner and the important lesson is to enjoy every partner you experience and not think that the next one will be better. There is a constant search for peace of mind and discovery but they are never clear where they are going and the need to find happiness only in the present moment. The lunar day on which you are born, whether the moon is waxing or waning, will be particularly affected.

Mars: practicing non-violence in speech and deed, The lesson is often to accept defeat, and to be patient and even learning to be bored is not the nature of Mars, who wants to win. Humility will be important. This soul often has to learn the higher aspects of Mars which is to fight injustice and oppression but not physical or verbal violence. The wars that Mars must fight are internal wars, battling repressed anger and the need to learn to harness that energy for the good of others. Find a way to channel your burning fire into exercise and service and not let it extinguish and burn itself.

wed, speaking the truth and communicating only that which is uplifting, This means going beyond gossip and being careful to associate with the right people and not be influenced by the wrong crowd. Mercury Atmakaraka can tend to over-analyze everything so it is important to go beyond the intellect and into the heart. They have to learn to trust their intuition and stop questioning everything as it never leads to peace. Since Mercury is mutable and influences the planets to which it is associated, the Mercury Atmakaraka can be quite complex. The key to Mercury Atmakaraka is to learn to listen and not to misinterpret others, so listening and taking communication classes will be important for this soul journey.

JupiterNative should play the role of protector of others as a parent or teacher. These people may not want to teach but that is their mission on this planet. They are very intelligent and can easily enter into gurus and they naturally become mentors and teachers but they often lack the confidence that they are good enough to play that role. They need to trust their abilities and guide people when they ask. Because Jupiter is the karaka for husband, guru and children, especially women will face journey and challenges of a lifetime with husband and children. Typically, this requires acceptance rather than a desire to change others. If Jupiter is suffering greatly, it can know all personalities that eventually fail, so learning to be humble in helping others and knowing that you don’t know everything or could possibly know everything is very important. Is.

Venus, Learning to take control of physical passions and highly erotic experiences and learn to master relationships, It is a powerful soulcar in the form of Venus AK, like a jinn who can manifest his desires and desires but like stories 1001 Arabian Nights, You have to be careful what you wish for. For men, this AK can teach you to accept the imperfect spouse and control your passions and preserve your vital sexual energy and this is often important. There can be fights around love and feelings as Venus is a water planet so it will be important to control your emotions and realize that they are always changing and will never feel complete. And happy with another partner.

saturn: The planet of misery has to learn how not to cause pain, misery or misery to others and often suffer the suffering of others and learn how to share their burdenss. This is a difficult narcissist because it can usually lead to a lot of suffering in life and then the key is to take that experience and help others and carry their burden. The goal of Shani Atmakaraka is to go beyond suffering and realize that through meditation and service you can break out of the cycle of karma. If Saturn is strong in the horoscope, then Saturn can face sorrow and sufferings with great conservatism with a detachment. Saturn is the planet of responsibility, so one should face those tasks bravely and keep moving forward in life. A weak Saturn in AK i.e. Aries may be subject to hard work and shy away from responsibility and will have to learn to work hard and face the responsibility. Part of Shani AK’s journey is to overcome the pain of past and childhood and let go of the past and accept the challenging nature of life. God never promised that this avatar would be a picnic on the beach.

Rahu, The person has to suffer from the deceit of others and is often deceived and deceived himself, thus the native has to learn how to be pure and honest and straightforward. This Atmakaraka arises if Rahu has the lowest degree in your chart, often there are no planets at 0-2 and 28-30) Ketu Eight is not included in the plan because it always leads the soul to salvation. Often Rahu AK may face surprises and unexpected events and betrayal, betrayal and theft. The main lesson is to continue to trust God and your path and ask others for forgiveness for the miseries you have caused because Rahu AK is very hardworking. One has to learn to curb ambition, to be completely ethical and to control the senses and desires. Rahu has a very spiritual side so it is always important to turn to meditation. We have to learn that desires are never fulfilled in the material world and only in the Divine Spirit can one attain the happiness that it desires. Because there can be a great deal of unconscious fear and emotional storms in Rahu, he has to find stability in meditation or be a boat without being tossed by the waves. Because Rahu is colored by the planets, it is a conjunction and the zodiac in which it is in, this unique Atmakaraka has many tastes.

The house, nakshatra, 1/9 division (navamsa), the planet observing the atmakaraka, and even the deity at various degrees will further color the qualities and lessons of the soul’s planet or atmakaraka.

When one goes to the deep roots of astrology, one discovers its deep spiritual essence and purpose to guide the soul to liberation and salvation from the cycle of karma.

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