Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Atmakaraka
What is Darakaraka?
The Darakaraka is the planet with the lowest degree in any zodiac sign (excluding Rahu and Ketu). "Dara" means spouse. The Darakaraka represents the nature of your life partner — their qualities, appearance, temperament, and the dynamics of your marital relationship. Its sign placement indicates the type of partner you attract, while its house placement shows the area of life through which you are likely to meet your spouse. The Navamsa placement of the Darakaraka reveals the deeper soul connection with the partner.
Other Jaimini Karakas
The Jaimini system defines 7 Chara Karakas (variable significators) based on planetary degrees: Atmakaraka (highest degree — soul), Amatyakaraka (2nd highest — career/minister), Bhratrukaraka (3rd — siblings), Matrukaraka (4th — mother), Putrakaraka (5th — children), Gnatikaraka (6th — relatives/rivals), and Darakaraka (lowest — spouse). These Karakas work alongside the fixed significators of Parashara to provide a nuanced and multi-layered analysis of the birth chart.