What is Amatyakaraka planet
In Vedic astrology amatyakaraka refers to a specific planet which has Second highest Degree in a birth chart or Horoscope. The word “Amatyakaraka” is derived from the Sanskrit words “Amatya,” meaning minister or counselor and “Karaka” meaning significator. In our Horoscope, every planet has degree and according to these degree we can undersatnd which planet has advanced the most or least in a sign. The Amatyakaraka planet is the planet with the second-highest degree in our chart or the Planet which gets the next highest degree after Atmakaraka.
In Ancient Hindu culture, Ministers were known as Amatya. They were Very close to the King and their Job was to give suggestion and Advice to King. As Atmakaraka (AK) planet is known as King of the Horoscope, the Relationship between AK and AmK has been considered the Raj yoga of First Order. If it is strong and in good dignity, it can execute the order of the Atma or soul. Amatyakaraka planet is close to king and fully understand the Atmakaraka planet and execute its wish.
The Amatyakaraka planet is believed to represent qualities related to career, profession, guidance and materialistic Success in our life. It is considered significant in determining our professional path and Success in our Career. It is also important for any kind of rewards and recognition.
Importance or Significance of Amatyakaraka planet
Amatyakaraka planet is all about karma or Actions. If we consider Atmakaraka planet(AK) as the king, Amatyakaraka Planet can be called Minister of the Horoscope. A minister always give suggestion to King and the King executes his orders through Minister. So it is the planet through which Atmakaraka tries to fulfill his wish. That is why it is so important when it comes to determine career and Profession. It plays a crucial Role in what we do and whether we are successful in it or not.
Amatyakaraka indicates Our Potential for Success in our chosen field. It signifies the qualities and characteristics that are crucial for career development. The Amatyakaraka often plays a crucial role in shaping our career path. The type of career and profession associated with the Amatyakaraka can have a direct impact on our income and financial status.
Amatyakaraka is also associated with our ability to collaborate and network effectively. Strong Amatyakaraka planet indicate a person who excels in forming alliances, seeking advice from mentors and leveraging relationships for career advancement.
The Amatyakaraka’s influence extends to social standing and reputation. It may indicate the level of respect and recognition the person earns in social and professional circles.
A strong and well-placed Amatyakaraka can contribute to material success, including financial stability and prosperity. The individual may experience positive financial outcomes in their career.
Dasamsa Chart or D10 chart is a divisional chart checked for finer judgment of Career. The importance of Amatyakaraka planet in D10 chart is very high. During the Chara Dasha of the signs ruled by amatyakaraka planet or occupied by Amatyakaraka planet is very important to identify the favorable period for Career Progress.
The Sign Where the Amatyakaraka Planet is Placed in D10 chart, The planets conjunct or aspecting this Planet in D10 chart gives hints towards our Profession. We have to check the 10th house and 10th lord of D10 chart with this planet.
Career or Profession indicated by different Amatyakaraka Planet
Amatyakaraka Sun
When Sun has the 2nd highest degree in a Horoscope, it becomes the Amatyakaraka planet. Sun Signifies Government, Administration, Power, Authority etc. So in a Horoscope Amatyakaraka Sun will try to give profession related to these field as its significance or planets associated with it. Amatyakaraka Sun will have a crucial role in deciding the Profession or career of the person. When sun is Amk it can give career as Government servant, Administrative officer, Magistrate, Doctor, Politician, Teacher etc.
Amatyakaraka Sun can give Leadership Qualities, enhance decision making etc. It will give inclination or interest towards career choice which bring Authority and recognition.
Franklin Roosevelt had Sun as Amk in his chart. In his chart, Amatyakaraka Sun was in 10th house with 10th Lord Venus. Though planet of creativity Venus was in 10th house still the Career was decided as Politics by Amatyakaraka Sun. Great Political Leader Lal Bahadur shastri also had Sun as amatyakaraka in his chart.
Amatyakaraka Moon
When Moon becomes Amatyakaraka, the career or profession will be largely decided by Moon. As, Moon represents Mind, Liquid Product, movement etc, Amatyakaraka Moon Will give Profession related to mental work, Philosopher, Spiritual Person, Big Bureaucrats, Business in Liquids, Sales job or any kind of Profession where lot of traveling and movement is required etc. As Moon also represents women or Ladies, so Amatyakaraka Moon may give business related to Ladies product also.
Moon as Amatyakaraka suggests a strong connection to emotions and intuition. So it is good for Spiritual Path. Swami Vivekananda had Amatyakaraka Moon conjunct with Saturn in 10th house. Sri Prabhupad, Arobindo Ghosh, Sai baba etc also had Amatyakaraka Moon in their chart. So we can assume that amatyakaraka Moon in chart is very good for spiritual progress.
Amatyakaraka Mars
When we see Amatyakaraka Mars in a birth chart, we can say that the person is most suitable for any kind of military work, Police service, any kind of Administrative work etc. Mars is the Army chief among the planets. It is Full of energy. So Amatyakaraka mars also tries to bring that energy in Profession and Career. Engineering, Police, Military, Surgeon, Investigator etc can be the profession of a native with amatyakaraka Mars.
Mars as Amatyakaraka indicates a driven and ambitious individual. It will give inclination towards Careers in competitive fields or those requiring initiative. Leadership roles in action-oriented fields may be prominent.
Amatyakaraka Mercury
Amatyakaraka Mercury gives profession related to Business, Education, teachers, clerks, Auditors etc. Mercury is the planet of mathematics and Logical and analytical skill. So if a person has strong Amatyakaraka Mercury, he can become good Lawyer, scientist etc also. It is the Planet of communication as well. So good Marketing Executives also have the influence of Amatyakaraka Mercury. Many good astrologers also have strong Mercury as Amatyakaraka Planet.
Amatyakaraka Jupiter
We Know that Jupiter is the planet of wisdom, Knowledge, Religion etc. So amatyakaraka Jupiter can indicate Profession related to Teachers, Professors, Scholars, Priests, Religious leaders etc. Jupiter also signify Money. So amatyakaraka Jupiter can give Banking Profession as well.
Jupiter as Amatyakaraka indicates a philosophical and wisdom-oriented approach.
Amatyakaraka Venus
In today’s World Venus is the most important Planet Because most of the materialistic things that we want to poses is under the control of Venus. So a strong and unafflicted Venus is a great Boon. Amatyakaraka Venus can give profession related to Acting, Singing and all sort of creative field. It can also give profession related to web designing, graphics designing, fashion designing etc. Many big Politicians like Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi etc also had strong Amatyakaraka venus in their chart.
Amatyakaraka Saturn
We know that saturn signify jobs related to hard work, repetition, service to the society etc. So when amatyakaraka saturn is strong, it can actually make a person clerk, Government servant, Social worker etc. It is the planet of Justice also. So a person with amatyakaraka saturn can become good judicial officer or judges. It also indicates Masses. So a Mass Leader can be indicated with Amatyakaraka Saturn.
Its Placement in Kendra(1,4,7,10) from Lagna gives Good intelligence. If this Planet is in Kendra from Atmakaraka Planet, it creates a Raj Yoga and the native start using his/her intelligence at an early age. If it is placed in 10th house or with 10 lord it creates a Raja Yoga.
Result of Amatyakaraka Planet in Different Houses
Amatyakaraka in 1st House
If Amatyakaraka Planet is in the 1st house, Personal identity and individuality play a significant role in career choices. It gives a strong desire for recognition and success in the public sphere. We give Emphasis on self-expression and personal identity in career choices. This also gives Strong leadership potential and a desire to be recognized for individuality.
Amatyakaraka in 2nd House
If amatyakaraka planet is in 2nd House, Career choices are influenced by financial considerations and values. It gives Success in professions related to finance, banking, or material resources. This shows a a connection between career and wealth and financial success is a significant motivator. Communication skills play a crucial role in professional success.
Amatyakaraka in 3rd House
If Amatyakaraka planet is in 3rd house, it gives a communicative and expressive approach to work and professional pursuits. This indicates Success through effective communication, networking, and skillful interactions. This shows Emphasis on skills, communication, and relationships with siblings. It also indicates a Possible careers in writing, communication, sales, or networking. Success through collaboration and teamwork.
Amatyakaraka in 4th House
When Amatyakaraka Planet is placed in 4th house, it shows a focus on stability, home, and emotional fulfillment in the professional decisions. Success in professions related to real estate, homeland security, or nurturing roles. This shows Success through stability and emotional fulfillment in the workplace.
Amatyakaraka in 5th House
If Amatyakaraka planet in 5th house shows Creative self-expression and innovation are emphasized in career choices. Success in roles related to creativity, entertainment or working with children. This shows Potential for careers in the arts, entertainment or working with children. It indicates Success through passion and innovative thinking. So Creativity and self-expression are central to career choices.
Amatyakaraka in 6th House
Amatyakaraka planet in 6th house shows a service-oriented approach to work and overcoming challenges. This shows a Success in professions related to healthcare or Medical field, social work, Judiciary and Legal Work, or problem-solving roles. It shows An inclination towards service-oriented professions and helping others. So Success through attention to detail and overcoming challenges. Success is indicated in Careers Like healthcare, social work or roles involving problem-solving.
Amatyakaraka in 7th House
Amatyakaraka in 7th house indicates Relationships and partnerships play a significant role in career choices. It shows Success in careers Like counseling, Business or working with others closely, Human resource, Sales & Marketing etc. This also indicates Success through collaboration and maintaining harmonious Working relationships.
Amatyakaraka in 8th House
Amatyakaraka in 8th house indicates Careers related to research, Business Analyst, IT analyst, Healthcare Sector or Medical field, psychology or transformative fields, deep analysis etc. Success through handling complex situations and navigating change. This also indicates Interest in occult or esoteric subjects Like Astrology or Numerology etc. 8th house indicates Sudden events which can also impact our career choices.
Amatyakaraka in 9th House
Amatyakaraka in 9th house indicates Emphasis on higher education, philosophy, Higher wisdom or spirituality in career pursuits. So Careers in teaching, publishing, Writing or roles involving cultural exchange etc is very favorable. This also shows philosophical, ethical approach and quest for knowledge to work and career choices.
Amatyakaraka in 10th House
Amatyakaraka in 10th house indicates Ambition and public recognition are driving forces in our career decisions. So it can give success in leadership roles, government positions, Administrative work or entrepreneurship. It also indicates Success through hard work, effort and intelligence. Amatyakaraka planet in 10th house or with 10th Lord indicates good Success in Professional Life.
Amatyakaraka in 11th House
Amatyakaraka in 11th house indicates good Success in Careers in networking, social activism or roles involving community outreach etc. It Shows Success through building extensive networks and collaborative efforts. Amatyakaraka Planet in 11th house is Good for career growth.
Amatyakaraka in 12th House
Amatyakaraka planet in 12th house is not good but if it is strong Like if it is in own Sign or exaltation sign, it can give benefit from Foreign connection or Foreign country. This shows Success in Careers in spiritual counseling, healing, Social work or humanitarian efforts etc.
Conclusion
The Amatyakaraka often plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s career path. The type of career and profession associated with the Amatyakaraka can have a direct impact on our income and financial status. Depending on the Amatyakaraka Planet, certain careers will
be more financially rewarding. Our career choices, financial investments should be alligned with the Amatyakaraka planet for better growth and Gain.
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