Profession
As per Prashar method of Vedic astrology, the l0th house rules the profession, occupation, fame and honour. Dr BV Raman, the legend in Astrology and Modern times authority , present time authority on Astrology has explained the Sutras of Jaimini. In Jaimini system Karakamsa seems to play important part in indicating the nature of profession one is likely to pursue. It is difficult to judge a particular nature of the occupation, yet considering the interests, Desh, Kaal and Patra a better guess can be made as per methods formulated by Jaimini.
The following combinations are to be applied with reference to Karakamsa. Atmakaraka is the planet who gets the highest number of degrees in a sign. Karakamsa is the Navamsa occupied by Atmakaraka planet. But the Karakamsha is used in the birth-chart (Rasi Chakra) rather than the Navamsa-Chart.
If the Karakamsa or its 10th house is not occupied by any planet, take the lord of the 10th from Karakamsa and judge profession considering his position in the Navamsa.
Planets in Karkamsha
The Sun in Karakamsa confers political leadership or State service.
Full Moon and Venus in Karakamsa give rise to authors, preceptors and to those who make a living by the dissemination of knowledge.
When Mars is in the amsa of Atmakaraka then a profession involving dealing with factories, printing presses, chemicals, fires and metallurgy will be involved.
Mercury makes one a businessman, sculptor, artist, cloth merchant and well versed in classical.
Jupiter in Karakamsa produces a deep scholar in religious subjects and a profound philosopher.
Venus in Karakamsa gives rise to authors, rulers, ministers and Government officers.
Saturn makes one a businessman.
When well-known Rahu is in Karakamsa, the person takes out livelihood by Dhanurvidya or as a druggist, swindler or a profession involving manufacture of machinery or one may become a mechanic.
Ketu renders the person earn his livelihood by fraudulent and deceitful means.
Rahu and Ravi in Karakamsa devoid of affiictions indicate doctors solely dealing with poisonous drugs, or preferably chemists and druggists; one lives by the art of swindling others.
Other Combinations for Karkamsha
If Karakamsa Rasi falls in the sign of Gulika and aspected by Moon. The person lives by the performance of sacrifices and other religious ceremonies when Karakamsa joined by Ketu is aspected by Venus. The Sun and Venus aspecting Karakamsa makes one an ambassador or servant of the Crown.
The Sun in the 10th house aspected by Jupiter alone-the person lives by protecting cattle, ie by running a dairy farm or the like. Malefics in the 3rd and 6th from Karakamsa give rise to agriculture and gardening,
Guru in the 9th from Karakamsa denotes income through large estates or landed properties. One may take to alchemy if the Moon occupying Karakamsa is aspected by Venus.
The person will be a doctor if the Karakamsa occupied by Moon is aspected by Mercury.
If Saturn occupies Karakamsa or the 4th from it, the person become skilled in using arms and consequently may take to police or military career. One becomes a watch-maker or horologist if Karakamsa or the 4th from it is joined by Ketu.
Rahu in the position suggested above may give a profession like manufacturing machinery or mining.
The Sun or Mars in the 4th from Karakamsa makes the person live by bearing different kinds of arms.
The Moon and Jupiter in the Karakamsa or in the 5th from it indicates that the person become a famous writer, author, editor or a journalist. If instead of Jupiter, Venus joins the above position, the person will be a mediocre writer, author or editor. One becomes a great poet or litterateur if Venus alone joins Karakamsa or the 5th from it. Guru in the above position confers all around knowledge and the person becomes an author. A person becomes a high official of the Government if Guru or Sukra occupies the 5th from the lords of Lagna and the 7th. If malefics from lords of Lagna and the 7th are posited in the 3rd or 6th, one becomes a Commander.
When the malefic and benefic influences in respect of Karakamsa are evenly disposed, the subject becomes a leader of his community. It will be seen from the above that the position of Karakamsa and the disposition of planets in certain houses from it are the main considerations in determining the allocation or nature of livelihood. The strength of the combinations will be augmented or weakened according as the planets and signs concerned are under benefic or malefic Argalas.
Planets and Professions
Based upon the sutras, following allocation of professions could be made to the different planets.
Sun – Presidents, Kings, Ministers and other high ranking Government services.
Moon – Ministers and high officers of the Government.
Mars -Commanders-in-chief, scientists and fire industries.
Mercury – Professors of philosophy, authors, artists, sculptors, weavers, journalists, editors, lawyers, intellectuals and even businessmen.
Jupiter- Priests, judges, professors of philosophy and leaders in general.
Venus- Officials of the Government, ambassadors and representatives of ruling heads.
Saturn- Ordinary or common professions, manufacture of arms and ammunitions, hardware merchants, printing, body-guards, etc.
Rahu- Thieves, body-guards, doctors and healers.
Ketu- Servants, labourers, drivers, mechanics, masons and brick-layers.
Example Chart 1
In this chart, Sun is the Atmakarka and placed in Taurus sign in Navamsha.
Karkamsha is Taurus.
In Karkamsha, Taurus or 10th sign Aquarius, no planet is posted.
So take the 10th lord from Karkamsha, Saturn conjunct with Moon. Saturn is aspected by Dual sign signs and by Mars and Venus. Considering the combinations below Native is a Military officer
(Moon – Ministers and high officers of the Government)
(Saturn- Ordinary or common professions, manufacture of arms and ammunitions, hardware merchants, printing, body-guards, etc.)
(Venus- Officials of the Government, ambassadors and representatives of ruling heads.)
(Mars -Commanders-in-chief, scientists and fire industries.)
Example 2
In the example Chart, Saturn is the Atmakarak Planet. It is placed in Scorpio sign in Navamsha. So Scorpio is the Karkamsha.
In this example, Scorpio, the Karkamsha or its 10th house Leo is not occupied by any planet, take the lord of 10th from Karkamsha (Sun lord of Leo sign) and consider its position in Navamsha which is in Scorpio.
10th Lord from karkamsha is associated with Ju, Sa, Me, Ve. Sun is exalted. Venus author, Sun Govt official,
Sun – Presidents, Kings, Ministers and other high ranking Government services.
Mercury – Professors of philosophy, authors, artists, sculptors, weavers, journalists, editors, lawyers,
intellectuals and even businessmen.
Jupiter- Priests, judges, professors of philosophy and leaders in general.
Venus- Officials of the Government, ambassadors and representatives of ruling heads.
Saturn- Ordinary or common professions, manufacture of arms and ammunition, hardware merchants, printing, body-guards, etc.
So the native will reach a very high position in life. He may be doing different profession after reaching at peak of his job.
ASTRO GIVA 