What is the Amatyakaraka (AmK) in Jaimini Astrology?

The Amatyakaraka (AmK) is the planet in a birth chart that holds the second-highest degree. In the Jaimini system, it acts as the 'Minister' of the horoscope, signifying an individual's career, professional status, and financial success. It is the primary indicator of how a person achieves their material goals.

How is Amatyakaraka different from Atmakaraka?

While the Atmakaraka (AK) represents the soul's internal purpose and deepest desires (The King), the Amatyakaraka (AmK) represents the external actions and professional path taken to fulfill that purpose (The Minister). The AK shows 'why' you are here, while the AmK shows 'how' you interact with the material world.

Can Amatyakaraka predict professional peaks and promotions?

Yes. Significant career advancements and professional peaks typically occur during the Chara Dasha of the sign containing the Amatyakaraka, or the sign aspecting it. Additionally, when Jupiter transits over the natal AmK planet, it often triggers periods of expansion, salary hikes, or new job opportunities.

What does a Maharaja Yoga involve regarding the AmK?

A Maharaja Yoga is formed when the Atmakaraka (AK) and the Amatyakaraka (AmK) are in a strong relationship, such as being in the same sign, aspecting each other, or placed in mutual Kendras. This alignment signifies that the person's soul purpose and career are perfectly synchronized, often leading to extreme power and wealth.

Which planet is best to have as an Amatyakaraka?

The 'best' planet depends on the desired career path. A Sun AmK is excellent for leadership and government roles; a Jupiter AmK is ideal for banking, law, or consulting; and a Mercury AmK excels in trading, coding, and business. The strength of the AmK's placement in the houses (such as the 10th or 11th) is often more important than the specific planet itself.

Amatyakaraka (AmK) Decoded: Your Personal Minister of Wealth

By Bavishyavani Research Team | Wealth Division Updated: January 23, 2026

Let’s be brutally honest about your career. Most people are working jobs that have nothing to do with their destiny. They followed a trend, took a degree because their parents said so, and now they wonder why they are “successful” but miserable—or worse, working hard and staying broke.

In Jaimini Astrology, we don’t just look at the 10th House to see your career. We look at a specific person in your cosmic cabinet: the Amatyakaraka AmK.

The word “Amatya” means Minister or Counselor. In ancient kingdoms, the King (Atmakaraka AK) decided what to do, but the Minister (Amatyakaraka AmK) decided how to do it. The Minister handled the treasury, the taxes, and the administration.

If your Amatyakaraka AmK is strong, you are the person who gets things done. You are the high-achiever, the rainmaker, the one who climbs the ladder while others are still looking for the first rung.

If you want to know:

What field you should actually be in.
When your biggest promotion is coming.
How to unlock the “Raja Yoga” of wealth.

Then you need to stop obsessing over your Sun sign and start studying your Minister.

Part 1: What is Amatyakaraka (AmK)?

The Amatyakaraka AmK is the planet with the Second Highest Degrees in your chart.

While the Atmakaraka AK represents your Soul (Internal), the Amatyakaraka AmK represents your Karma (External). It is the bridge between your spiritual purpose and your material success.

The “Power Move”: If your AmK is a friend to your AK, your life is smooth. Your job supports your soul. If they are enemies, you will always feel like your career is “stealing” your life. You’ll be the person who wins the award at work but goes home feeling empty.

Part 2: How to Find Your Amatyakaraka (AmK)

List your planets (Sun through Saturn/Rahu).
Find the one with the Highest Degree (That’s your Atmakaraka AK).
Find the one with the Second Highest Degree.
That is your Amatyakaraka AmK.

Example Chart Degrees:

Mars: 28° 10′ (AK)
Jupiter: 26° 45′ (AmK)
Venus: 21° 30′
Sun: 15° 05′

Result: Jupiter is the Minister of this chart.

Part 3: Decoding the Minister (Planets as AmK)

The nature of the planet that becomes your Amatyakaraka AmK determines your Professional Style.

1. Sun as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Leader.
Career: Government, Politics, CEOs, Founders, Medicine.
Style: You need to be in charge. You cannot work in a cubicle taking orders from a middle-manager. Your wealth comes from Authority.

2. Moon as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Caretaker.
Career: PR, HR, Hospitality, Nursing, Food Industry, Psychology.
Style: You work with the masses. Your wealth comes from Popularity and Service. You need a job that feels “emotionally fulfilling.”

3. Mars as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Warrior.
Career: Engineering, Construction, Real Estate, Surgery, Police, Tech Sales.
Style: You are a problem solver. You love high-stakes environments. Your wealth comes from Victory and Action.

4. Mercury as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Intellectual.
Career: Trading, Accounting, Coding, Journalism, Marketing, Law.
Style: You monetize your brain. You are the “Middleman.” Your wealth comes from Information and Speed.

5. Jupiter as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Guru.
Career: Banking, Consulting, Teaching, Law, Astrology, Philosophy.
Style: People pay for your advice. You are the strategist. Your wealth comes from Wisdom and Expansion.

6. Venus as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Artist.
Career: Fashion, Design, Cinema, Luxury Goods, Diplomacy, Finance.
Style: You create beauty or manage luxury. Your wealth comes from Aesthetics and Pleasure.

7. Saturn as Amatyakaraka AmK

The Vibe: The Architect.
Career: Manufacturing, Mining, Agriculture, heavy Admin, Oil & Gas.
Style: You are the marathon runner. You don’t mind the grind. Your wealth comes from Structure, Discipline, and Longevity.

Part 4: The Placement (AmK in Houses)

Where your Minister sits tells you where the “Money Pot” is located.

AmK in 1st/5th/9th (Trikonas): The “Blessed Career.” Success comes relatively easily. You are naturally talented in your field.
AmK in 10th House: The “Powerhouse.” You will be famous in your profession. You are a workaholic and will reach the top of your field.
AmK in 11th House: The “Wealth Magnet.” You make massive gains through your network. You are destined to be rich.
AmK in 6th/8th/12th: The “Hidden Success.” You might work in research, hospitals, or foreign lands. Success comes after overcoming major obstacles.

Part 5: Amatyakaraka (AmK) & The Raja Yoga

This is the billion-dollar secret of Jaimini.

The Equation of Ultimate Power:

Atmakaraka (AK) + Amatyakaraka (AmK) = Maharaja Yoga

If your King (AK) and Minister (AmK) are together or aspecting each other, you have a Maharaja Yoga (The Yoga of Great Kings).

How to check:

Are your AK and AmK in the same sign?
Do they aspect each other (Sign Aspects)?
Are they in mutual Kendras (1, 4, 7, 10 from each other)?

If YES, you are destined for a position of extreme power and wealth. Your soul’s purpose and your professional work are one. There is no internal conflict. You are a freight train of success.

Part 6: Timing Professional Peaks (Dasha of AmK)

“When will I finally get my break?” The Amatyakaraka AmK holds the calendar.

The Golden Rules of Timing:

Chara Dasha of the AmK Sign: When you run the Dasha of the sign containing your AmK, you reach your peak.
Chara Dasha of the Sign Aspecting AmK: This is the secondary peak. Growth is rapid.
Transit of Jupiter: When Jupiter transits over your AmK planet, it’s “Expansion Year.” This is the time to switch jobs or ask for a massive raise.

The “Warning”: If you run the Dasha of the sign 6th or 8th from your AmK, keep your head down. This is the “Minister’s Exile.” You might face workplace politics, a demotion, or a failed business venture.

Part 7: Case Study (The Rising Executive)

Let’s look at a real-world scenario.

The Profile:

Atmakaraka (AK): Saturn (The King wants discipline).
Amatyakaraka (AmK): Sun in Leo.
Placement: AmK is in the 10th House.

The Analysis:

AmK Sun in Leo: He is a natural leader. He belongs in a “High-Status” environment.
10th House: His professional recognition will be public. He will have a title.
The Event: During his Leo Chara Dasha (The sign of his AmK), he went from a Senior Manager to a VP of a Fortune 500 company.
The Result: Because his AK (Saturn) was a friend to his AmK (Sun) in the Navamsha, the power didn’t corrupt him. He became a “Respected Ruler.”

Part 8: Action Plan (Fixing Your Career)

If your career is stagnant in 2026, you need a “Ministerial Intervention.”

1. Audit the Planet: Identify your Amatyakaraka AmK. Are you working in a field that matches its energy?

Example: If your AmK is Venus (Beauty/Finance) but you are working in Construction (Mars), you are fighting your Minister. Transition into Real Estate Finance or Interior Design.

2. The “Activation” Remedy: Strengthen your AmK through your daily habits.

Sun AmK: Wake up before sunrise. Be punctual.
Mercury AmK: Keep a journal. Learn a new language or skill.
Saturn AmK: Do the “boring” tasks first. Volunteer for the long-term projects nobody wants.

3. The Gemstone Boost: Wearing the gemstone of your Amatyakaraka AmK is like giving your Minister a better office. It helps your professional energy manifest more clearly in the physical world.

Conclusion: Hire Your Minister

The Amatyakaraka AmK is your professional GPS. Stop wandering around wondering what you should do with your life. The degree of your planets has already decided your rank in the world.

Are you the Warrior (Mars)? Go conquer.
Are you the Guru (Jupiter)? Go advise.
Are you the Trader (Mercury)? Go deal.

Find your AmK. Align your work with its nature. And wait for its Dasha. Your throne is waiting.

FAQ: Amatyakaraka (AmK)

Q: Can AmK be the same planet as AK? A: No. By definition, AK is the highest degree and AmK is the second highest. They must be two different planets (or at least different degrees of the same planet if using certain complex Jaimini variations, but in the standard 7/8 Karaka scheme, they are distinct).

Q: Is AmK more important than the 10th Lord? A: In Jaimini, Yes. The 10th Lord shows the activity of work. The Amatyakaraka AmK shows the success and status of work. You can work hard (Strong 10th Lord) but never get promoted (Weak AmK).

Q: What if my AmK is Debilitated? A: This is “The Lowly Minister.” It means you might work in “low” or “unconventional” fields, or you have to work harder than others to get the same recognition. However, if a debilitated AmK has Neecha Bhanga (Cancellation), you will rise from the bottom to the very top—a classic “Rags to Riches” story.

Q: Does AmK show my boss? A: Yes. The nature of your Amatyakaraka AmK often describes the type of people who help you rise. If your AmK is Jupiter, your bosses will be mentors. If it’s Mars, your bosses will be taskmasters who push you to your limit.

Amatyakaraka (AmK): Your Minister of Finance & Career