What is the Putrakaraka (PK) in Jaimini Astrology?

The Putrakaraka (PK) is the planet in a birth chart that holds the fifth-highest degree. In the Jaimini system, it is the primary significator of 'Putra' (progeny), creative intelligence, speculation, and legacy. It represents the 'future value' of an individual's life, including children, startups, and long-term investments.

Does Putrakaraka (PK) only represent children?

While classical texts focus on children, in a modern context, the Putrakaraka (PK) represents all 'brainchildren.' This includes creative projects, intellectual property, business startups, and any legacy that outlasts the individual. It is the planet that determines how one's ideas and assets will grow over time.

How does the Putrakaraka (PK) influence investment success?

The PK is the 'Speculation Planet.' When it is well-placed in houses like the 2nd, 5th, or 11th, it grants an instinct for wealth through the stock market and compounding assets. If the Putrakaraka (PK) and Amatyakaraka (AmK) aspect each other, it creates a 'Wealth Bridge,' allowing a person to successfully fund large portfolios through their career income.

What happens if Putrakaraka (PK) and Atmakaraka (AK) are in a relationship?

When the Putrakaraka (PK) and the Atmakaraka (AK) are conjoined or aspecting each other, it creates a powerful Creative Yoga. This suggests that the individual's soul purpose is deeply tied to creation and innovation. This is a common signature in the charts of visionary founders, legendary artists, and those destined to leave a significant mark on the world.

Can Putrakaraka (PK) help time the launch of a business?

Yes. Significant 'births'—whether of a child or a major creative project like a startup—typically occur during the Chara Dasha of the sign containing the Putrakaraka, or a sign that aspects the PK. These periods are highly auspicious for starting ventures that are intended to grow and become a legacy.

Putrakaraka (PK) Decoded: Your Planet for Legacy, Kids & Big Ideas

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

Let’s talk about the difference between “Getting Rich” and “Creating a Dynasty.” We’ve spent the last few articles looking at your Amatyakaraka (AmK), which is your ability to work and earn. But work has a limit. You can only work so many hours a day.

To reach the next level of wealth—Exponential Wealth—you need something that works for you. You need a legacy. You need a “brainchild” that takes on a life of its own.

In Jaimini Astrology, this is the domain of the Putrakaraka PK.

The word “Putra” means Son or Child. In ancient times, your “wealth” was your children because they would carry your name and your assets forward. In 2026, your “Putra” isn’t just your biological kids. It is your Startups, your Stock Portfolio, your Creative IP, and your Disruptive Ideas.

If your Putrakaraka PK is strong, your ideas turn into gold. Your investments compound. Your children bring you pride and wealth. If your Putrakaraka PK is weak, you might earn well, but you’ll be the “last of your line”—your money disappears after you’re gone, or your investments constantly “tank” because they lack the vitality of growth.

Part 1: What is Putrakaraka (PK)?

The Putrakaraka PK is the planet with the Fifth Highest Degrees in your chart (in the 7-Karaka system).

It is the significator of the 5th House functions:

Suta (Children): Your biological offspring and their success.
Dhi (Intelligence): Your “Guts” or creative intelligence.
Mantrapada (Knowledge): Your spiritual or technical mastery.
Speculation: Your ability to play the market and win.

The “Wealth Booster”: In Jaimini, the Putrakaraka PK is a key player in Raja Yogas. Why? Because a King without an heir (PK) is a failure. In business, a CEO without a succession plan (PK) is a risk. Your PK shows the “Future Value” of your current life.

Part 2: How to Calculate Putrakaraka (PK)

You know the routine by now. We are ranking the planets by their degree (0° to 30°).

AK (Atmakaraka): 1st Highest Degree.
AmK (Amatyakaraka): 2nd Highest Degree.
BK (Bhratrukaraka): 3rd Highest Degree.
MK (Matrukaraka): 4th Highest Degree.
PK (Putrakaraka): 5th Highest Degree.

Example Chart:

Sun: 29° (AK)
Saturn: 27° (AmK)
Jupiter: 22° (BK)
Venus: 18° (MK)
Mercury: 14° 10′ (PK)

Result: Mercury is your Putrakaraka PK.

Part 3: Decoding the “Creator” (Planets as PK)

The nature of your Putrakaraka PK tells you the source of your creative genius and the nature of your legacy.

1. Sun as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: High-status children or a legacy in government/leadership.
Creativity: You create through “Identity.” You build brands that represent authority.
Investment: Your “brainchildren” are large-scale, central, and highly visible.

2. Moon as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: Emotional connection with the public. Your kids are likely artistic or nurturing.
Creativity: You create through “Feeling.” You are a storyteller, a chef, or a designer who touches the heart.
Investment: You invest in things that provide “nurturing” (Real estate, food industry, silver).

3. Mars as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: Strong, athletic, or technical children. A legacy built on “Conquest.”
Creativity: You create through “Logic” and “Force.” You build machines, code, or disruptive tech.
Investment: High-risk, high-reward. Venture capital, real estate flipping, or technical startups.

4. Mercury as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: Extremely intelligent, chatty, or business-minded children. A legacy of “Information.”
Creativity: You create through “Communication.” Books, software, trading algorithms, or marketing campaigns.
Investment: The stock market, short-term trades, and “Intellectual Property.”

5. Jupiter as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: The “Golden Child.” Your children are wise, religious, or teachers. Your legacy is “Wisdom.”
Creativity: You create through “Expansion.” You build schools, banks, or spiritual foundations.
Investment: Long-term compounding. Gold, blue-chip stocks, and large institutions.

6. Venus as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: Beautiful, artistic, and lucky children. A legacy of “Pleasure.”
Creativity: You create through “Beauty.” Fashion, cinema, luxury products, or social diplomacy.
Investment: Fine art, luxury real estate, entertainment stocks, and currencies.

7. Saturn as Putrakaraka PK

The Legacy: Disciplined, late-born, or extremely hardworking children. A legacy of “Iron.”
Creativity: You create through “Structure.” You build factories, infrastructure, or massive administrative systems.
Investment: “Old Money” style. Land, minerals, manufacturing, and long-term bonds.

Part 4: The Placement (PK in Houses)

Where your Putrakaraka PK sits shows where your “Future Fortune” is growing.

PK in 1st/5th/9th (Trikonas): The Genius Signature. Your ideas are naturally lucky. Your children will bring you immense happiness and wealth. Your “Speculation” is usually spot on.
PK in 2nd House: Your children/creative projects will directly increase your bank balance. “Wealth from Ideas.”
PK in 11th House: Your creative projects will reach the masses and bring massive gains. Your network fuels your legacy.
PK in 6th/8th/12th: The Struggle. Your children might have health issues, or your creative projects face constant delays/losses.
- Fix: If PK is in the 8th, your legacy comes through “Deep Research” or “Sudden Transformation” (like a pivot in business).

Part 5: PK & The Investment Yoga

If you want to know if you should quit your job and trade full-time, look at your Putrakaraka PK vs. your Amatyakaraka (AmK).

The “Wealth Bridge”:

Find your AmK (Career).
Find your PK (Investment/Speculation).
If they aspect each other: You can successfully bridge your “Day Job” with “Investments.” You are the type of person who works a job (AmK) to fund a portfolio (PK) that eventually makes you richer than the job.

The “Creative Entrepreneur” Yoga: If PK and AK (Atmakaraka) are together or aspecting:

Your Soul’s purpose (AK) is to “Create” (PK).
You are not meant to follow; you are meant to lead your own “Idea.” This is the signature of great artists and visionary founders.

Part 6: Timing the “Birth” (Dasha of PK)

When will your startup get funded? When will you have a child? When will your book become a bestseller?

The Timeline Rules:

Chara Dasha of the PK Sign: This is the most active period for “New Beginnings.” A child is born, an investment matures, or a creative project takes flight.
Dasha of the Sign Aspecting PK: You receive help or recognition for your ideas.
The 5th from Dasha Sign: If the 5th sign from the current Chara Dasha sign contains the Putrakaraka PK, that sub-period brings a windfall from speculation.

The “Warning”: If you run a Dasha that is the 8th from your PK, your “Legacy” is under threat. A business might fail, or an investment might go to zero. Do not double down during this period.

Part 7: Case Study (The Accidental Author)

The Profile:

AmK (Career): Saturn (Worked in a boring corporate job for 15 years).
PK (Creativity): Mercury in the 9th House.
The Connection: AmK and PK had no connection. He kept his job and his writing separate.

The Event:

During his Saturn Dasha, he was just a worker.
He entered the Chara Dasha of Gemini (The sign of his Putrakaraka PK – Mercury).
The Result: He finally published his book. It became a global bestseller. The PK (Mercury/Writing) overrode the AmK (Saturn/Corporate). He retired at 40 because his “Legacy” (PK) made more money than his “Work” (AmK).

Part 8: Action Plan (Nurturing the PK)

In 2026, everyone is a “Creator” in some way. Here is how to fuel your Putrakaraka PK.

1. Identify your “Seed”: Look at your PK. What is the planet?

Mars PK: Your “Seed” is a technical solution or a physical build.
Venus PK: Your “Seed” is an aesthetic brand or a luxury experience.
Mercury PK: Your “Seed” is a course, a blog, or a trading system.

2. Give it Time: The PK is about “Growth.” Unlike the AmK (which gives a monthly salary), the PK takes time to mature. Do not quit your AmK (Job) until your PK (Legacy) has had at least one full Antardasha (sub-period) to prove itself.

3. The “Speculation” Remedy: If you lose money in the market constantly, your Putrakaraka PK might be afflicted by a malefic (like Saturn or Rahu).

Remedy: Stop “Gambling” (High frequency) and move to “Investing” (Low frequency). Satisfy the Saturn energy by being patient.

Conclusion: Don’t Just Work; Create

The Amatyakaraka (AmK) makes you a successful employee. The Putrakaraka PK makes you a legend.

If you only follow your AmK, you will be well-off but tired. If you find and nurture your Putrakaraka PK, you build something that outlasts you. You create “Shree” (Auspiciousness) for your future generations.

Go calculate your PK degree. Find your brainchild. And start planting the seeds for your 2026 legacy.

FAQ: Putrakaraka (PK)

Q: Can PK predict the gender of children? A: In classical Jaimini, yes.

Male Signs/Planets (Sun, Jupiter, Mars): Often indicate male children.
Female Signs/Planets (Moon, Venus): Often indicate female children.
Neutral (Mercury/Saturn): Can be either, depending on the aspects.
Note: Modern astrology focuses more on the success and nature of the children rather than gender.

Q: What if my PK is the same as my AK? A: This is rare but possible in some 7-Karaka variations. It means your Soul (AK) and your Creativity (PK) are the exact same thing. You must create to feel alive. If you are not building or nurturing something, you will feel a deep soul-level void.

Q: Does PK show my students? A: Yes. If you are a teacher or coach, the Putrakaraka PK represents your students/followers. A strong PK means your “Disciples” will become famous and carry your teachings forward.

Q: How does PK influence “Stock Market” success? A: If Mercury or Rahu is your Putrakaraka PK and is well-placed (in the 2nd, 5th, or 11th house), you have an “Instinct” for speculation. You can see trends before they happen. If Saturn is your PK, you should only do long-term value investing.

Putrakaraka (PK): Your Planet of Legacy & Creative Wealth