Atmakaraka Mercury - Mercury Atmakaraka

Atma means ‘soul’ and Karaka means ‘significator’. Atmakaraka is the significator of the soul’s desire. According to the Vedic philosophy, a soul has rebirth to fulfill all the unfinished desires of the past lives. The Atmakaraka is also called Atmeshvara and is the final authority in all matters. the bondage and Moksha are determined.

There are two types of Atmakaraka - the natural Atmakaraka and the movable Atmakarka. If the Atmakaraka favours the activity done by the native then the work is accomplished. While, If the Atmakaraka does not approve the activity of the native then the accomplishment is difficult.

The Chal Atmakaraka or movable Atmakaraka is the planet that has maximum degrees of all the planets in the natal chart. Hence, any of the planet from the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn or Rahu having the highest degree in the horoscope becomes the Atmakarka. Ketu being the significator of Moksha cannot be considered as char Atmakaraka. Moksha is the destination of the soul which is the ultimate aim.

Let us now discuss the results of an Atmakaraka Mercury

With an Atmakaraka Mercury, a person should try to control his speech and be truthful at all times. Such a person is strongly attached to writing. As a result, he is also attached to pends, inks, stationery and all kinds of universities and institutions of learning. People with an Atmakaraka Mercury are passionate about learning. Hence, they are always learning something new. Such people may face many challenges presented through life. They may be misinterpreted and unintentionally hurt others.

People with an Atmakaraka Mercury are always inclined towards books. Books bring them good luck and they may even have a library at home. Such people face a lot of challenges in relationships with friends and colleagues. They may see a lot of ups and downs in relationships. Relationships with relatives, especially in-laws are a question mark in their lives and this is where their patience fail. They love children, gardens and can fight for mother earth. They make efforts to save the environment and eco-system. People with an Atmakaraka Mercury believe in health food.

People with an Atmakaraka Mercury are always interested in Architecture, Geography and Sculpture. In case Mars is also involved, a person may even be inclined towards Mathematics and logic. A person with an Atmakaraka Mercury may also be interested in dance, yoga, newspapers, magazines, television etc. Caring for in laws, relatives, and friends can bring good luck and fortune. People with an Atmakaraka Mercury receive good luck if they change their name.