The Sun is considered as natural Atmakaraka in all natal charts. The natural Atmakaraka is Sun in all natal charts. Since, the Sun influences the centre of our personality; it is known as Atmakaraka. The Sun has the complete influence on the human body. Atma means ‘soul’ and Karaka means ‘significator’. Atmakaraka is the significator of the soul’s desire. According to Vedic philosophy, a soul takes rebirth to fulfill all unfinished desires of the past lives. The Atmakaraka is also called Atmeshwara 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.

According to Rig Veda, the Sun is identified with the soul of the universe as well as the soul of the individual. Thus, the Atmakaraka, Karaka is doer, manipulator and director. Atmakaraka is the most important planet in the chart. It is from the Atmakaraka that the Ishta Devta of the person is known.The Sun is the parent body of Solar system. He has no latitude. Being always in ecliptic has no chance to be retrograde.

Let us now tell you about the effects of Atmakaraka Saturn

Atmakaraka Saturn indicate the desire of the soul to perform the duty and maintain democracy in the environment. The native born with this Atmakaraka placement should be prepared to face lonliness and endure other’s rude behaviour. It simply indicates that the native will not be able to share his own sorrows with others, but will always have to share the grief and sorrows of many people around him. People with Atmakaraka Saturn often feel lonely and unwanted and may even develop the tendency of committing suicides at different phases of life. They may have to live a life of a loner for a long period of their life.