Significators (Karakas) in Prashna — Who Represents the Matter
Beyond houses, every Prashna question has a natural significator (karaka) — the planet most associated with the matter. Reading the karaka alongside the Lagna lord gives a balanced answer.
Common karakas
- Sun: career, government, father.
- Moon: mother, mind, public.
- Mars: brothers, courage, property, surgery.
- Mercury: business, communication, education.
- Jupiter: children, wisdom, finances.
- Venus: marriage, comforts, art.
- Saturn: longevity, hard work, servants.
Reading the karaka
- Strong karaka = matter favoured.
- Karaka in Kendra = central to outcome.
- Combust or debilitated karaka = obstacles.
- Always combine with Lagna lord reading.
Practical example
- Job Prashna: read Sun (career karaka) + 10th lord + Lagna lord.
- Marriage Prashna: read Venus + 7th lord + Lagna lord.
- Health Prashna: read Sun (vitality) + 6th lord + Lagna.
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