"Karakas" is Sanskrit for "Causes..". as in what is instrumental in causing something to happen or exist. In one famous verse, "Kara," the root word, is used in describing the One Supreme God Krishna as the "Cause of Everything." Saturn rules over "Obstacles," so Saturn is the Karaka of Obstacles. Riches are ruled by Jupiter, Beauty by Venus, and so on. This book gives the student and professional astrologer a listing of what each Planet, Sign and House rules over - of what people, subjects and areas of life it is the 'Karaka', 'Significator', 'Ruler' or 'Indicator'. Karakas are the root of...