Occupations are divided into 6 following categories
1. Intellectual-. Scientists, doctors, historians, mathematicians, judges, lawyers, astrologers, astronomers, philosopher are indicated by
Jupiter and Mercury.
2. Economic!ruling class\ Politicians, industrialists, bankers, insurance workers are indicated by Sun, Moon, Mars.
3. Aesthetic-. Actors, dancers, dramatists, musicians, cinema-stars, people working on T.V., video and cinema, behind the screen are indicated by Venus.
4. Routine-. Clerks, waiters,shop assistants,general staff are indicated by Rahu, Kethu.
5. Mechanical: Labourers, agriculturists, horticulturists, artisans, carpenters mmtincitmc. mill-workers (serving class) are indicated by Saturn.
6. Trades/Mercantile Class: Traders, book-sellers, publishers, stationers, grocers, journalists, printers, manufacturer representatives are indicated by Mercury.
Mental, physical and intellectual ability is judged from the planetary strength of planet aspecting, occupying the 10th and the planet owning the 10th.
<b>The rule to select profession:</b> Find out the strongest planet out of :-
1. Planet/planets posited in 10th;
2 10th lord;
3. Lord of navamsa occupied by 10th lord;
4. Lagna lord of dasamsa.
The strongest planet gives the final results. If there are more than one strong planets, then there would be a blending of influences of all such planets and even more than one
profession may be adopted.
As per Jaimini Sutras, the planet posited in the navamsa sign of atmakaraka has been said to indicate the nature of the native's profession, as profession is attributed to atamakaraka.
If the planet located in navamsa sign of atmakaraka is Sun-post in a govt, department or works of public utility. If it is Moon- Teaching, Mars-army or electricity deptt.,
Mercury-businessman, political and social work, Jupiter-preceptor, Venus-politician or senator, Saturn-profession of fore fathers.
