In Vedic astrology, deciding between running your own business or working for someone else can be influenced by various factors in your birth chart. Here’s how astrologers generally analyze this:

1. Houses in Focus

• 2nd House (Wealth & Resources): Indicates financial stability and resources, essential for both running a business and earning a salary.
• 6th House (Employment & Service): Represents jobs, daily work, service, and working under someone.
• 7th House (Business & Partnerships): Represents business, entrepreneurship, and partnerships.
• 10th House (Career & Profession): Governs your profession, status, and career path.

2. Planetary Influence

• Mercury: Governs communication, intellect, and business acumen. A strong Mercury supports business activities.
• Mars: Represents courage, initiative, and leadership, favoring entrepreneurship.
• Saturn: Indicates discipline, hard work, and the ability to work within structures, which can be beneficial for jobs or a corporate career.
• Jupiter: Governs wisdom, growth, and expansion. A strong Jupiter favors leadership and can support either a business or a high-level job.
• Sun: Represents authority, leadership, and self-reliance. A strong Sun favors independence and entrepreneurial pursuits.

3. Key Yogas

• Dhan Yoga: Indicates wealth and prosperity, beneficial for both business and high-paying jobs.
• Raja Yoga: Provides success, authority, and status, which can manifest in either a high-ranking job or a successful business.
• Viparita Raja Yoga: Can indicate success through unusual or challenging circumstances, which may favor entrepreneurship.

4. Career Indicators

• 6th House Dominance: If your 6th house and its lord are strong, it may indicate a propensity for employment, service, or working under others.
• 7th House Dominance: A strong 7th house and its lord suggest an inclination toward business, partnerships, and self-employment.
• 10th House Analysis: The 10th house and its lord provide insights into your career path. A strong, well-placed 10th house often indicates success in your chosen profession, whether it be a job or business.

5. Dasha Periods

• The planetary periods (Dashas) play a crucial role in determining the timing and nature of career opportunities. A favorable Dasha of planets connected to the 6th, 7th, or 10th house can indicate the right time to pursue a job or start a business.

6. Navamsa Chart (D9 Chart)

• The Navamsa chart is used for a deeper analysis of the strength of the 6th, 7th, and 10th houses and their lords. This chart helps confirm the potential success in either a business or career.

7. Atmakaraka and Amatyakaraka

• The Atmakaraka (soul indicator) Highest degree planet  and Amatyakaraka, Second higest degree planet (career indicator) planets, their placements, and aspects can give clues about your soul’s purpose and career inclination, whether toward business or working for others.

Summary

• Inclination Toward Business: Strong 7th and 10th houses, with supportive planets like Mercury, Mars, and the Sun, suggest a natural inclination toward business and entrepreneurship.
• Inclination Toward Employment: A strong 6th house, with supportive planets like Saturn and Jupiter, might indicate a stable and successful career working for others.

To provide a detailed analysis, I would need your birth details (date, time, and place of birth) to create and analyze your natal chart. This would help in determining whether you are more suited for business or a career working for others.