In Astrology, the center of everything is the "man" and everything revolves around him. Nowadays, there are several possible approaches in Astrology, such as Karmic Astrology (from past lives), Natal Astrology, Health Astrology, Human Astrology, Esoteric Astrology, among others.
For Karmic Astrology, past life experiences influence our mission in the present, guide our behavior and thought structures. But it also helps us understand how we can do better and sheds light on the learning we have to do to evolve as human beings and thus be happier.
In this way, the karmic astrologer seeks answers to problems or emotional dilemmas in the present, in past lives. By revealing the past, Karmic Astrology helps us to overcome our limitations and become aware of our karma, our mission.
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Karmic Astrology - "Know Yourself"
Karmic Astrology is based on twelve karmas. These are called "Dragon's Head" and "Dragon's Tail" in the Chinese Astrology, and by "North Node" and "South Node", in the West. The nodes (or nodules) are represented by the axis between two opposite sun signs. This means that we live between extremes, between different ways of being that, together, influence our astrological personality and all our attitudes in everyday life. In order to fulfill ourselves as a "being", our mission is to find a balance between these antagonistic forces.
Each native of each sign must learn to walk the path of virtue, of goodness, the zero degrees between North and South, in order to evolve and leave the reincarnation circle (dharma). Karmic Astrology seeks to help people understand their relationships, vocations, and family life, in order to break the cycle of negative behaviors that they carry from life to life.
- North Node of the Moon or Dragon's Head (in the Chinese Astrology), is what we seek to learn. The north is the present, the moment when we have everything to change and grow. It symbolizes what we have to do to find balance, it is what we came to learn, it shows us where we are going.
- South Node of the Moon or Dragon's Tail (in the Chinese Astrology), tells us where we came from. It represents the past, what was, what we are used to doing well or badly, the usual and well-rooted actions in our personality. We must look to the past without fear or attachment, but only with a desire to evolve.
The Legend Associated with Karmic Astrology
Hercules, son of Zeus and a mortal, was considered the first man, as the son of a god and a human woman. Like Hercules, Karmic Astrology considers that we gather within us these two strands: the animal and the divine.
Zeus was married to Hera, who did not accept Zeus' bastard son. She bewitched the wine of Hercules who, unaware of Hera's intention, drank it. Crazed, he killed his wife and children. When he came to his senses, he suffered a lot from this action. Zeus, even though he loved him, couldn't help but punish him. Hercules lost his divine status and had to face the law of karma. Zeus handed it over to Hera, who was responsible for inflicting the punishment.
King Euristeus, a mortal protected by Hera, evil character and preserver, attributed twelve works to Hercules. For Karmic Astrology, these twelve works represent the steps of the incarnation that, once apprehended, grant the Being the right to live his divinity, as the return to his family attributed to Hercules.
What is Karma?
Karma is a law that develops through an emotional attitude. It is the energy produced by our actions in one life, which is reflected in other lives. Karma is not a magical condition but awareness and responsibility for the way we choose to live. In other words, it is the emotional maturity necessary so that what we are (soul) and what we do (personality) are in harmony, allowing the spirit to evolve smoothly.
Karma is a commitment to fate. In Karmic Astrology there is no weight or guilt but responsibility and searching for enlightenment. Like Hercules, Man must try to return to the Father's house, where he will find true peace. Through awareness of what motivates our actions, we gain the power and the freedom to change them, to do good, to help others to grow, and ultimately, find happiness.
Karmic Astrology and Astral Chart
In Astrology, all planets have a karmic interpretation. Its position on the map allows us to identify the most favorable points and the difficulties of our astrological personality. For Karmic Astrology, these difficulties are energies that we must try to improve in the present life.
The interpretation of the astral map allows us to identify the causes of our difficulties: are they from this life or a legacy of past lives? Once the origin of these difficulties and fears is perceived, we can work towards overcoming them.
The Zodiac Signs and Karmic Astrology
To better understand karmas, Karmic Astrology starts by looking at the signs. In the Zodiac wheel, each sign has a sign and an opposite (for example, Pisces - Virgo; Aquarius - Leo; Taurus - Scorpio), revealing the dilemma between the present life and the past lives.
The present is the only time that really exists. It's the time when we can do everything and act on what's going on in our lives. But the past is also important. When we know our past heritage, what we bring from previous life experiences to the present, we are able to discover the answers to certain riddles of our personality.
Why do we make certain decisions? Why are we afraid of certain situations? Where do our weaknesses come from? What about phobias and fears? Karmic Astrology seeks to clarify some of these issues, learning and drawing lessons from lived experiences.
In Astrology, Zodiac Signs represent the "how" we deal with life. Using the past we can favor the present. The signs of the Zodiac are twelve: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces. Read about the karma of each sign in this article.
The 12 Laws of Karma
Karma is governed by twelve laws, each of which allows us to understand the spiritual meaning of existence. However, people are governed by free will, that is, each one is free to follow the same or not. Therefore, doing good or evil is a personal decision, and this decision results in consequences for which we are largely responsible.
Each karma has its own challenges and potential and, together, they constitute the process that will allow the growth and understanding of the personality. This understanding is, according to Karmic Astrology, the key to happiness and the realization of the individual life project.
Karma of Personality
- Nickname: Follower, Pushover
- Axis: North Node in Aries - South Node in Libra (or Aries - Libra)
- Symbolism and learning: It means everything that a person must change and remake in this life, surpassing the heritage of insecurity and fear of not being able to do something. It is a time for personal fulfillment, for learning to have your own opinion, for taking risks, for facing society and your own family, for making choices based on personal convictions and not because others want to.
Karma of Honesty
- Nickname: Underworld, Witch
- Axis: North Node in Taurus - Node South in Scorpio
- Symbolism and learning: It means that the native of this sign must live correctly, practice honesty in all areas of life, building up a under solid foundations. Facing reality and controlling desire, one can meet and deal with people from the underworld (symbolizing indecent proposals, illicit profits, bizarre sexuality, fantasy and escape from oneself) but can never be part of this legion.
Karma of Discipline
- Nickname: Freedom
- Axis: North Node in Gemini - South Node in Sagittarius
- Symbolism and learning: At present, this native will have to meditate on what the word "freedom" truly means. This is not about debauchery, irresponsibility or lack of rules, but rather responsibility and surrender. Without discipline there is no freedom.
Karma of Humility
- Nickname: Old, Power
- Axis: North Node in Cancer - South Node in Capricorn (or Cancer - Capricorn)
- Symbolism and learning: Refers to the need for the native to reflect deeply on his pride, selfishness and capacity for understanding . Learning to accept mistakes and weaknesses, seeing them not as a disease but as an integral part of human nature. For the native of this karma it is important to realize that the power he desires brings responsibilities and the need for commitment to the whole. Power is not just for ego satisfaction but to be used wisely for the good of all.
Karma of Friendship
- Nickname: Loneliness
- Axis: North Node in Leo - South Node in Aquarius
- Symbolism and learning: This native brings a heritage from the past of fear of all ties, which he considers a prison, a form of dependency. However, he is a true and present friend. It is important that, through friendships, he learns to have intimacy with others because, only in this way, he will end loneliness and be truly happy. Being free does not mean that you cannot surrender to love.
Karma of Health
- Nickname: Pain
- Axis: North Node in Virgo - South Node in Pisces
- Symbolism and learning: This karma represents a native who suffered and was a victim of fate in the past. At present, the native has a great power to heal and establish health, learning the true value of life, peace and joy. He must overcome suffering by teaching others that pain has a beginning, a middle and an end. Pain is not eternal, it can disappear. The native should not fear life, as he is no longer weak and helpless, but rather a strong healer.
Karma of Love
- Nickname: Brucutu (Brute)
- Axis: North Node in Virgo - South Node in Aries (or Libra - Aries)
- Symbolism and learning: Love is the work that this native must develop in this life, because within him is everything what you need to learn. Loving requires patience and this native was impatient in the past. In the present, he must learn to accept others as they are; with virtues and defects. Love without expecting anything in return. Learning to love is what the native comes to realize and learn in this reincarnation.
Karma of the Phoenix
- Nickname: Loss
- Axis: North Node in Scorpio - South Node in Taurus
- Symbolism and learning: As in the myth, this karma speaks of being reborn from the ashes, of rebuilding evil, and not fearing loss. This karma is demanding. It implies that the native has to face everyone's materialism to enforce the value of the mind. The loss represents all the fears you bring from the past, in which you lived lives of great power and greed. In the present, you will have to go through all kinds of losses, to learn to let go and to know how to recognize the real value that each thing in life. If he loses something or someone, this native must accept that fact as a reality, as nothing and no one belongs to anyone.
Karma of Goals
- Nickname: Don Juan, Bon vivant
- Axis: North Node in Sagittarius - South Node in Gemini
- Symbolism and learning: This karma highlights this native's need to set goals, create goals and acquire the discipline required to fulfill these purposes. Finishing everything you start and believing you're capable, leaving personal insecurity and the need to be noticed and praised in the past, will make your talents come true. This is your greatest challenge at present; be able to put into practice all your capabilities. After all, this native has the gift of organization, strategic vision and a great mental speed.
Karma of Maturity
- Nickname: Child
- Axis: North Node in Capricorn - South Node in Cancer (or Capricorn - Cancer)
- Symbolism and learning: This native lives with the feeling that everyone can be greater than he is. Clinging to a whirlwind of emotions, he can't adapt to the false, underhanded, power-struggle world of adults. This karma brings this native the mission of development, especially of his emotional part. By remaining consistent with his feelings, he will manage to transform himself into a competent and accomplished adult without, however, losing the purity, authenticity and ingenuity of his soul. Throughout his life, he will also teach others this different way of doing things.
Karma of Equality
- Nickname: Prejudice, Nobility
- Axis: North Node in Aquarius - South Node in Leo
- Symbolism and learning: This karma brings to the native the need to learn the value of humility, to accept the difference and perform justice for the sake of overall good. We are all equal before the deity and we all have the same rights and the same duties. Nobility represents the feeling that one is different and that one is above good and evil in relation to other people. With past lives full of wealth and power, this native needs to learn to overcome prejudice, practice social justice and share his assets with the most disadvantaged people.
Karma of Faith
- Nickname: Critical
- Axis: North Node in Pisces - South Node in Virgo
- Symbolism and learning: This native lived his past lives immersed in reason, in logic. In the present, he needs to learn to have faith, to believe in what he cannot see and believe in what he cannot touch. The critic represents the rigidity acquired in past lives, when he criticized and judged everything and everyone, including himself. This native cannot stand the unexpected, the disorder, the surprise. He has to learn the real meaning of life and to accept each new day as a new experience, where not everything can be calculated and pre-defined.
How to Find Your Karma?
Karma is traced through your birth date, according to the table of lunar nodes. Each karmic period lasts for 18 months. Thus, your date must be located at the intervals of each period.
It is worth stressing that karma is not a punishment or fatality, but rather an awareness and responsibility towards life. For Karmic Astrology, karma is made up of patterns of behavior that can be changed, as long as there is a willingness to do so. So, this is not a conviction, but an opportunity to evolve as a person.
Literature: Astrologia Kármica - a viagem da pedra ao diamante, de Sussaca Ferreira, Edições Pergaminho SA, 1ª, june 2008
