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Many people who are familiar with astrology and who have had many mundane readings eventually want to look closer at the spiritual side of the SELF. They are interested in Karma, past lives or simply why they exist in this particular time and space. The methods used by astrologers to examine such matters are as varied as the astrologers themselves. Such methods are generally based on ancient schematics and can be quite involved. Other newer methods are formulated by astrologers after much research and time testing. For example, veteran astrologer Bernie Ashman devised a method for reading past lifetimes by viewing natal chart planets in a clockwise fashion rather than according to the traditional counter clockwise house system. In this manner the sign and degree of the 12^th house cusp become the past life Ascendant and the entire chart is read in mirror image – the natal 11^th house become the past life 2^nd house and so on and so forth.

Karma charts, Past Life charts, Seven Rays charts and any other kind of esoteric charts are always read in coordination with an individual’s natal chart and current projection charts in order to give that individual the most complete information. In the following example by STARLOGIC ASTRODYNAMICS a Karma chart is cast by using the midpoint of the Sun (Spirit of current incarnation) and Moon (Soul memory) as the Karmic Ascendant degree. All house cusps are equal to the degree of the Ascendant. Planets are placed according to their natal degree in the corresponding houses and are read as past or karmic influences. The following summary is a short briefing of a “few” stand out influences. In reality this chart was interpreted along with the nativity, projection chart, solar return, Seven Rays analysis and geo-morphic resonance analysis.

The Natal Chart

SAMPLE

CHART OF KARMA: The signs that appear on the major angles indicate the Karmic Cross for the current lifetime. The chart shows a Fixed Cross indicating that the individual will be very aware that the Soul is being tested and the current lifetime experience will have periods of definitive quiescence followed by periods of definitive turmoil and upheaval… very black and white with no grey. This will be ongoing throughout life.

The Sun/Moon Midpoint designates the Acendant at 17 degrees LEO 25 minutes. All cuspal signs wiill also lie at that degree in the corresponding signs going around the wheel.

Planets at Anaretic or Karmic degree (29˚- 0˚) take on great meaning as does natal Saturn and the Nodal Axis. The natal chart  indicates three planets at Anaretic Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto. Jupiter is conjunct Neptune in the nativity and both are opposed by Saturn. In the natal set-up the opposition exists from the 2^nd - 8^th houses but in the Karmic chart the emphasis is from the 4^th -10^th houses. Problems regarding current issues of self worth and value can be rooted in suppressed identity and values of the past (note the weight of planets in the Karmic 2^nd house).

 The Anaretic Jupiter indicates that in a past life there was not enough information was gleaned by  the individual which led to narrow-mindedness. So, taking steps to broaden the mind by increasing education and taking opportunities  to travel and explore are encouraged (in the nativity Jupiter rules the 9^th house of travel and the 10^th house of reputation) this time around. The Anaretic Neptune shows escape problems in the past. Issues were never faced straight on and this was an underlying factor of the narrow-mindedness (Neptune rules the 1^st house (self) of the nativity). Pluto at Anaretic degree indicates difficulty accepting change.

Pluto is known as the “truth bearer” and acts very much like an all-seeing eye. Plutonian energy  can and will initiate situations that force needed change. Often the individual thinks that it is others who need to change when in reality it is the individual who needs to change. From its natal 7^th house position (others) it is part of a stellium with the Sun and Venus (6^th house of work). In the current lifetime there are some problems with work relations due to a bossy nature and this can be residual generation from the 3^rd house position of these planets in the Karmic chart indicating strong desire to communicate. Because the individual is on a Fixed Cross karmically, extra effort must be put into understanding that every ending has a new beginning and it is important to accept each hand that Fate deals with a new perspective and without unnecessary harsh words, bad attitude and bossy behavior towards  others. Above all, placing blame on others for personal shortcomings should cease. In this lifetime the individual has chosen to live on a Mutable Cross indicating a great variety of life experiences that will encourage expansion and cooperation with others.

Saturn in Gemini operating from the 10^th house (reputation) of the Karma chart and the 2^nd house (self worth) of the nativity speaks of overcoming fears to reach goals. It also relays that the individual needs to learn to acquire knowledge for purposes other than the accumulation of useless information… after all knowledge needs to be kept in motion but also needs to be communicated in the proper way. Finally, the Nodal Axis in the nativity straddling the 5^th-11^th houses shows the need to use creativity for goals with a reminder from the karmic 6^th-12^th house axis to be respectful while in the service of others. After all it is difficult to be respectful of others if you think you are right ALL of the time.