Karmic Themes By Astrology Sign

These themes are summarized from the book Understanding Karmic Complexes, which discusses how Pluto and the Nodal Axis reveal past life karma. I have a free Karmic Axis report that shows how these show up in your individual chart as well as an article about How to Clear Karmic Complexes.
Karmic Themes
Note: These are not based on Sun Sign. They are based on the sum total of planets and aspects connected to Pluto and/or the South Node. To dive deeper, read Understanding Karmic Complexes by Patricia Walsh.

Aries/1st House

If you have wounds around: willpower, identity, anger, survival fear, sexuality, taking initiative, instinctual nature, risk-taking, revenge fantasies, narcissism, paranoia, anxiety about time

Your past lives may have involved: violence, vengeance, rage, invading or being invaded, dominating others or being dominated, sexual violence, persecution due to sexuality, combat, physical wounds, premature death

To resolve this karma: do trauma healing work, work with anger and fight/flight response, explore primal/instinctual nature, develop authentic sense of self, sexual healing

Taurus/2nd House

If you have wounds around: self-worth, material security, emotional shutdown for survival, self-isolation, excessive self-reliance, not fully using your creative abilities, hoarding, stagnation, materialism

Your past lives may have involved: poverty, survival struggles, prolonged death process, isolation, simple lives (e.g., farmer, shepherd), loss of resources or land, being used by others, prostitution, infertility

To resolve this karma: address survival mindset & develop ability to thrive, develop healthy self-reliance, work on emotional responsiveness, cultivate self-worth beyond material possessions, find balance between simplicity and abundance

Gemini/3rd House

If you have wounds around: communication difficulty, being stuck in your head, having multiple personas, sibling relationships, being aimless or scattered, cynicism, doubting your intuition

Your past lives may have involved: being a messenger, inquisitor, or interrogator, persecution for communication, suppression of speech, loss of siblings, living double lives, theft or deception

To resolve this karma: balance mind with heart, learn effective communication, heal nervous system dysregulation, integrate different aspects of personality, make steady progress on goals

Cancer/4th House

If you have wounds around: early development, self-esteem, nurturing, family relationships, intense emotions, vulnerability, dependency, neediness, being childlike, neglect, fear of the world

Your past lives may have involved: childhood trauma, abandonment, orphanhood, death in childbirth, loss of a child, overwhelming family responsibilities, gender role restrictions

To resolve this karma: heal inner child wounds, balance emotional sensitivity, work on healthy self-nurturing, address family patterns, develop emotional independence & self-validation

Leo/5th House

If you have wounds around: self-expression, creativity, receiving love and approval, authenticity, power dynamics, fame or recognition

Your past lives may have involved: being an artist, actor, or performer; experiencing tragedy or drama; being in positions of power or royalty; child prodigy experiences

To resolve this karma: develop authentic self-expression, balance need for recognition with inner validation, heal heart wounds, integrate talents productively, address issues with power and authority

Virgo/6th House

If you have wounds around: self-worth, perfectionism, service, health (especially psychosomatic issues), criticism, guilt, confidence in skills

Your past lives may have involved: servitude, slavery, self-sacrifice, experiences of humiliation or shame, perfectionism, healing or medical roles, crisis management

To resolve this karma: develop healthy self-improvement practices, balance service with self-care, address perfectionist tendencies, heal shame and guilt, integrate mind-body connection

Libra/7th House

If you have wounds around: relationships, self-identity, trust, social grace, harmony, beauty, meeting your own needs in relationships

Your past lives may have involved: codependent relationships, arranged marriages, being a mistress/lover, societal roles (especially aristocratic), public disgrace, charm or flirtation

To resolve this karma: develop self-identity separate from relationships, balance giving and receiving in relationships, address trust issues, cultivate authentic self-expression in social settings

Scorpio/8th House

If you have wounds around: intimacy, vulnerability, power, transformation, sexuality, trust, sharing resources

Your past lives may have involved: power struggles, intense experiences, loss of resources, betrayal, destruction, secrecy, sexual abuse or power, psychological manipulation

To resolve this karma: heal trust issues, work on healthy expressions of power and sexuality, address fears of vulnerability and intimacy, transform destructive patterns, heal from past traumas

Sagittarius/9th House

If you have wounds around: adaptability, communicating your wisdom, beliefs, faith, trusting life, freedom, higher learning

Your past lives may have involved: travel trauma, displacement, nomadic lifestyles, missionary work, teaching or preaching roles, experiences of dogmatism or persecution for beliefs

To resolve this karma: heal trust with life/God, work on healthy expression of beliefs without dogmatism, address fears around freedom and limitations

Capricorn/10th House

If you have wounds around: social order, control, maturity, structure, discipline, authority, responsibility, accomplishment

Your past lives may have involved: positions of authority or leadership, experiences with totalitarian regimes, social privilege or loss of status, isolation, burden of responsibility

To resolve this karma: balance ambition with personal well-being, heal issues with authority, address fears of failure or success, work on healthy boundaries and structures

Aquarius/11th House

If you have wounds around: individuality, conformity, ostracism, alienation, being a loner, shocking experiences, group consciousness, idealism, fear of the future

Your past lives may have involved: persecution for individuality, revolutionary activities, experiences in fringe or secret societies, group traumas, being ahead of one's time

To resolve this karma: balance individuality with community involvement, heal traumas related to being different, find aligned community that supports your authentic self

Pisces/12th House

If you have wounds around: misplaced trust, addiction, delusion, innocence, helplessness, cowardice, dissociation, imagination, victim/savior dynamics, fantasy, projection

Your past lives may have involved: mystical or psychic experiences, addiction, escapism, victimization, martyrdom, experiences of profound disillusionment or confusion

To resolve this karma: develop healthy boundaries, ground spiritual experiences in reality, heal addictive tendencies, work on balancing empathy with self-protection, address victim/savior dynamics

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