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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. If you register there is a free Karmic Axis report that shows how these apply to your individual chart.

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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