The Astrological Charts

Introduction 

Welcome to your Past Life report. Whereas the birth chart is a symbolic road map describing your current life, the Past Lives chart is a blueprint of your previous incarnations. The pages that follow will help shed some light on themes related to your past life instincts. First, let's talk about reincarnation which is the belief that the current incarnation (as depicted by our birth chart) is linked to the lives that we have previously led. This collection of past influences points to particular experiences you might encounter again so that you can further your growth and fully develop your creative potential. These past impressions go far in shaping many of our current thoughts and choices. There are certain gifts a person seems to possess right  out of the womb! It's as though destiny or fate leads one to realize these attributes. Of course, we still have to show ambition and make the effort in order to keep our dreams alive. This report may give confirmation to talents that you already know you have or open your eyes to ones that you have yet to discover.

Our past lives are alive and well in our consciousness. This may already be apparent to you. But on the other hand, these experiences can lie beyond the threshold of our conscious mind's awareness. What is doing the remembering, if our mind isn't? Call it your soul, higher consciousness or whatever explanation feels right to you.

Have you ever heard about karma, that great law of cause and effect? Old timeless saying sums up the whole process: "You reap what you sew." There are actions and thoughts that defined us in other lives, or have guided us to where we are in the present. They don't really exert any control over us. We have freedom of choice. That's a strong message to remember when reading this report.

Also, don't panic if you read something that says you were not a perfect person. Nobody is in the current one! Use the report as a learning tool. The idea is to keep developing and evolving. It's balancing the cosmic rhythm of past and present that presents each of us with a challenge. Do we respond positively or negatively? With hope or doubt? Many of our tendencies are linked to previous incarnations. Certain patterns have likely been by our side over many lifetimes. As we grow and expand our awareness, it becomes very possible to step beyond the trappings of past life baggage.

No doubt you will read various sections that seem to contradict each other. Each could be true about you. It's important to realize that many different dimensions of ourselves live within us. Each of us is composed of memories from so many past lives, combined with an assortment of ways we have learned to deal with reality in this life, that make us complex beings. See which descriptions ring true to you as you read through the following pages. You will notice some traits described have a repeating theme.

I hope you find this report an enjoyable ride into your past life instincts and thought patterns. They are somewhere in your consciousness. Perhaps some of what you read will strike a familiar chord. After all, these pages are all about your past life loves, creative pursuits, adventures, travels, highs and lows, over many lifetimes. Happy navigating! 

The Past Life Chart Structure

Some technical explanations about the Past Life chart (if you detest technical discussions, then skip this paragraph and jump right into the report!). The Ascendant in this chart starts with the sign on the cusp of the 12th house, instead of the traditional method of using the sign on the 1st house cusp, which is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the time of birth. Also, the Past Life birth chart houses are counted clockwise, rather than the conventional way of counterclockwise. In other words, since the 12th house becomes the Ascendant, the sign on the cusp of the 11th house now begins the 2nd house, etc., around the chart wheel. What is considered the Ascendant or 1st house in the traditional chart becomes the 12th in the Past Life chart. Your planets remain in the same sign placements, but now occupy different houses, in this new chart. The planets in signs are interpreted in your report from a past lives perspective.

Something interesting to consider in thinking of the houses in a clockwise direction, they are actually now moving in the same direction as the Nodes of the Moon. As you will read in the report the Moon's nodes are strong past life or karmic points in a chart. Their retrograde motion is clockwise meaning they share the same life biorhythms as the houses of the Past Life chart. By traveling backward, or clockwise, through the houses, you are being regressed back into a past life analysis. Enjoy your ride down memory filled lanes! 

The Passport

In this section are the first, middle and last names of your Past Lives astrological identity, the Sun, Moon, and Past Lives Ascendant. Each of these three building blocks will be discussed as to how they actively shaped many of your former lives. But before you meet these three key players, you will start your tour through memory lane with the North Node of the Moon. The North Node contains a special message about what was your overall life purpose.  It was a constant rhythm pulsating in your consciousness to keep you on target toward your true purposes. It was a celestial compass trying to guide you to walk your talk with greater clarity. So sit back, and enjoy reading your past lives primer.

Node in Leo

You had a history of expressing a dramatic passion. One of your key impulses was to seek out ways to shine. Your soul was normally on ready alert to reincarnate, energized through knowing the creative sparks were soon to begin. The archetypal theme for your destiny was to be a promoter. A crucial lesson was that it was okay to be determined, but not with excessive force and arrogance. You attracted attention when you found self-confidence. Your actions inspired others to get moving. Believing in your ability ignited the ego strength needed to take you far.

When you didn't assume enough of your own power or individuality, you deprived yourself of great potential. A trickster was when you continually talked yourself into marching to someone else's drumbeat. Eventually you either rebelled or lost all of your momentum. Finding a way to balance playing a few of your own tunes while fitting into the melody of others was a key to your freedom. You needed equality and independence. Feeling the excitation of personal autonomy and having the impulse to be an inventor was stimulating. A fondness for new trends kept your thoughts pulsating in the future. You fell in love with individuals who appreciated your youthful and enterprising spirit. 

 Node in 4th house

What types of activities did you participate in that furthered your soul growth? Developing your intuition was vital to staying clear about the choices that confronted you. If you grew too controlling, your key objectives often stayed just beyond your reach. A common concern was "how can I best establish a sense of security? When you reflected before taking action on a well-conceived plan, you managed to stay out of karma's way. What sorts of experiences motivated you? Finding the right home that protected your privacy, and even symbolized your beliefs, was an energizing force. You liked the feeling of witnessing the first step toward a new milestone. Preserving certain rites and rituals brought out feistiness. Your energy levels peaked when beginning in a new direction. Becoming comfortably stuck in the same roles is what stunted your growth. Fueling your life with greater emotional closeness and with ties that made you feel needed, added extra meaning. When you let yourself trust someone special, this kept you on track as much as hiding in isolation depressed your mental disposition. Somewhere always hiding in the caverns of your memory banks was a nurturing instinct mixed with a tinge of being a loner. When using this wisely and perceptively, life was colored with a greater wholeness, and a sense of feeling connected. 

Sun: Creativity, Ego, Self-expression

Sun in Leo:

The sign of Leo the lion lighted the mid-summer astrological skies at your birth into this life. Let's explore what significance this had in regard to your past lives. In traditional astrology the keyword phrase for Leo is "I create". You had a repeating pattern about getting your message out there to others in a dramatic way. Promoting yourself, or those you loved, was a trait carried over from one lifetime to another. A dynamic will power paved the way for success. Your ego got bruised when you didn't feel you received your just rewards. A craving for attention made you somewhat vulnerable to the wishes of others.

Archetypes for Leo include the Queen, King, actor, and promoter. Power was an issue. Your lifetimes found you assuming too little or too much. When you were balanced in the wise use of authority your relationships and life in general were more harmonious.

The cosmic principle at work through many of your past incarnations was to push yourself to maximum overdrive. You weren't always a type A personality. You had a habit of not stopping until you finished what you started. When you realized you couldn't get your own way on all occasions, you were more fun to know. You found ego strength through self-expression. You came into this life polarized through a sign promoting a multitude of get up and go. Vitality was a gift. Growing too attached to creations was a shadow. Letting others express their own personal attributes was a key to your self-mastery. It was when you acted with courage and with a willingness to listen to the heartbeat of those you loved that you were truly adored. 

Sun in 5th house

You had solar power that soared through you with great force in previous lives. Being in the spotlight was what you desired. Your ego got bruised easily if not receiving enough attention. You were as dramatic as you were fiery. A drive to promote came as naturally as snow falling on top of the Rocky Mountains in mid winter. Your creative vitality was ready to reload on a moment's notice. Being in love did arouse your energy. Being a follower wasn't as easy as striving to be a leader. You needed lots of elbowroom to work. A take control type you were. You were extremely proud of your creations. Getting too attached to offspring or creations happened regularly. Directing others to be successful was part of your history.

If there was a challenge it was in two separate camps. One was being too bossy. The other was a lack of confidence. In most lives you vacillated between the two. When you found the right roles, look out! You were ready to shoot a full throttle to make up for lost time. The actor and director lived brightly through you. When you moved with self-assuredness, others were ready to follow. However, if you took too big of a risk or showed great arrogance, you sometimes looked back and realized you were alone. Your self-expression burst onto the scene loudly when your ability was recognized. You only needed to fall in love with what you liked doing to ensure the wealth you desired. Taking chances defined you. The world responded positively when you moved without infringing on the rights of others, but with no applause when you ignored those you loved. You found fulfillment in being a hero for those believing in you, and in sharing your gifts with those appreciating them. 

Moon: Sense of Security, Roots, Feelings

Moon in Aquarius:

You were lunarized at birth through the sign of Aquarius. What does this say about your past life tendencies? An instinctual urge for freedom followed you from one incarnation to another. The family ancestries in past lives were linked by inventive minds.

Your inner landscapes were colored by a futuristic vision that occasionally made it difficult to accept how slow the present could move. People found you either aloof or brilliant. You could be unpredictable which either made you seem intriguing or unreliable. You were often a free thinker with progressive ideas. You were exposed to unusual or refreshing ideas early in life. You liked beating to your own drum. You tended to rebel against authority and tried to change institutions you felt to be repugnant. Your ideas could be trend setting. Friendship was something you greatly valued. Even lovers were enjoyed more when becoming friends. New technologies got the best of your curiosity.

You preferred to live in locations that offered much mental stimulation and excitement. You detested boredom. Almost as much did you not like those lacking original thinking. The individualist in you found its way into your work and love. You were not easy to get close to when you wanted your space. Closeness and distance constantly vied for control. A lack of direction and goals brought disorientation. Too much intellect and little feeling created a dry existence. Your subconscious called to you to seek independence and to choose those directions that kept you mentally invigorated. 

Moon in 10th house

You had intuitive power when it came to figuring out ambition. You instinctually knew which roles would best define you. This didn't mean you always liked your jobs. As a matter of fact the "fickle finger of fate" pointed at you to assume more responsibility than you wanted. Your dreams at times were put on hold to satisfy the needs of others. Family depended on you heavily. Being a caretaker was customary. In some lives you got into trouble by becoming too dependent on those you loved.

Home was where you derived a sense of power and meaning. Solitude was something you guarded as it helped you to get recharged. Your moods ranged between sullen to an occasional tone of celebration. Taking life in stride was your motto.  Striving for success needed to be kept in perspective. You did have great focus. An inner need to find projects and professions worthy of your time was a reality. You were serious about not failing, which drove you to work hard. Becoming a workaholic was a way of escaping from what you didn't want to face. You did risk depression if becoming too devastated by not living up to expectations of authority figures or your own preconceived ideas. You liked the business world, especially initiating new ventures. Experiences were favorites supporting your need to find stable employment and that made you feel centered.  

Ascendant: Persona, Identity, Calling Card

Scorpio on Ascendant:

With the sign Scorpio as your past lives ascendant, emotional intensity regularly colored your incarnations. You often knew what you wanted and how to get it! Being careful of compulsive desires was wise to keep in mind. Being patient with yourself and absorbing carefully what life was trying to teach you became things to remember. When you chose not to run from problems, you were more at ease. It's when the past was perceived to be a haunting shadow that you were not content. You were naturally passionate. You reached great levels of self-mastery through facing issues.  You wore a persona lined with a probing nature. Detective-like instincts were at your side.  You weren't afraid to walk paths others may have feared to tread.  An attraction to extremes got you into trouble. A desire to explore many of the things others were afraid to discuss was another trait. Being perceived as mysterious or secretive occurred. You were not a person that wasted time. Your relationships were intense. You and your partners demanded much from each other. You looked out at the world through probing eyes in many lives. Your negotiating ability was well developed. Rising to high levels of personal power occurred. Survival instincts took you far. You regularly experienced a rebirth through self-understanding and strong creative drives. 

The Quest

Mercury: Communication, Perceptions and Logic

Mercury in Cancer

You were Mercurial zed at birth through the sign of Cancer pointing to security-oriented mental impulses in past lives. Being emotional, and at times secretive, was your communication style.

You exercised patience in listening to others. However, if you sensed a change was needed to secure your lifestyle, you did move fast and furious. You initiated actions when your brain sent signals that it was time to put a plan to work. You were careful about how your home was organized. This was one place you needed order to ensure peace of mind.

Family was valued. You showed great loyalty to those you loved. Moods occasionally disrupted your thinking. You found power in overcoming past wounds and disappointments. Your nurturing side caused people to depend on you. It was important that you knew when to draw the line as far as letting others fend for themselves. Your mental outlook in previous incarnations was brighter when you perceived how to find the intimacy you desired, and when you became comfortable with your introspective nature. 

Mercury in 5th house

Your perceptions moved dramatically in search of ways to express your most heartfelt desires. Ideas you presented had a way of attracting attention. You energetically looked out at the world as a stage to act out your plans. Your mind was invigorated through being in the company of lively individuals. You liked being where the action was happening. Confidence grew as you found those outlets that showcased your abilities. When you were ignored it was hurtful. At times, you were too demanding of center stage.

Communication was a strong point in that you knew how to make powerful first impressions. This doesn't mean you always won people over to your point of view. When you stubbornly persisted on getting your own way it caused tension and discord. Your creative passion did sway others to invest in you. Taking risks made you nervous but the temptation was hard to resist. If you rushed forward impulsively without considering the consequences it got you into trouble. Challenges that had a promise of elevating your sense of self-importance got your dedication. You didn't like being told what to do. You liked to feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. 

Venus: Relationships, Values, Comfort.

Venus in Gemini

With the love goddess adorning you through the sign of Gemini at birth, you came from past lives where you were seeking mentally invigorating relationships. Many people perceived you as symbolizing quick wittedness and being insightful. Your social instincts were shaded with a hue of a gregarious spirit.

The ideal soul mate was a multidimensional type with better than average communication skills. You were attracted to lovers able to accept your need to move in several directions simultaneously. It didn't matter if they could keep up with you, only that they were not bothered by the fact you needed multiple fronts to move on. You really wanted your intelligence to be respected. Partnerships were appreciated because you enjoyed the exchange of ideas. Your knowledge occasionally was just the catalyst for a friend or lover to make great strides toward their ambitions.

What was the challenge? A tendency to get scattered if you couldn't get focused. Though your ingenuity often came through in the nick of time. You were happier when being matched with people of similar tastes and education. Your romantic fulfillment depended greatly on allowing yourself the freedom to think for yourself, and letting your values be the guide to inner peace. 

Venus in 6th house

When interacting socially, you were quite logical, relying heavily on your powers of discrimination. You tended to be an insightful force in relationships, helping others to more efficiently organize their lives. Hard-working lovers attracted your attention, as much as your own serious dedication caught their own. You looked for a lover with a plan. .

Some accused you of being a perfectionist. You liked to think of this as being extra thorough. When it came to doing a good job, you were sensitive about being criticized. Being harder on the problem than on people was your best policy. Your relationships were not as much fun if someone tried to change you, or you trying to remake a person. It was that good old mutual acceptance that kept things balanced. Your peers perceived you to be industrious and downright meticulous. They sometimes joined you in similar causes. You valued following through on what you promised. It annoyed you when others didn't. When individuals gave instead of only taking, you felt very valued. Helping those you loved is better prepared to meet future challenges meant a lot to you.  

Mars: Assertion, Courage, Identity

Mars in Virgo

What would a warrior planet in the earthy sign of Virgo mean regarding your past lives? Your initiating impulse was to proceed cautiously rather than leaping forward spontaneously. You could outrun anyone when you were anxious to get a job done. It's only that you wanted to make sure the coast was clear and no rocks were hidden before making the big decisions. You were impatient with the details you detested but could be meticulous with the little things if they were sniffed out as being important. A competitive spirit came alive when trying to solve a problem. You didn't give up easily, sometimes irritating those wanting you to give up sooner.

Your identity was solidified when working in professions that made you feel productive and fulfilling your potential. Criticism drove a wedge between you and those you loved. You didn't take kindly to having your life critiqued and did bother others when you pounced too harshly on their dreams. When you left the door open to creating win-win situations, guess what happened? People liked you! Angry outbursts were often the result of anxiety over trying to be too perfect. When you found confidence, you worked long hours on a project. Self-doubt doused your passion in a hurry. You had to learn how to pace yourself to maintain your health. Teaching others your skills sometimes stimulated you to think more positively. When you moved with a steady grasp of reality combined with a teaspoon of senseless wonder, the universe did smile upon you with more of its gifts.  

Mars in 3rd house

You took initiative when it came to learning the shortest way to get something accomplished. Your adrenaline started pumping when you got the chance to discuss your favorite subjects. A competitive side was exhibited when your ideas were challenged. Fighting to defend a position was a repeating theme. You weren't going to back down easily from an argument. What made you become territorial? When people thought they could dictate what your options would be. This was like putting a match to gasoline. Education and travel excited you as long as they fit into what you viewed as interesting. Your words had a fiery way in capturing the attention of others.

Impatience in listening did make it difficult to communicate with those closest to you. Pushing your views didn't always make for popularity. Your courage to put your thoughts openly on the table for all to see was a motivating force. Assertiveness was a greater impulse when you felt intense about an issue near and dear to you.  Anger was displayed when you perceived that someone was not paying attention to you. Though you didn't like getting angry because it made you nervous.  

Jupiter: Knowledge, Expansion, Philosophy, Travel

Jupiter in Aquarius

Having Jupiter the planet of good fortune, in the sign of Aquarius indicates that you enthusiastically liked to electrify the minds of others through sharing new ideas. You took great delight in sharing alternative views. You chose to expand your potential through tuning into progressive trends. It wasn't in your nature to sit back and let others dictate the pace with which you explored opportunities. Learning made your mind wake up to see that there were ways you could seize the day. You were a restless student in that you didn't like to waste time on the trivial things. Knowledge was perceived by you as a vast superhighway, with endless routes to satisfy your thirst for information. A positive attitude kept you from growing discouraged if people's minds moved too slow or lacked originality. When you lost respect for authority figures or institutions, your behavior became rebellious. You found confidence in being true to your own unique beliefs. You made more friends by letting others speak freely about their own ideas. You liked to travel as it was enlivening. You could be stubborn when your thinking became fixed on a train of thought. People liked your decisive way of knowing what you wanted. Though they wished you were less headstrong. When maintaining a broad perspective, you found a more fulfilling sense of direction and that the people you met along life's way were easier to accept. 

Jupiter in 11th house

A positive and enterprising outlook influenced you to experiment with uplifting goals. The future pulled on you vigorously. Sometimes you wished you had paid more attention to the present, though there were moments when you regretted not moving forward quicker. Spontaneity was your lifeline to freedom. You had to know there were escape routes away from boring routines. Your insights sometimes shocked people. Groups and professional organizations benefited from your ideas. Your patience wasn't the best in being a team player. Being treated independently and equally were sensitive needs. You weren't always a revolutionary. As a matter of fact sometimes you opposed new trends if they were conflicting with your belief system. Travel elevated your mind above your worries. It had a way of exciting your brain to think with greater energy. Luck smiled favorably upon you when not afraid to walk your talk, whether the applause occurred or not. Good fortune came through a determination not to compromise your integrity and listening from your heart to hear those most inspiring new directions.  

The Journey

Saturn: Ambition, Seriousness, Focus, Responsibility

Saturn in Capricorn

Ambition came through you in a very focused way, says your past lives history, with Saturn in the sobering sign of Capricorn. Being a success was a driving force. Discipline was pretty much accepted as a way of life. Delayed gratification seemed worth it if you could eventually attain desired aims. You learned a lot about responsibility early in life. When you took your time with small steps, you usually got a job done. Your greatest fear was vulnerability. Letting others know you were down wasn't your style. Reputation meant much to you. You wanted to be known as Mr. or Ms. Reliable.

A karmic shadow was a rigid all knowing attitude. When you left room for others to express their opinions, life was certainly more harmonious. It was important to make time for play. Sadness sometimes surfaced in you, if you were too much the loner, allowing little chance for a social life. You often defined yourself through long-term dedication to a profession, and as someone people could trust to do the right thing.  

Saturn in 11th house

What was your main focus? Carving out dependable future goals. You consistently asked at crucial points during an incarnation: What are the shortest steps to success? Baby ones usually became even more the reality. You scared easy if you thought failure was that snake waiting in the grass. Having control over your autonomy was important. You didn't always know how to exert your independence, but could be stubborn in resisting those trying to decide for you. Rigidly distancing yourself too much from those who loved you sometimes produced karmic woes. The antidote was greater flexibility in this area, that is, when you were determined not to repeat the same old lessons needing to be learned.

A shadow was a failure to change directions even when a shipwreck was imminent. You were easier to understand when not so headstrong. Clear definition about the future was a prerequisite before you were willing to make a major move. Life tried to teach you that it was okay not to have a stranglehold on situations. Loosening up actually made you feel years younger. A major redefining occurred in lifetimes when you ran into obstacles bigger than you. This was when you often discovered the true paths through painfully reinventing yourself. Wisdom came through knowing which rules were worth following without question, and those that needed to be interpreted in a way that they might better serve your purpose.  

Uranus: Individuality, Goals, Uniqueness, Freedom

Uranus in Leo

You had a tendency to react dramatically about future goals, which indicates Uranus in the sign Leo. Your mind did switch to fast forward when imagining how to express yourself creatively. People couldn't help but notice your ideas, as they often were communicated in a lively manner. You didn't excel in seeing how to include others in major decisions, but did do better with practice.

Inventiveness was a trait that made you proud of yourself. If others didn't openly show their appreciation for your original ideas, you did grow quite upset. You inspired people to make the most of their talents. Even lovers benefited from your ability to see where they may have had hidden ability. Maintaining a sense of direction made you feel that the world was your oyster and that surely the love and rewards you sought would find you.  

Uranus in 4th house

In what way were you unconventional? It was the manner in which you sought a sense of security. It wasn't that predictable. You could cling to the past and then suddenly move in a flash to new thinking.  Sound like a duality? It was! A futuristic vision did find birth in your deepest emotions, occasionally causing you to mysteriously reinvent yourself. Your goals required a lot of support from those you loved, or at least this was a sensitive issue for you. You reflected carefully before launching a new plan. A sense of direction served a great purpose in that it kept you grounded. You had a capacity to get lost in turbulent mood swings. This gave you a sensation of losing control, which you didn't find comfortable. Freedom meant living life on your own terms. You required a lot of breathing space at home. Going into fast forward occurred when knowing a new path would revive your energy levels. This sometimes happened quickly, seeming to be a twist of fate. You grew stubborn when not trusting changing circumstances. You could feel that preserving the past was safer than taking a chance on another notion. You were inventive in rising above limiting circumstances. 

Neptune: Idealism, Romanticism, Intuition, Dreams, Escapism

Neptune in Scorpio

You believed in ideals that spoke to the passion within you.

Your idealism was awakened through finding symbols that gave you a sense of rebirth. Crisis situations were the catalyst that made you use your intuition. The mystical forces of the universe often spoke to and through you. It was not unusual for you to go on silent retreats where you went into deep meditative experiences. Romance had its highs and lows. Balancing the extremes was important. You liked passionate relationships with a bit of mystery surrounding them. Though eventually you often looked for a comforting bond. A lack of trust caused you emotional upheavals. It was reassuring when you found a lover understanding your innermost needs.

A major challenge was addiction to love, sex, and other forms of escape. This isn't saying you always fell into these behaviors. When you found the clarity and strength to channel this intensity positively, life was more enjoyable. You wanted from the deepest part of your soul to create a life that reflected your self-mastery. You had strong dedication to those you loved and a determination to show the world your talents. You found transcendental growth through dealing with unfinished business from the past, and walking forcefully toward the challenges you instinctually knew would scare and fulfill you at the same time.  

Neptune in 2nd house

In what way were you extra intuitive? It was in regard to beauty and comfort. You were infatuated with each of them equally. It's not that every lifetime was filled with luxury and lavish ownership. You naturally tuned into serenity. You became mesmerized in wanting wealth or pleasure. Your idealism made you determined to find adequate outlets for cherished plans. There were times when you lost resources through unclear boundaries and in trusting the wrong people.

It was a test to feel grounded when you let go of the stabilizing things. Though you could be as solid as a rock when feeling the inspiration of your beliefs. Your spirituality brought you great abundance whether in gold or emotional fulfillment. You operated with great clarity when motivated by a drive to share your belongings with others. Love uplifted your self-esteem. It made you feel quite valuable. What was the biggest challenge? In staying away from a poverty consciousness. You felt not deserving, or guilty, in regard to the good things life had to offer. Faith transformed your denial into a passionate search for uplifting meaning. You searched for a purpose that deepened your resolve for inner peace.  

Pluto: Personal Power, Self-mastery, Rebirth, Loss, Passion

Pluto in Virgo

Empowering yourself through using analytical ability was a past lives tendency. Perfection drove you on to try to do great things. Being reasonable in your expectations was wise. Extreme worry was sometimes a downfall. Curbing this tendency did make you happier and allowed for greater productivity. Charisma was exhibited through working forcefully at whatever you made your life mission. Escaping into projects made you less nervous. There was a habit of putting your heart and soul into a cause.

There was a shadow. What was it? Criticism. You could spot if something was out of place in a second. You did at times overly pick apart yourself or others. When you got this one under control, good fortune was never far away. Self-mastery was discovered through deciphering the ways to work smarter rather than harder. You found rebirth or a sense of fulfillment when overcoming negative thought patterns, and seeing that altered perceptions were truly miracles.  

Pluto in 3rd house

How did you go about seeking personal empowerment? You believed that information was power. So you fed your mind as many facts as it could hold. A renewed sense of purpose was discovered through overcoming negative thinking. You were a curious sort, wanting to know why people thought the way they did. You had great determination not to let anyone or anything interfere with your freedom of speech. What made you nervous were unexpected events that caught you off guard. You liked to have time to prepare for a change. A powerful self-examination manifested when you lost your mental clarity. A compulsive urge to question your own reasoning power got you to ask thought provoking questions. A shadow frequently followed you into incarnations associated with becoming stuck in worn-out thought patterns, infringing upon your flexibility. Altering certain limiting perceptions freed your intellect, allowing a new revitalized you to be born. 

Footnotes

You have already been introduced to the ten planets. Certain planetary pairs in your chart have a special relationship to one another due to particular angular distances separating them, known as aspects. You could say the two planets in an aspect travel and interact together along the same circuit. The following aspects will be listed under five types. Two are known as the soft aspects: the sextile (60 degrees) and trine (120 degrees). These two aspects generally point to more gentle themes, and therefore will describe past life trends that went very well for you. They indicate a lower voltage of electricity and produced less friction in your mind and through your actions. The planets involved in a trine or sextile are more likely to talk about areas where you flowed without much effort.

The more hard or intense aspects are the conjunction (0 degrees), square (90 degrees) and opposition (180 degrees). They required your best understanding in past lives. Planets that are part of an intense aspect you will notice often indicate lessons that must be learned, and follow us from one incarnation into another until we get them in balance. These higher voltage aspects don't mean the planets operated negatively, only that there was much more force behind them. "Soft" does not mean good and "intense" does not imply bad. It is often the more intense aspects that deepen our soul growth, that is, if we learn how to use their power wisely. If we don't it's like taking one step forward and three back.

It might be helpful to keep some keywords in mind for the aspects. The sextile represents Excitation and Eagerness. The planets in this aspect give clues as to how their energies worked in a stimulating way through you. The trine is a special Harmony. The two planets involved show you were confident of their interacting energies. The conjunction is where two planets are joined at the hip. There is a Fusion or powerful blending of these energies. The square can reveal where you encountered Friction. Pay special attention to these aspects in particular because they denote themes that are strong past patterns. Squares ask us to resolve their conflict by finding creative outlets. The opposition requires a Balancing act. It is similar to a seesaw. Gaining objective awareness about each planet is a key. Remember, it was usually the most intense aspects that stretched you the most in past lives 

Moon trine Venus

An easy going demeanor made you likeable. Instinctively knowing how to get along with people, even those quite different than you came naturally. You had a stabilizing effect on many. It was the way you show you cared that deepened your love relationships. You did need to watch out for being too trusting. 

Moon oppose Uranus

You liked people not afraid of change. Though individuals disrupting your sense of security made you feel uneasy. The bottom line was that you needed to have your own pet goals supported before feeling comfortable with a person. Friendships with a wide array of people were common. Those respecting your need for freedom, and making you feel accepted when drawing close were your favorites. Rebelling against authority figures was an instinct you usually possessed. 

Moon oppose Node

You usually linked with a partner when you were hoping to get support for your life directions. You never really liked to go it alone. This doesn't mean you had no independence. It's only saying your intuitive energies often got stimulated through your people connections. You did need to keep those dependency needs balanced. It was better when you didn't try to derive all of your meaning out of a relationship 

Moon square Ascendant

You were an emotional force in the lives of those you loved, sometimes more than they wanted. Stormy moods made clear thinking a real challenge. You either cared too much or were accused of ignoring those closest to you. Being as changeable as the moon's phases in one day is what upset a few individuals. A restless urgency to go where you wouldn't miss out on growth-opportunities is what caused to move often. Logic wasn't necessarily your main tool when in a stressful conflict. Toning down your response time did avoid a few embarrassing situations. Then again, it was occasionally the people you leaned on that were unpredictable, lacking stability. When you escaped from unstable circumstances you felt more in control as well as rooted, and lighter in worry. 

Sun oppose Jupiter

You have always been lucky in meeting people that helped give a boost to your enterprising nature. Watching that you didn't blindly follow in someone's footsteps was an important lesson. It was a temptation to deny what you really knew to be true. You were attracted to lovers sharing your love of travel and learning. Your sense of humor helped get you through challenges. Adaptability was a strong point. Seeing the glass as half full rather than as half empty certainly influenced your thinking. 

Sun square Neptune

You depended heavily on the inspiration of your idealism. Romance and creative aspirations were the motivating forces, and in a big way! You experienced great conflict when those thinking you to be confused met your dreams with resistance. Emotions ran hot and cold. You had more success when accepting life wasn't perfect, and it was okay that everyday living got a little messy. Your reality book wasn't the same one that everyone else used. This didn't strike you as true immediately. Eventually you started to see that there were certain paths you would take that few would understand. If you went too far out there, occasionally you lost your way. Changing the world to meet your specifications was a desire. You pushed your beliefs systems, at times too forcefully. You fell in and out of love with individuals and aspirations quickly. When you found the life directions that made your strongest statement, you tended to settle down. Escapism resulted only when the world seemed to be a disappointing place. Reality testing did help you get back to a warm place in the sun. 

Sun oppose Midheaven

Taking your show public didn't always come without a struggle. Much of it was an internal one. You looked very much for support from family and lovers. Confidence grew after taking that first painful, scary step toward exhibiting your potential. It was easier to promote others than yourself as a pattern. You certainly were proud of your accomplishments. You were sensitive about people showing confidence in you. There was a special joy when the effort you made finally took you to the top of the mountain. Keeping your public and private lives balanced was the road to happiness. 

Mercury oppose Saturn

You liked people with solid logic. A business mind that carefully sought out safe situations was part of your intellect. There was a cautious approach to relationships. Fear kept you from being too reckless. It's when you failed to say what was on your mind that partnerships lost their clarity. People in positions of authority liked to know that they had the benefit of your keen insights. If you grew too overbearing, individuals resisted with all their might. When you talked to create win-win arrangements, life was happier. Staying positive in thought was the key challenge. 

Mercury trine Ascendant

A mellow way of expressing your ideas put others at ease. You enjoyed talking about yourself. You had to develop your powers of concentration, which got a little easier when finding your favorite life interests. A change of routine was wise when attempting to energize your mind. You didn't like to worry, viewing it as a waste of time. 

Venus square Mars

You attracted dramatic people into your lives. Why? Because you often were one yourself! Individuals either liked you or not. There wasn't lots of middle ground. When you liked someone, you didn't waste much time in making bold advances. Squabbles over money occurred regularly in relationships. You were not always fond of sharing, fearing you would get the short end of the stick. Instability in relationships was due to either impatience on one or both of your parts. Competitive streaks did get out of hand once in a while. Mutual support of values was a unifying factor. 

Jupiter conjunct Saturn

Logic with a philosophical approach tempered with a sober outlook was you. There was an understanding that luck required some effort. Good things didn't just happen. When your faith outweighed your doubts, good things happened. Though when you foolishly believed, or lacked sound reality testing, you occasionally lost money and a lot of time. Depression was haunting. There were times when you felt only one step or paycheck ahead of its ugly reach. Running in fear of life only made matters worse. You found solace in the respect others had for your work and ethics. Remembering to have fun was wise. Focusing on the positive was important. 

Jupiter square Neptune

Your faith could either be impeccable or be filled with holes of doubt. It was escapism that hijacked your happiness. Facing your shortcomings gave you the strength to deal with whatever came your way. You believed in love. Your romances were many. You found the greatest peace when realizing you could survive alone or with that special someone. There was a divine discontent with reality that either drove you to be creative or to become disillusioned. You detested limits. Whatever you could imagine you thought possible to accomplish. An intense desire to follow a spiritual path suddenly came upon you. There was conflict in chasing what the world offered and satisfying an inner longing for peace. You weren't easy to live with because you were so changeable in likes and dislikes. When you did become content, you had to stay grounded to really let the experience engulf you. Ideals inspired your creativity. 

Uranus conjunct Node

Independence was a big key to your fulfillment. People had to walk fast and at least a little off center to understand what really drove you. Unpredictable was your name, uniqueness was your game. Your mind quickly cut right through society's rules, and perceived where you needed to be. Compromises were not easy, and too many of them felt stifling. Your mission was to be an innovator and occasionally to cause an upheaval of everyday reality. You followed a sense of direction that for sure beat to your own drum. Your long-term acquaintances respected your devotion to autonomy. When allowing others to express their own ideas freely, you made interesting links to the unconventional thinkers. It was possible to fit into mainstream society, especially after you made peace with your own true paths. Sooner or later, you realized the need to have stabilizing individuals around you, that is, if you really wanted to settle down. Toning down a me-first attitude did keep people closer. A ferocious need to reinvent yourself manifested when you had outgrown the present. 

Neptune square Midheaven

Creating your own standards of perfection turned out better than trying to please everyone else. You were at your unhappiest when letting other's critiquing get you down. Sensitivity made you intuitive, but afraid to display your wares.  Your idealism was so large it made accepting reality not so easy. When in love with a person or a higher power, you had relentless energy. Facing your personal issues turned out better than running from them. 

Just as the Ascendant in the Passport section that began this report was described as a sign serving a special purpose, each of the other eleven houses has a sign that helps define its meaning. What follows is a trip through each of the other past lives houses or environments to give you a view of additional characteristics. First are listed the keywords for each house. 

2nd House: Comfort, values, money, ownership.
Libra on 2nd house:

You had a tendency to weigh your options carefully. Making up your mind was testy. Indecision regarding major acquisitions sometimes plagued you. When you did develop a pattern of solid decision making life became easier. Over indulgence in food and drink sometimes got out of control. This was how you drowned your sorrows, especially after a love affair that went awry. Learning to deal directly with issues proved to be the wiser plan. 

3rd House: Perceptions, learning, communication, insight.
Virgo on 3rd house:

An analytical mind was readily at your disposal. The more dreamy side of life did not appeal to you as much as the reality dimension. Your perceptions were sharp when it came to seeing life as sober. Worrying about what you couldn't control was bothersome. Sometimes your brain got too overloaded with needless information. A left brain burnout did occur if you didn't stop worrying about the details. Your mind was great for remembering the little things. Keeping a positive outlook took you much further than focusing on too many doubts. Mental toughness did help you in dealing with life's ups and downs. A compulsive striving for perfection had to be kept under control. Compulsive thinking sometimes got in the way of your feelings and intuition. When you trusted your intuitive side, life was more adventurous. 

4th House: Home, security, nurturing, roots.
Leo on 4th house:

Power struggles with others did occur. It was a challenge to learn how to become a negotiator. Creating win-win situations was the real test. You remained close to those letting you express your true power. If you became obsessed with overpowering others, you made enemies. When you didn't compulsively crave attention you were happier. Finding a true sense of inner security brought harmony.  There was a challenge in not letting your critics destroy your self-confidence. 

5th House: Self-expression, creativity, confidence, romance, risk-taking.
Cancer on 5th house:

Your creative energy was nurtured by where you lived. Your moods were greatly aroused by your passion to create.  It was important that you tapped into your intuition when expressing yourself. You showed great sensitivity about family members and lovers being supportive of your life endeavors. It hurt your ego when those you loved didn't pay enough attention to what mattered the most to you. When you were less bossy, people were more cooperative. When you found the self-confidence to take a risk, life often rewarded you.  Waiting too long for approval caused missed opportunities. There was a repeating pattern of a tug of war within you to satisfy yourself, coupled with a drive to make others happy.  Balancing these two tendencies helped keep you happy and healthy.

6th House: Learning skills, work environment, perfection, diet, health.
Gemini on 6th house:

You enjoyed learning in as many ways as possible, and had a deep desire to sharpen skills. Boredom you feared. You liked being as prepared as possible in order to anticipate change. Your delicate nervous system needed regular exercise to keep you mentally clear.  A proneness to a lack of concentration was a test. You were happier when trying not to be too perfect. Accepting your flaws made for happier days. Worrying about what you couldn't change did at times get the best of you. Then again, a drive toward perfection brought out your best mental intensity. Finding the balance was the key.  Heaven on earth was when you worked at careers or jobs that allowed you to operate from your highest levels of learning. 

7th House: Relationships, marriage, partnerships, social awareness.
Taurus on 7th house:

You were attracted to stabilizing partners. Ambitious partnerships were highlighted. Being with someone you could work clearly with was a must. Your relationships ran the spectrum from having been subjected to possessive partners, to selecting people that respected your individuality. Lovers with calmer dispositions were preferred. You created greater wealth when aligning yourself with the right people. A hidden key to relationship success was finding people with similar values.  Learning how to compromise and negotiate was essential to relationship harmony. 

8th House: Power, joint resources, rebirth, passion, self-mastery.
Aries on 8th house:

Being in intense partnerships colored past incarnations. This doesn't mean they were good or bad. It is only saying your lovers were passionate and maybe a bit reckless.  People regularly challenged your power as a general rule. You had a strong survival instinct. Getting past a crisis sometimes took your greatest courage. It was important that you found ways to create stability. You needed partners that respected your autonomy.  Tension over finances occurred more than once. You needed to know you had the freedom to make your own choices. Brooding over the past never did much for your happiness. Patience with those you loved was wise. You were not one to readily allow others to easily take advantage of you. 

9th House: travel, learning, philosophy, knowledge, optimism.
Pisces on 9th house:

You exuded a restless imagination. Your quest for self-understanding was underscored. A wandering spirit didn't always make you Mr. or Ms. Reliable. An adventurous mind kept you dreaming about the liveliest places to be. Faith meant everything to you. Knowing your limits wasn't usually learned easily. A big challenge was a fear of conflict. When you faced issues, you found inner strength and problems were easier to fix. Searching for love was a passion. Being realistic about people was another test.  Certain causes led you astray when you lost touch with reality. Your devotional side needed to be kept in balance. You liked sharing knowledge as a way to inspire others to fulfill their potential. 

10th House: Professions, ambition, leadership, focus, commitments.
Aquarius on 10th house::

A "Give me Liberty or give me Death" philosophy was not far from your thoughts. The roles in life you chose had an individuality theme running through them. A burning desire to keep reinventing yourself through your career was a repeating pattern. You needed a lot of latitude in work environments. Doing your own thing was preferable. Your progressive mind liked being the catalyst for change. Though the reaction to your insights wasn't always positive. If you ideas were too far out in front of your society, you were met with resistance, maybe even exile. You didn't respect authority until it proved it could be trusted. Institutions seemed to move to slow for your liking. You only were inclined to work against change if it seemed to threaten your most cherished beliefs. Stubborn ideas that were traded in for flexible ones led to new opportunities. 

11th house: Goals, individuality, freedom, inventive, progressive, unique.
Capricorn on 11th house:

You approached the future with reality based thinking. Change wasn't a welcomed sight. Your feet were planted firmly in the present. You had a deep desire to preserve the past. Fighting city hall wasn't your first impulse. Though city hall couldn't get you to budge if you were determined to make a point. You trusted people with clear logic and possessing intelligence. You respected individuals with integrity. When you became too rigid in setting your goals, people did become angry. Greater flexibility made you more popular. Delayed gratification was connected to your patience. You could focus persistently on long range goals unless you became negative. Losing confidence did take some steam out of your momentum. Self-imposed restrictions on your freedom caused missed opportunities. When you acted with courage and managed to cast aside doubts, you were more successful. Your wisdom came from not repeating past mistakes. Time in your eyes was a valuable teacher. 

12th house: Idealism, intuition, escape, faith, beliefs.
Sagittarius on 12th house:

You had ideals that reached to the farthest horizons.  Faith was what you relied on to get you through the tough tests. A dedication to causes was intense. You did sometimes give too much of yourself and regret it later. Reality testing helped you in ascertaining how to define your boundaries. When you went through periods of self-doubt, your way out of this maze was to travel. A search for a soul mate usually began early. You liked to share your life with a lively partner. Knowing your limitations took time. Testing fate just for the experience happened with regularity. Your ideals had to be grounded. A divine discontent did occasionally make it hard to focus on plans for long periods of time. With practice, you learned how to follow through on what people expected of you. A need for escape was a primal call from within you. Making peace with your intuitive imagination and life's demands was a lifelong process. 

Planets in actuality never really move backward, but can appear to do so. This is referred to as retrograde motion, and as you will read has special past life meaning surrounding a particular planet's symbolism. The following are planets that were moving retrograde at your birth with a description as to how this played out for you in other incarnations.  

Jupiter retrograde:

It was a repeating pattern that you had a challenge in not foolishly believing in the wrong things or people. When you were on target and accurately assessing situations, you were a dynamo of efficiency and inspiration. Another challenge was in the area of confidence. When you lost faith it took the wind out of your sails. The search for an expansive enough vision was an innate drive.  People didn't respond as well if you preached dogma or grew too judgmental. When you kept an open mind there was less friction.  You had a capacity to embrace a positive outlook, that is, if self-doubt didn't seep into your thinking. Another challenge was running too fast to where the grass might be greener, running away from facing problems. The optimist in you needed to know limits. When you walked with commonsense and put your ideas into worthwhile actions, the world had no choice but to eventually give into your needs for self-discovery. 

Saturn retrogrades:

It was a repeating pattern that you had much to learn regarding flexibility versus rigidity. These two opposites were a sore spot of contention. A tendency to get extremely focused when you enjoyed a role was a past pattern. You were happier when feeling in control of your life. Knowing when to show vulnerability and when to show a tough set of armor was wisdom indeed! Some thought you lacked ambition. What they didn't see working behind the scenes was your inner search to find professions and directions that seemed worth the effort. An inclination toward becoming a one-dimensional workaholic was a potential trap. Remembering that life was a multidimensional panorama made for happier times.  There was a need to steer clear of icebergs that brought depression and feelings of rejection.  Responding with courage to your commitments lessened your anxiety about them. It was in not letting fear keep you from the love and success you painfully wanted that you reached the highest of milestones. 

Hopefully you have enjoyed your tour through this report. Remember that astrology's language is a great teacher. There are many other reports that you can explore.