Now, if you’re like me, you might be sittin’ there wonderin’ what this whole thing about karmic astrology is. Well, let me tell ya, it’s somethin’ real deep, but don’t worry, I’ll try to explain it in simple words so you can understand. Karmic astrology is all about lookin’ at how your past lives—yes, I said past lives—can affect the way you live today. It’s a way to get some insight into the things you’re good at, the fears you have, and the stuff you gotta work on. I came across this book called ‘Karmic Astrology’ by Martin Schulman a long time ago, and let me tell ya, it changed the way I look at things. I bought it in Calgary back in 1984 when it first came out, and ever since then, it’s been my little guide.
Now, in case you’re wondering what exactly karmic astrology is, let me break it down. It’s astrology seen through the lens of karma—your past lives’ influence on your current life. The way planets are aligned in your chart, and the houses they sit in, tell a story about the things you’ve been through before and what you might be dealing with in this life. Some people think it’s all about reincarnation and how your soul comes back again and again to learn lessons. I reckon that’s a bit of the picture, but it’s more than just that. It’s about understanding your life’s journey, the stuff you’ve got to fix from past mistakes, and what you’re meant to do in this life to get things right.
Understanding the Birth Chart and Karma
Your birth chart is like a snapshot of where the planets were when you were born, and it’s got a lot to say about your karma. See, all the planets in your chart, and even the houses they sit in, are connected to the karma you’ve brought into this life. There’s somethin’ called ‘Sanchita Karma,’ which represents the karma from your past lives, and it’s shown by certain houses in your chart. The 4th, 8th, and 12th houses are real important in this. They’re known as the ‘dark houses,’ because they deal with things like death, transformation, and what comforts you in life—stuff that’s hidden and deep, if ya ask me. It’s in these places that you might find the things you need to work on from the past to move forward in this life.
The Moon’s Nodes and Reincarnation
One of the big things in karmic astrology is the Moon’s Nodes. Now, don’t get scared by the fancy words. The North Node and South Node are points in your chart that talk about your soul’s purpose. The South Node shows where you’ve been, and the North Node points to where you need to go. It’s like a map of your soul’s journey, telling you what you gotta leave behind and what you need to embrace in this life to learn and grow.
Karmic Relationships
There’s also somethin’ called karmic relationships. Have you ever met someone and felt like you’ve known them forever? Or maybe you’ve had a relationship that was real hard, with a lot of drama, and you just can’t explain why? Well, according to karmic astrology, this might be a relationship that goes beyond this life—one that’s been carried over from past lives. It’s not just about who you meet in this life, but why you meet them and what lessons you’re supposed to learn from that connection. If you’re stuck in a difficult relationship, it could be that you’re workin’ through some unfinished business from a past life.
Planetary Influence and Retrograde Planets
One thing I’ve found really useful in karmic astrology is how it helps you understand the effects of retrograde planets. Now, when a planet goes retrograde, it looks like it’s movin’ backward, and that’s when the past comes back to haunt ya. Things you thought were over might start poppin’ up again, and that’s when the planets are tryin’ to teach ya somethin’. This book by Martin Schulman talks a lot about how retrograde planets can reveal karmic lessons, and let me tell ya, it’s something you don’t want to ignore.
Numerology and Karmic Astrology
This book also dives into numerology, which is another piece of the puzzle. Numerology, just like astrology, helps you understand yourself, but through numbers. It connects your name, birth date, and other things to give you a deeper look at your life’s path. It’s like another way to understand your karma—what’s been carried over and what you need to work on.
Now, if you’re serious about all this karmic stuff, I’d recommend gettin’ a good look at your own birth chart. But don’t go lookin’ at it all serious-like with a magnifying glass. Just take it one step at a time. See where the planets are, check the houses, and understand your nodes. With a little help from a book like Martin Schulman’s, you might start to see patterns in your life that you never noticed before.
Wrapping It Up
In the end, karmic astrology helps you understand where you’ve come from and where you’re goin’. It’s like a road map for your soul, showin’ you the bumps, the detours, and the places where you need to do a little fixin’ up. And who knows, by lookin’ at your karmic chart, you might just find the answers to some of life’s biggest questions. But remember, it’s not about tryin’ to control everything. It’s about learnin’ from the past and usin’ that knowledge to make this life a little bit better.
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