What is past life astrology (AKA karmic astrology)?

If you were to examine your birth chart, you will find that it does not only describe who you are, or who you are becoming within this current life, it also gives you hints at who you were in one of your most recent past lives. This is where the term past life astrology comes into play – also known as karma astrology, or karmic Astro.

In each of our charts, we each have a lunar node that is split into two parts, a North Node and a South Node. The North node will describe attributes of the person you are becoming within your present life, whereas the South node describes who you were. In terms of working with past life astrology, we focus on the South node. This is known as Kabbalah’s astrology.

The South Node is then a representation of lessons you have already learned, which would take those attributes, characteristics that are comfort zones for you. An example of this is having your South Node in Taurus and you have great comfort in the materialistic and comforting things in life. This would make your North node in Scorpio, meaning a change from the materialistic into more spiritual aspects. If we consider these signs and nodes in reverse, with the South node being in Scorpio. this would indicate that your previous lives have been about mastering all aspects that are spiritual. Making your North node in Taurus an indication that you need to ground yourself in this life in comparison.

There are other astrologers who find insight into your past lives through the aspects related to Saturn. This is because Saturn is the planet of Karma and, ultimately, a person’s fate. By working out what the astrological sign is that aligns with Saturn on a chart might give you a better idea of who you were.

How are past life astrology and reincarnation related?

Hinduism beholds the belief that when you die, your soul lives on. It is reborn into another body, prepared to take on a whole new life of lessons. This also means that the past life karma you accumulate in your past life is carried over into this life. You could even try past self regression to help discover who you were in a past life.

Past life astrology links with the Hindu and Buddhist beliefs of reincarnation in that they are both referencing the karmic energy of a previous life, usually the most prevalent and recent one. Astrology and past lives can be deciphered through an evaluation of your natal chart. Where the Hindu belief states that your position in your current life is determined by the accumulated karma from your previous lives (this is also called  “Sanchit Karma”), Vedic astrology follows that same thought and you can try to work out why you might have a certain position in life now, by looking at your natal chart and the different houses, signs, and planets. If you want to delve deeper into who you were, try our past life calculator.

Where and how did Vedic astrology originate

Vedic astrology dates back to an estimated 5000 years ago. It was first written in the  “Rig Veda”, which is an ancient Indian scripture. It was based on some intense observations and studying, as was part of the culture to learn as much as they could on arts and philosophies.

In modern days, we use Vedic astrology, but the astrology that is derived from the Vedic Jyotish, and is also referred to as the “eye of the Veda”. The origins of the information from the Jyotish has, unfortunately, been lost over the many years, but it could be around about 5 and 10 000BC.

How to know about past life through astrology

In this next section, we will discuss how to interoperate your past life analysis using Vedic Astrology. This will help you determine what past life karma you may still owe, or lessons that you have not yet mastered. It will also help you determine the mission you are here to become in this present life you are living.

First, Grab a free past life karmic astrology chart

If you are interested in learning about your past life’s karmic dues, understand that it is possible to get information about your past life astrology using your birth chart to give you insight. This leans toward the idea that your birth chart and your past life natal chart are linked. Cafe Astrology has a good birth chart calculator, or past life calculator if you will, which is free, as well as descriptive.

Get your birth chart here.

The South Node’s Sign

Now that you have your free past life karmic astrology chart, let’s find out what sign your South Node is in. The sign that your South Node is in alignment with will indicate how you were, not who you were in your past life. These attributes you get from the signs are usually the negative ones but there are the positive attributes that you can look at as well.

As an example, if your South Node was in Cancer, you tend to blame your past for your sensitivities, ignoring the root. it is a sign that is ruled by the moon, which is our emotional influencer. This suggests that in your past life you were ruled by your emotions and this is something you have carried into your present life.

Or, if your South Node is in Libra, you might be slightly manipulative or passive-aggressive. Or maybe your South node is in arise, bestowing you with past life impatience or impulsiveness.

The  South Nodes’s house

By determining the house that your South Node’s sin sits in, might indicate where you were in your past life. This doesn’t mean geographically, but rather in a career sense, like where your mind was it.

If your South Node is in the eleventh house, you were a people person, your career or life’s situation had you around lots of people, all the time. In one scenario, if the South node’s sign is Gemini, the people flocked to you for the ability you had with telling or writing stories, and general entertainment. But in a different scenario, if the South Node was in Aries, the people would flock to you because of your leadership, or pioneering qualities.

The South Node’s Aspects

Aspects refer to any other happenings within your past life that have influenced this life experience. This is specifically meaning things that happened that right has been traumatic for you in your past life, that have limited you in this life.

These aspects usually include either a trine or a sextile, which are indicative of positive aspects, or you could have oppositions and squares which are indicative of negative aspects. An example could be having a square to Venus in your South node’s aspects which might reveal that your past life had difficulties in love and marriage.

If you have conjunction in your South Node’s aspects, this is neither negative nor positive. It just means that that planet that was conjunct with you was extremely influential in your past life.

The Twelfth House

Each house has its own meaning and interpretation of that meaning. The unconscious mind is ruled by the twelfth house and is a clear signal for the hidden lessons of your past life experience that were majorly influential when you learned the lesson.

This is an important part of past life astrology because it could be a clear indicator of the karmic energy you still owe. This could take the form of any planet or type of start. And once all of your karmic dues have been paid, there will be nothing in your 12th house – no stars, no planets, nothing.

Saturn

Saturn and the 12thhouse are similar in nature because they both are representatives of our past life karma. Where the 12th house shows you the karmic energy Saturn from past lives that you have learned, the Saturn in your natal chart is indicative of lessons you failed to earn n your previous life and what you still need to learn in this present life.

An example is having a natal chart with Saturn in Capricorn it means the lessons you carried over to learn are career or social status based. Another example is having a Saturn squared to Mars showing how you will bump into past life enemies in this life and maybe your karma is owed to them or having a Saturn square to Venus means you will have relationships with the same people in a previous life.

Jupiter

This is the past where the good deeds you did in your past life are attributed. This is where you can see how you will reap the benefits of positive karma. Most astrologers do not focus too much energy on this section because it is more beneficial to work on the negative karmic dues and attributes to your present life. While it is fun to celebrate what you have achieved, this will not help you progress any further up.

Retrogrades

If your South Node’s ruling planet is in retrograde, it is examed in detail by most astrologers. It is extremely significant for the experience you had in that life was probably very negative that the very planet’s energy was pushed down. This can be interpreted by the meaning of each planet, but it is a very intricate art to understand.

Key takeaways on past lives astrology

There is a lot to be learned about ourselves in this present life from the energy we bring over from our past lives. This can be revealed through a study of your natal chart, especially after reading this article – you should be knowledgeably equipped to understand what hints you have been given on the map of your stars and planets. On the other hand, there’s always past life regression therapy, or QHHT sessions, that you can try out. This might give you more insight into your past life, but it will be even more illuminative if combined together with using your natal chart as a past life chart.

Past life horoscope FAQs

Which house in astrology is for past life?

If you were to follow the link we provided above to the cafe astrology site, they have a =n accurate natal chart calculator which will determine what your South and North Nodes are. Once you have worked that out you will be able to determine your past life experiences. When it comes to your houses, the 12th house is designated for the lessons you learned in a past life.

Is North Node past life?

No, the North node does not indicate aspects from your past life. The South now, on the other hand, does. If your South Node is in  Gemini you probably had a life where you were the entertainer, and storyteller, appraised for your ability with your words in some form. If your South Node was in Virgo, you might have been a healer of some kind.

Can you also tell how you died in a past life?

You might not be able to pinpoint exactly how you died in a previous life by examining your natal chart, but you might get an indication of any traumas experienced. This can then be interpreted into your QHHT, or past life regression sessions to try and determine any links between your chart and any memories that surface during your session.

What can birth charts tell you about past lives?

Your natal chart can give you quite a bit of insight into the person you were in a past life. If your South Node was in Taurus, you were probably someone who indulged a lot in their previous life, and you build a life with strong physical foundations in the materialistic sense. There are other aspects that indicate sneak peeks of information as to who you were if you were to look at your 12th house, as well as what is in conjunction with Saturn on your natal chart.

Crystals, consciousness and crystal energy

I take great notice of that which I’m attracted to in life. There’s certainly a lot of attraction to people and conversations because that is part of the human experience. You can also have an attraction to things that are not human, like stones, flowers, crystals, or something that typically does not have a consciousness. There is nothing that I can truly and accurately describe the attraction I feel to crystals – particularly clear quartz. 

It started when I was about six or seven years old and, continued with me throughout school. My third-grade science fair project was growing crystals – I was attracted to how they grew and how they shimmered in the light. Now, as an adult, that attraction is still there – in the very foundation of the crystal’s formation. I’ve realized when you think about crystal information when it is entering the place of matter which relaxes into an alternate state of composition. When matter is in this state, there is an optimal way by which energy flows with that particular crystal, hence the different attractions and reactions we get. This energy flow connects with us, we can feel it. 

The youth and crystals

It has been interesting to note that the younger generations are getting more attraction than the older ones. I think this is an extremely positive thing happening with humanity. I do believe the reason for this is because they are much more attracted to psychedelic experiences and the connection to their soul being able to openly and freely express themselves. The older generations had to deal with a lot more repression of expression. There was a brief moment in our timeline, during the hippy generation of the 1960s, where expression was extremely popular.

The later years changed that aspect and more repression came about until today, where it seems like we have made a full circle back to the freedom of expression. There seems to be a lot of similarities of interest from then and now, including the festival scene which plays electronic psychedelic music, like trance. In essence, this music puts you into a trance-like state through which people, like those in the younger generations, can connect with nature, other people, and their consciousness. Some have started using crystals and other forms similar to explore their consciousness.

Crystals and QHHT Past Life Regression

The power of crystals has been celebrated across cultures over the globe, as well as for many different societies over the timeline of humanity. From my experience, during QHHT sessions with a few clients, a common thing I would hear of them talking about wearing their crystalline clothing. This clothing can adjust our body to the perfect temperature, according to the weather. It also has the ability to change color to match our aura and our frequency so that we can show expression to others without speaking. Increasing our buoyancy so that they could manipulate the effects of gravity in different circumstances.

Atlantis and crystals

During the time of Lemuria and Atlantis, the people living there used crystals lovingly. They were highly aware of the power of crystals and had worked out a way to use them alongside their technology. It would increase the strength of the power they received from natural resources like the sun, wind, or the ocean. They transmitted the crystal power via the pyramids they built and that transmission powered a number of their machinery like spiritual growth, agriculture, and even transportation.

Once, during a QHHT session with someone that I had shared another life with Atlantis. This person did crystal grid work and I worked alongside her at the Temple of the Moon. I was able to bring in energy to be grounded into the earth to heal it. We were able to store that energy into the crystals, kind of like batteries, to be used later on. Those charged crystals would be placed in crystal grids, placed deliberately in a sequence according to their properties. These grids would be energy flows

The more spiritually advanced Atlanteans were able to foresee what was going to happen to them as a society so they stored all of their knowledge, Atlantean star codes, inside of them. Those who found them within our timeline would be able to access that knowledge. So ultimately, we did this for ourselves. If you are attracted to a crystal, it probably means there is knowledge stored inside of it specifically for you, left possibly by a past-life self. The law of attraction will bring them to you – you just need to be open and ready to accept.

Similarities between ice and crystals

If we look at the formation of crystals, there is not much difference in how ice is formed. If you think of a snowflake or water formation and that crystalline structure. The delicacy of each snowflake is so intricately beautiful, each one being unique. It is almost as if it is a euphemism of us as unique human beings. This leads us to the treasure trove of information about the true history of the world that is hidden in the ice of Antarctica. It is particularly significant the more our technology progresses and until we are at a point where we might not even need technology and we become more intuitive like the Atlanteans. So much of our history was lost to us but, like the Atlanteans storing information in crystals, so much of our history is stored in the ice of Antarctica and rocks! 

Our trip to Egypt showed us that their history was recorded on the outside of rocks in so much detail. But just like how we, humans, have a meaningful exterior as well as a meaningful interior, as do the rocks. There is more information recorded inside them.

The message that crystals carry

In life, it is so much easier to believe that life is getting harder, particularly when we are fed all of this negative information all the time in the media – crime is increasing, the dollar is decreasing, it can be easy to feel a sense of panic, no matter how big or small. Do not buy into that. Look at how things are affecting you, how you feel inside, how you manage your relationships, your ability to express love and joy or communicate with others.

The crystals, I feel, want us to know that it is getting easier and easier, and it will only get easier and easier as we progress into that fifth-dimensional version of ourselves. You do not need to be affected by outside things that contrast your belief system. Much like how the crystals work with their energy to amplify the energy they receive, is what we should be tapping into ourselves. 

Final Thoughts

Our opinions and appreciations will vary amongst every one of us – it is different for everybody. I realized that the unique feeling, connection, and attraction feels beautiful then that’s what is right for you. There is no one correct way to draw on the power of crystals, they have information stored inside them that is particularly for you. So if you feel like a certain stone is calling out your name, pay attention to that. The more open you are to receiving the information, the more knowledgeable you will become.

What is astral projection?

Astral traveling, often confused for lucid dreaming or linked closely with it, for all the similar sensations and experiences that come with both. A Lucid dream happens whilst you’re in a dream state. You are conscious that you are asleep but aware of your mind and what is happening in your dream. Astral projection, on the other hand, is an intentional act. It is when you purposefully, using meditative methods, allow your mind to leave your physical body and lift into the astral realm. What you witness during your astral projection is experienced in real-time. You can see the room that your body is in, as well as your body that your consciousness usually lives within. Not many people have seen this, but there is a silver cord, or an astral cord, that connects our physical body to our astral body, it is said to be similar to elastic but energetic.

What are astral bodies?

If you have ever heard yogis and reiki practitioners speak about your subtle body, you have a headstart. An astral body is a more subtle version of our physical form subtle meaning it is neither entirely physical, not entirely spiritual, or energetic.

According to the practice of yoga, human beings have three bodies, our physical body is one of them. The other two are the astral body and the causal body. Because the astral body is both physical and spiritual it is connected to your senses and your mind, but it also contains what is known as Prana, which is the name for our life force energy.

Are out-of-body experiences real?

An out-of-body experience, or obe experience, is very hard to measure or prove, because it is a matter of the soul, or consciousness, going from the physical body and into the Astral plane. There have been some inconclusive studies done that gave inconclusive or vague results. One study had a woman linked to an FMRI machine whilst claiming to astral travel. When she moved her body in the astral plane, her brain showed evidence of movement within the machine – as if she were moving her physical body but it remained still. Another researcher on astral projection has dedicated his life to understanding the non-physical aspects of his consciousness after he was in an accident and ended up in a coma, which he came out of with new memories of another realm, or dimension. For now, it would depend on your belief system as there is no actual proof that astral projection is a real aspect of our consciousness because we, ourselves, have no clue of the reality of its full potential.

What does an out-of-body experience feel like?

As you slip into the astral plane you will feel sensations like heavy vibrations or a gentle tingle as your consciousness begins to leave your physical body. You might feel your heart rate speed up, and a humming sound might occur. Some astral projectors have said how their body felt weightless as if they were floating, and some said it felt more like they were sinking.

What causes out-of-body experiences?

It is said that if someone goes through a seriously painful or traumatic event like a vehicle crash or childbirth, dissociative tendencies take place as a defensive tactic and you rather witness the event happening from outside the body.

Others have reported experiencing an out-of-body experience when under anesthetics for surgery, or from near-death experiences.

What can you do while astral projecting?

When most people think about an out-of-body experience we imagine ourselves flying high in the skies, visiting our friends while they sleep. Astral projecting is far less of a 3D reality thing. Some say they can zap in and out of specific timelines so that they could witness ancient civilizations. Shamans for hundreds of years have used astral projecting as a way to commune with the higher beings. Others use it to explore our word and even the universe! Actress, Dina Bonnavie, had such an experience and made this statement;

“How come I am awake, yet I see myself down there? That meant I was out of my body. Then I saw myself going out of the window. I saw the houses, the streets, the buildings. I flew away from the city, away from the Earth. I was heading toward the moon, then to another planet. I don’t know what planet that was. Then I said to myself, ‘What am I doing here?’ When I looked down, I saw a silver thread connecting my body to the place where I came from—my bedroom where I was lying in bed. But every time I looked down, I couldn’t see anybody. Then I remembered the silver line, the silver thread!”

Ultimately, astral traveling is a great way for you to learn the different facets of consciousness, without the limitation of your physical body.

how to do astral projection safely: the benefits & risks

Astral projecting is something not to be taken lightly. If you are thinking about attempting this you might want to get some practice in with lucid dreaming and release all fear of the unknown.

Before you even think about starting this, make sure that you are not under any influences like alcohol or drugs – the act of astral traveling should no be taken lightly. As you begin, visualize a white light surrounding you, cleansing your energy. Make sure that you are sitting comfortably, or lying down as falling asleep is a possibility. When you begin your meditating breaths, visualize that you are inhaling peace and exhaling your negative energy and thoughts.

Out of body experience dangers

the have been no recorded dangers to our physical or mental health that might be caused by astral projecting or an out-of-body experience. Some have reported a slight dizzying feeling or disorientation, but that subsides after a while. The only risk you could face is if you have ignored the top suggestion to be free of alcohol or drugs and make sure that you fall asleep while astral projecting that you do not fall and hit your head. Make sure you are in a safe environment.

Benefits of astral projection

Even though there are not many bad side-effects of astral traveling, there are some amazing benefits you can enjoy once you become skilled at astral traveling.

• A sense of empowerment. You will feel more strength and your self-efficacy will improve.
• More tuned-in.  Your concentration will improve, you’ll have the ability to focus better on what you are currently busy with.
• Improved relationships at work, with friends, and at home. Because of your improved sense of focus, you can focus more on the needs of your loved ones, friends, and colleagues – in general, you will better empathize with others.

How to have an out of body experience for beginners: 3 techniques

There are some naturally occurring OBEs, but there are out-of-body techniques for you to do it purposefully. Read on to learn how to intentionally astral project.

Out of body meditation

If you are looking to learn how to induce an out-of-body experience, the internet is a plethora of guided meditation podcasts. whether you are a beginner or a seasonal astral traveler you will find the right recording for you. Make sure that you are sitting in a quiet room, with dimmed lights, and your favorite energy and chakra cleansing incense stick burning nearby.

Binaural Beats

Some people prefer to use the soothing frequencies of binaural beats to get into a deeper meditative state or induce an out-of-body experience. Your brain waves can be rewired with the soundwaves that are binaural beats. One thing to remember, you cannot simply rely on the binaural soundwaves to instantly get you into the astral plane, it is a matter of your intention and your focus as well.

Self-hypnosis

This is a similar method to meditating but slightly more intense. there are several self-hypnosis techniques you can use to strengthen your connection to your subtle body. the more you practice these techniques, the more skilled you will become.

Going Back to Sleep

This method has more than often used when attempting to lucid dream, the beginner’s step to astral traveling. The idea is that you wake up very early, like five or six in the morning, and you try to return to sleep after 10 or 15 minutes. This is particularly effective if you are a skilled meditator.

Crystals for Astral Projecting

The spiritual or metaphysical world is not complete without the right crystal to help you with whatever endeavor you may persist with. There are, of course, certain crystals that can assist you with astral traveling. Amethysts assist your crown chakra and are often used in lucid dreaming. Moldavite is well renowned for its ability to lift your consciousness into astral the astral world and Black Obsidian can act as your compass.

Well known astral projection experiences

If you are looking for knowledge on this topic from an experienced astral traveler, Susan Blackmore, a well-known astral projection researcher, writes of her experiences with out-of-body experiences and astral traveling in her book, Beyond the Body: An Investigation of Out-of-the-Body Experiences.

Unsurprisingly, Helen Keller speaks of her experiences with Out-of-body experiences and astral projecting in her own book, My Religion,

“I have been far away all this time, and I haven’t left the room…It was clear to me that it was because I was a spirit that I had so vividly ‘seen’ and felt a place a thousand miles away. Space was nothing to spirit!”

Our conclusion/Final points/Key takeaways on astral projecting

OBEs or astral traveling are more common than you might think. Even though it hasn’t been proven yet does not make it less real. There is so much more to our world than just the physical world, if we get the chance to explore it, we should not be so fearful of it. Your consciousness will always come back to your body when you are ready.

FAQs

Is there any proof of astral projection?

If out-of-body researchers could find a way to prove that astral projection is a valid aspect of our consciousness, they would deserve eternal peace, for the act of astral projection would do wonders for the development of humankind. Unfortunately, there is little to no astral projection proof to prove that it is not a figment of our hallucinations or dream state. Science has no way of measuring or recording whether our consciousness can leave our bodies. for now, astral projecting has been dubbed, fake, but we know the truth and that’s enough.

Can others see you when you astral project?

If you are a skilled astral traveler you might be able to travel with your friends. There is also the possibility of having sexual intercourse within the astral plane.

Is astral projection a sin?

In this case, it would depend on your belief system, but a lot of religions including Hinduism and Christianity have astral projection aspects.

What is Astro projection?

Though Astral projection is the most commonly used word for the act, it is often called Astro protection but they are the same thing, spelled differently.