Astrology and Reincarnation
How the Possibility of Reincarnation Is Reflected in the Birth Chart
Both astrology and reincarnation can be related to the concept of Karma: the result of a person’s actions through successive reincarnations leading to the final union with the infinite. Actions in one life may determine a person’s fate in the next.
Stage of the Soul
Some believe that astrology can be used to establish the stage that a soul has reached during this concept. A horoscope, for instance, might indicate artistic ability. The extent to which this skill is developed really depends on the dedication and patience of the individual for whom the chart was drawn.
Chart indications can show the abilities which could be achieved by the present life. Challenging aspects will show traits in the character which may have to be controlled in this incarnation. It is believed by some that these traits as shown through the planetary links in a chart, were passed down from a former life suggesting how the past character developed or neglected his personality.
Rising Sign
The Rising Sign is said to be indicator of the stage the present life is travelling through. These stages, according to which sign is on the ascendant, are described below:
The first phase of the cycle is Aries. This indicates the soul passing from death to rebirth. A sign of rebellion against the restrictions of the previous sign Pisces.
Taurus rising signifies a soul shaped by physical experience and practical matters. These are usually business-minded people as the ambitions of Aries, their past life, will unconsciously propel them along and Taurus in the present life helps them make sensible use of what’s around them.
Gemini rising indicates the growth of the conscious experience of the soul. There will be creativity expressed through poetry and communication as a result of Venus, the ruler of their previous incarnation.
The journey through the incarnation of Cancer will bring growth of the quality of the individual.
The sign Leo suggests the development of the sensory perceptions. Those going through this incarnation will feel there is something special about their life and they can be the teachers and leaders of others just as Cancer, their previous incarnation was the sign of parenthood.
Virgo indicates the ability to focus on the needs of others. The keyword for Virgo is to ‘serve’ and those born in this incarnation might find the responsibility related to their previous sign Leo being subjected to themselves.
Libra rising when interpreted from a reincarnation point-of-view means to experience pain and pleasure and the result of such to their souls.
The ‘desire’ principle is at work when Scorpio is rising; these people experience the pain of tasting forbidden pleasure.
Sagittarius rising shows the need for freedom to experience life in all its forms; a fascination with religion and philosophy. This incarnation brings an acceptance of the possibility of reincarnation and a spiritual world.
Capricorn rising represents maturity and is an indication that those born in this incarnation will experience the joys and the hardship of a material existence on a high philosophical level.
Aquarius represents the paying of all debts to nature and then the breaking away from these; an acceptance of moving on when there is nothing more to learn from the past.
Leading to the final incarnation, Pisces, the last sign of the Zodiac completing the cycle. This finishes off all those things left over from previous signs with the result that the soul is prepared to start anew.
Further Reading and to discover more about Reincarnation in your Chart:
Reincarnation in the Horoscope
