Past Lives Report

for

Lhamo Dhondrub

The Dalai Lama

by Bernie Ashman

The Astrological Charts

Past Lives Chart: Jul 06, 1935, 04:38:00 AM LMT, Tengster Village, Ti. Sun at 12° Cancer 56', Moon at 09° Virgo 45', Mercury at 25° Gemini 31', Venus at 28° Leo 15', Mars at 18° Libra 16', Jupiter at 13° Scorpio 8'R, Saturn at 10° Pisces 3'R, Uranus at 04° Taurus 58', Neptune at 12° Virgo 17', Pluto at 25° Cancer 16', Node at 22° Capricorn 24', Midheaven at 23° Leo 36'. Ascendant at 05° Gemini 32'. Placidus houses: 01st 05°Ge32', 02nd 27°Ar01', 03rd 21°Pi48', 04th 23°Aq36', 05th 00°Aq41', 06th 09°Cp59', 07th 05°Sg32', 08th 27°Li01', 09th 21°Vi48', 10th 23°Le36', 11th 00°Le41', 12th 09°Ca59'.

Lhamo Dhondrub: Jul 06, 1935, 04:38:00 AM LMT, Tengster Village, Ti. Sun at 12° Cancer 56', Moon at 09° Virgo 45', Mercury at 25° Gemini 31', Venus at 28° Leo 15', Mars at 18° Libra 16', Jupiter at 13° Scorpio 8'R, Saturn at 10° Pisces 3'R, Uranus at 04° Taurus 58', Neptune at 12° Virgo 17', Pluto at 25° Cancer 16', Node at 22° Capricorn 24', Midheaven at 21° Pisces 48'. Ascendant at 09° Cancer 59'. Placidus houses: 01st 09°Ca59', 02nd 00°Le41', 03rd 23°Le36', 04th 21°Vi48', 05th 27°Li01', 06th 05°Sg32', 07th 09°Cp59', 08th 00°Aq41', 09th 23°Aq36', 10th 21°Pi48', 11th 27°Ar01', 12th 05°Ge32'.

Introduction

Welcome to your Past Life report. Whereas the birthchart 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 birthchart) 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? An 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 birthchart 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 Capricorn

You had a history of taking the roles you assumed quite seriously. One of your key impulses was determining what was worth your time and commitment. Your soul was normally quite sober about reincarnating knowing the work ahead would take great determination. The archetypal theme for your destiny was to be a leader.  A crucial lesson was to remember to delegate. You usually attracted responsibility easily so needed to be careful in not trying to do everything yourself. Being more inclusive took a load off of your shoulders.

If you grew too dependent on others, you had just as many problems. Then again, when you made the time for closeness, you were more fulfilled. A trickster was in becoming your own emotional island, hidden away from others. Usually this led to loneliness and feeling empty, no matter how great the outer success. Finding a way to balance the drive to climb the career ladder with having a happy home was a key to the city of happiness. Another way to say this was staying clear about self-reliance and showing you needed someone. You eventually valued a home as a sanctuary. Becoming recognized for accomplishments was a big deal. You grew through meeting individuals that encouraged you to go beyond your fears and letting them really get to know you. Also, it was when you encountered a job that challenged your inner strength that a little voice within tried to guide you with reassurance to the finish line.

Node in 6th house

What types of activities did you participate in that furthered your soul growth? Pragmatic ideas paved the way for you to be attracted to learning new skills. You had an avid interest in diet and health. If you became too blindly devoted to causes lacking much reality it delayed your progress in finding your niche. A common concern was "how can I become more efficient in performing at what I like doing the best?" When you kept your expectations reasonable you managed to stay out of karma's way.  What sorts of experiences motivated you? Getting an opportunity to put your know-how into practical use was a big one. When you found your true path, working extra hard to ensure success was an innate drive. Your energy levels peaked when you caught a glimpse of how to make your dreams come true. If you became ruled by divine discontent your ideals felt like they were merely lost in space. When you didn't try to be too perfect, this kept you on track as much as being too meticulous caused you to lose sight of the broader perspective. Somewhere, always hiding in the caverns of your memory banks were organizing instincts mixed with a tinge of powerful intuition. When using this wisely and faithfully, life was colored with a deep spiritual clarity, and you enjoyed putting great passion into a finely evolved imagination.

Sun: Creativity, Ego, Self-expression

Sun in Cancer:

The sign of Cancer the crab lighted the early-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 Cancer is "I feel". This feeling was greatly linked to intuition. You had a pattern connected to tuning into your innermost self. Establishing a sense of security dominated many of your past lives. Home was a sacred space in previous incarnations, becoming a sanctuary or even a safe haven. The saying "the home is a castle" applied to you.

Archetypes for Cancer include the nurturer, protector, or hermit. You usually thrived on caring for others whether this be people, pets, or plants. Emotions were downright exhausting to endure. There were times when you grew fed up with being relied upon too heavily. Intimacy was a challenge. Having balanced dependency needs was a key to happiness.  Your moods were key barometers of your thoughts in one lifetime after another.

The cosmic principle at work through many of your past incarnations was to insulate yourself from harm's way. This isn't saying you were always passive or looking for the easy way out. Quite the contrary, there were lifetimes when you regularly moved forcefully and decidedly. You found ego strength through creating new enterprises. Delight was experienced in watching anything grow that was under your care. You felt lost when your most cherished people and goals disappeared. You came into this life solarized through a sign promoting intuitive vision. This was a theme that ran throughout your incarnations and was the key to self-mastery. It was when you managed to balance your mind and heart that you were on top of your game.

Sun in 12th house

You had solar power heating your idealism in a big way in past lives. A desire to make your dreams come true was ever present. Faith could move mountains in your eyes. Your intuitive voice often whispered words of inspiration to your conscious mind, that is, if you could hear them. Your creative vitality fed off of your imagination. In some lives you had avid interest in the arts. Aligning your mind with your spiritual beliefs gave you an energy boost. Expectations had to be reality-tested to ensure you were asking for the possible. The irony was that when you went beyond the ordinary is when you were unusually lucky. Pride in your highest values was shown. You liked those able to fulfill a promise.

If there was a challenge it was escapism. Running away from conflict caused problems. When you faced life directly, you made yourself and others happy in the long haul. You were often a romantic. Love and soul mates constantly knew your name. It was defining clearly what you needed that became important. Guilt and self-pity depleted your clarity. Gaining objective distance from problems was a must.  Healing energy emanated from you, but you needed to be aware of your boundaries. Your self-expression flourished through your ideals. You found fulfillment through helping others transcend their limitations, and in sharing your life with those understanding your intuitive hunger.

Moon: Sense of Security, Roots, Feelings

Moon in Virgo:

You were lunarized at birth through the sign of Virgo. What does this say about your past life tendencies? An instinctual work drive has followed you from one incarnation to another. The family ancestries in past lives were linked by a dedication to excellence along with a tendency to worry.

Your inner landscapes were lined with a strong work ethic. Refining your work skills was an intense drive. A meticulous concern for details was a blessing and a curse. You did out produce many with a precision-like approach to getting a job accomplished. Though trying to be too perfect made life difficult for you and those trying to live with you. When you were able to adopt more reasonable standards, life was more enjoyable. People respected your thoroughness. They didn't always react so positively when you grew too critical. You liked being well organized.  Diet and health were subjects of interest in more than one lifetime.

You did tend to have a pragmatic and analytical nature. Your subconscious called to you to develop a positive attitude first, and then move forward with a never-ending thirst for new challenges.

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

Gemini on Ascendant:

 With the sign Gemini as your past lives Ascendant, moving in a few directions simultaneously often colored your incarnations. The mental side of life was usually well developed. Your perceptions of people were startling accurate. Your nervous system tended to live on the edge. Sometimes it was due to a compulsive desire to devour as many experiences as possible to the point of mental exhaustion. You appreciated people with intelligence. You grew bored with people taking too long to make a point. You enjoyed clear communication. Sitting still for long periods of time made you uneasy.  Looking out with a pair of curious and eager eyes colored your incarnations. An inner restlessness was an integral part of your mental chemistry. It usually played a major role in motivating you to seek change. Others saw you as intelligent and as thinking fast on your feet.  A challenge was learning how to stay focused. A tendency to change directions quickly sometimes interfered with your being able to stick with long-term projects. You displayed a fast and creative mind.

The Quest

Mercury: Communication, Perceptions and Logic

Mercury in Gemini

You were Mercurialized at birth through the sign of Gemini pointing to speedy mental impulses in past lives. Being excited in speech was your communication style.

You exercised greater patience when knowing you had enough to keep you mentally occupied. Although it should be said, that when you felt overwhelmed by too much stimuli, you didn't fight against a relaxing break in the action. Repetitive routines grew monotonous. You liked doing things simultaneously to test your mental dexterity. Some individuals saw you as lacking depth. What they didn't see was when you released your full mental intensity into subjects that called to your intellectual exploration. You were an avid student. Reading and travel brought you joy. You had insight that sparked creative ideas in others. It's true that your concentration waned if tired of the details. It wasn't that you couldn't keep everything in order, only that you didn't want to be bothered. Your mental outlook was brighter when you perceived how to keep negative thinking in check and when you had chances to express your most cherished information.

Mercury in 1st House

Your perceptions moved swiftly, giving you lightning-fast reaction time. Similar to a fast moving race car, with the scenery passing by like flip cards flashing instantly in front of your eyes. You restlessly looked out at the world as though it needed to be mentally conquered. Your mind impulsively got your body to move quickly on an idea. Communication you excelled at though you didn't always let others finish their sentences.

You didn't wait long enough to consider the consequences before acting on an idea. Slowing down wasn't easy. You liked to report the news. You departed for a destination without considering any consequences. However, there were times spontaneity made you victorious. You looked for that mental competitive edge. Your nerves were ready to jump out of your skin if you waited too long to pursue your goals. Being where there was action got you to think adventurously. You were comfortable with chaos though could lose your sense of direction if not careful. You liked to know your ideas were being perceived as having the motivating force you intended.

Venus: Relationships, Values, Comfort.

Venus in Leo

With the love goddess adorning you through the sign of Leo at birth, you came from past lives where you sought after highly creative and dramatic lovers. Many people experienced you as symbolizing vitality and passion. Your social instincts were shaded with a hue of carrying yourself with great pride combined with a fierce competitive spirit.

The ideal soul mate was someone with self-confidence and a willingness to share center stage with you. You were attracted to lovers showering you with their generosity and affection. A never-ending drive to encourage those you loved to pursue their dreams made you popular. There were a few tense moments if you grew too pushy. The same could be said that when others tried to force their needs onto you, they were often met with a willful resistance. You liked being your own person. There were times you compulsively sought approval and applause to the point of not being yourself.

Your romantic fulfillment depended greatly on your choosing a partner with a lively personality and an innate generosity.

Venus in 10th house

You were serious when interacting socially, usually with a plan in mind. Being spontaneous when meeting people took a little warm up time. You were a stabilizing force in relationships, getting others to better define what they wanted. Ambitious individuals attracted you as much as your own get down to business ways brought you into their sphere. You were hard working. A willingness to pay your dues to achieve your desired milestones was apparent.

Some accused you of being too rigid, whereas you described this as extreme focus. Your peers saw you as reliable and at times solid as a rock. You had to watch out for a tendency in trying to please everyone. Being decisive was a wiser path. Another tendency was to sacrifice your comfort for a compulsive work streak. Balancing your ambition and relaxation was a must. You appreciated the celebration of milestones. When individuals honored your wisdom you felt valued. Assisting those you loved to better determine their strengths meant a lot to you.

Mars: Assertion, Courage, Identity

Mars in Libra

What would a warrior planet in the airy sign of Libra mean regarding your past lives? You welcomed those moments when you were decisive. The agony of weighing options played upon your consciousness heavily. It was easier to please yourself than others. Your initiating impulse was lit when you were inspired to act by a lover, or when you were pursuing to own beautiful things. A competitive streak was awakened when you felt others were taking advantage of you. You expected to be treated with fairness.

Your identity was attached to finding a lover and soul mate as part of the same package. Romantic individuals had a way of getting you to slow down and smell the roses. Your pace vacillated abruptly from very fast to very slow. This was due to forgetting to rest, so eventually you dropped from exhaustion. There were lives where you learned how to pace yourself. You were at your best when finding the paths that presented you with enough stress to test your mettle. You didn't really like to prolong angry disputes as it made you feel uneasy. Relationships played a major role in that friends, lovers and children were the catalysts to cause you to act courageously. When you moved with diplomacy and perceptive awareness, you were quick to see how to achieve the harmony you so anxiously were seeking.

Mars in 9th house

You took initiative when it came to adventurous risk-taking. Waiting for life to come to you wasn't your way. Your adrenaline got pumping through chasing after the distant horizons that promised excitement and expansive opportunities. A competitive side came forward when someone tried to out argue you. Fighting to defend what you believed in was done fervently and was a repeating pattern. Your faith in an idea or philosophy wasn't intimidated easily by the critics. What made you become territorial? It was due to people trying to force their way of thinking on you. Your own mental freedom was off limits to those trespassing. Those closest to you did grow upset if you became too dogmatic or judgmental. Agreeing to disagree did work wonders.

Impatience caused you to repeat mistakes. Failing to slow down and think first got you into trouble. Becoming aware of the big picture made you see the turns in the road a little quicker. Assertiveness wasn't much of a problem unless you got really confused. Ordinarily you didn't hesitate to speak up for what you needed. Getting too aggressive and plundering occurred if you lost your perspective. Overall you won applause for your enterprising ways. Anger was spontaneous, fast and furious. It was better to let you vent because you were then so much easier to reason with.

Jupiter: Knowledge, Expansion, Philosophy, Travel

Jupiter in Scorpio

Having Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, in the sign of Scorpio indicates that you were excited by exploring mysteries. You liked the challenge of figuring your way out of problems. You chose to expand your potential through anticipating ahead of time how to be prepared for a crisis. Knowledge in your eyes was power. Taking the time to learn what others sometimes judged as obsolete went in your favor. Knowing your way around the business world was of great interest. You were an introspective student that required peace and quiet to think straight. Researching your favorite subjects was a lifetime passion. If there was a downside it was that you doubted you had the ability to recover from a crisis. The interesting thing is that when you managed not to let your fear get the best of you, an incredible inner strength shined through.  A refusal to give in to negative thinking was empowering.   Luck came by way of persistence that you would reach your desired life aims.  A positive attitude helped you consistently turn negatives and setbacks into winners. You found confidence in seeking allies that really believed in you during the rich and lean seasons. Travel was a way to process experiences. When maintaining a broad perspective, you never felt like you were missing out on any of life's opportunities, and more magically found happiness. Staying away from jealousy and manipulation was a test.

Jupiter in 8th house

A positive and enterprising outlook influenced you to look for profitable alliances. You felt great if you managed to pull off moving in multiple directions successfully. Although there were times when you regretted not focusing on one major undertaking at a time. Losing important confidantes or romantic partners through not paying attention to them did get you thinking about your priorities.  A tendency to be too secretive distanced you from others. Spontaneity in tempting fate, or even living in dangerous situations, made you feel refreshed. Learning to keep life simple proved a wise alternative. Getting lost in compulsive desires needed to be kept in check. A powerful rejuvenation of energy followed when you turned things around. Travel was one of your favorite ways to process information or past experiences. Luck smiled favorably upon you when letting go of your irrational fears. Good fortune came through having the wisdom to know which belief systems would expand your options.

The Journey

Saturn: Ambition, Seriousness, Focus, Responsibility

Saturn in Pisces

Ambition came through you idealistically, says your past lives history, with Saturn in the highly imaginative sign of Pisces. Discipline was not of great interest to you. You found focus and concentration after getting on the roads that inspired you to make extra effort. The arts were always special. You enjoyed showing others how to escape from everyday reality. You didn't roll up your sleeves the way many of your contemporaries did when it came to planning. Your intuition called out to you to hear its plea to take the time to follow an inner calling. This doesn't mean you always heard this little voice. But there were occasions when you miraculously changed life directions, almost in a magical way. Your greatest fear was not living out your dreams. As a matter of fact this caused you great despair when you lost hope. Though you did manage to rise above divine discontent, especially when you found meaningful relationships.

A karmic shadow was exhibiting blind faith and a lack of reality testing. You often defined yourself through aesthetic and health-oriented professions, and as someone with a sincere desire to live out their highest values.

Saturn in 4th house

What was your main focus? It was with your sense of security. Knowing which experiences were truly buttering your bread with self-preservation was a driving force. You consistently asked at crucial points during an incarnation: how can I establish deep roots? Home gave you a feeling of control and being needed. Rigidity regarding a fear of vulnerability 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. You were a private sort, and sometimes too much so. People sensed you were conscientious, but not openly warm as a rule. You expected dedication and could reach out to help those you really cared about.

A shadow was either a fear of being alone or a dread of getting close to someone. Finding the midpoint between these two extremes was a challenge. Clear definition of emotional boundaries was a challenge. You really valued privacy. You needed to learn not to take family and your most trusted allies for granted. A major redefining that was associated with becoming inwardly strong and self-reliant occurred regularly in lifetimes. A location that offered you prosperity was sought. Wisdom came in recognizing how much responsibility for others was reasonable to accept.

Uranus: Individuality, Goals, Uniqueness, Freedom

Uranus in Taurus

You had a tendency to move slowly toward future goals for the most part, indicates having Uranus in the sign Taurus. Although your mind did switch to fast forward abruptly, when you saw an opportunity to enhance your financial situation. You didn't like to rush into major decisions and could resist strongly if being forced to do so. You had a way of staying calm within a storm. When you lacked discipline, you did have a habit of spending money in a hurry. You did need to keep an eye on eccentric wasteful patterns.

Inventiveness often earned you enough to buy the finer things in life. Tuning into progressive trends put you ahead of the competition. Occasionally you purposely would do outrageous things just to spice up your everyday lifestyle. Maintaining a sense of direction was essential to keep you proceeding ahead in a centered way so you could enjoy your objectives that much faster.

Uranus in 2nd house

In what way were you unconventional? It was in regard to money and ownership. You had unusual tastes and unpredictable spending patterns. You were sometimes haphazard with finances. Your futuristic vision stimulated your values to change, and led to reinventing yourself. Your goals caused you to go beyond your comfort zones. Taking risks made you nervous, but there were occasions when you tempted fate simply for the experience. A sense of direction made you feel like you had secure footing. You liked independence when it came to knowing you could buy what you needed. You didn't like to be too dependent on others as a way of proving your personal autonomy. You were hard to figure out because you had an inclination to rebel against stability. Yet you tired of life in the fast lane eventually. Freedom to you meant knowing you could start over from scratch if necessary. It also meant earning a living in your own unique way. You were inventive in finding the resources you needed to ensure success and survival.

Neptune: Idealism, Romanticism, Intuition, Dreams, Escapism

Neptune in Virgo

You believed in ideals that had a better than average chance to come true. Your idealism was awakened through serving the causes you loved. In your eyes, dreams were flimsy if they didn't have dedication to back them up. Learning skills that helped pave the way for you to earn a living were greatly valued. Hard-working individuals won a special place in your heart. Your standards were high for yourself and for others. It was customary for you to treat romance somewhat businesslike.  Lovers had better show logical thinking, as this was a prerequisite. This isn't saying that you couldn't ever be a hopeless romantic. It's just that you had a scrutinizing mind wanting to know that someone could hold up their end of the bargain. The sooner you understood that there were no perfect lovers, the happier you became.

A major challenge was perfection, knowing when and how to turn off this tendency. Striving to do excellence helped you reach milestones. Getting too lost in the left brain needed a little right brain, intuitive balance. You wanted from the deepest part of your soul to be able to accept your gifts as well as shortcomings. You found transcendental growth through letting go of self-doubt and choosing to give your time to those appreciating you.

Neptune in 10th house

In what way were you extra intuitive? It was in regard to knowing how to perform roles, whether it was in the area of occupation, parent or leader. You were sensitive about being seen as doing great work. Though this doesn't mean you always could tune into this information or desired to. Glamorous professions or ones that could potentially bring fame mesmerized you. The strange thing is that so did causes that paid little other than emotional satisfaction. This duality existed side by side in many of your lifetimes. Your idealism encouraged you to try things that many wouldn't go near.

A test was not being swayed by too many opposing loyalties. In the end, this led to dreadful consequences. Your spirituality had a way of solidifying your strength. What was the biggest challenge? It was how you reacted to failure or not meeting your own expectations. Drowning your sorrows in the wrong things wasn't the answer. Another side of this coin was being afraid to make your abilities visible, as in stage fright. Faith transformed your denial into greater self-acceptance, and not to ask others to be too perfect. You searched for a purpose that gave you a clear awareness of reality.

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

Pluto in Cancer

Empowering yourself through securing your position in the world was a past lives tendency. When you decided to lay down roots, you found a feeling of permanency. Maintaining a sense of security was a regular pattern. You displayed charisma through an intensity to care about others. There was sometimes a mystery about the way you guarded your privacy. Sudden volatile mood swings were an occasional downfall. You were better received by others when this didn't become an often event. There were times when you swallowed your feelings rather than vent your true opinions.

There was a shadow. What was it? A haunting fear of change, or a loss of someone close. When you found the strength to deal with this side of yourself, you acted with greater spontaneity. Self-mastery was discovered through not projecting your own shortcomings onto others. You found rebirth or a sense of renewal when you greeted the present and future as the agents of a ticket to passionate growth, rather than as the disturbers of your comfort zones.

Pluto in 12th house

How did you go about seeking personal empowerment? You followed your idealism as far as it would take you. Acting on faith made you suddenly stronger than you thought. A renewed sense of purpose was discovered through falling in love with a person or a cause. You had high expectations of life that weren't always easy to meet. Romance did take you out of the doldrums and onto higher plateaus. Your survival skills became activated when people were trying to take away your dreams. This was hands-off territory. Without hope, you were as lost as they came. You depended heavily on lovers and friends for inspiration. A powerful self-examination manifested when you lost a lover or your idealism was crushed. It was then that you had to rally all of your strength to move forward. A compulsive tendency to grow addicted to a lover, or to a substance, threw your life out of balance and got you to ask thought-provoking questions. A shadow frequently followed you into incarnations connected to losing yourself in various escapes. A lack of well-defined boundaries caused confusion in relationships. When you did some reality testing and got grounded, you found greater harmony.

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 oppose Saturn

Pragmatic individuals you tended to trust. Long term commitments with lovers or friends were valued. Trust was essential. It did many times take you awhile to feel comfortable with someone. Though you really didn't like spending much time by yourself. You relied on your intuition to guide you. Conquering your fear is what freed you in all sorts of ways. Taking your talents out into the world came through encouragement and little successes. Your interactions with people ranged from great joy to extreme disappointment. The sorrow was often caused when either you or a partner became too demanding. When there was flexibility and mutual acceptance the connections flowed. Balancing your public and private lives was challenging. It took your best efforts and the cooperation of others to make this flow. You relied heavily on emotional support, but were not always the best in asking for it. You did like to feel needed.

Moon trine Uranus

You had an easygoing approach about changes, flowing with whatever came along. Sometimes you needed a gentle nudge if you were too passive. A fondness for friends with a vision was part of your past. There was not a strong drive to pursue your goals until you found the subject matter or circumstances that jump-started your ignition. When you objectively perceived a clear sense of direction you moved with wonderful forethought.

Moon conjunct Neptune

Intuition played a big part in your past. You had an intense yearning to find the deepest meaning possible which led you on spiritual journeys. A search for ideals and symbols that were inspiring was a strong leaning. Romance either made you feel wonderful or filled you with divine discontent. Much depended on you're dependency needs. When finding a soul mate, life couldn't have been better. If you became too lost in finding the perfect love, you did lose your clarity. Whatever your life ambitions, you had high aspirations. Staying grounded went far in supporting your achievements. Guilt kept you from enjoying greater happiness. When you did manage to keep this in check, you discovered the power of your inner world, and it was a vast kingdom.

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 square Mars

You believed in the spirit of competition and were dynamic in expressing yourself. Patience wasn't your strong suit. People liked your zest for life as it motivated them to get moving. You didn't pay a lot of attention to limits. A me-focus caused tension if you carried it to the extreme. You got bored if there was no stress.  Channeling your energy constructively was a prerequisite for your being successful in love and profession. Bickering with authority figures occurred when your territory seemed too invaded. You liked a lot of elbowroom when it came to making decisions. Discipline came when captivated by a subject of interest, and not a moment before. You experienced instant karma when not keeping your head when angry. When you avoided conflict altogether, it took the fire out of your enthusiasm.

Sun trine Jupiter

An anything is possible mind-set either led you to do great things or forget to consider the consequences. You were so likeable that people often forgave you even after disappointing them. A bright spirit that motivated was your style. You made a great teacher and trainer. Generous giving of your resources, often brought you in return twofold more than you gave. If you lacked determination, it was usually due to becoming distracted by other interests. When you got focused, you were capable of accomplishing great feats. Expanding your horizons was forever coaxing you to fulfill a dream.

Sun trine Saturn

You liked things that came easily, without great effort. It's not that you lacked ambition, it's only that you didn't want to sweat if not needing to do so. If you lacked drive, it was usually because you didn't want to take the chance on failing. You often recovered quickly from setbacks due to not taking yourself too seriously. Your management style was gentle and not so controlling.

Venus conjunct Midheaven

Being in the spotlight was a regular occurrence. Trying too hard to receive approval was a challenge. Being yourself was the key. A determination to be a success was a strong drive. Indecision sometimes plagued you. You found it less stressful to learn to live with your choices. Partnerships had a stabilizing effect on you.

Mars square Pluto

Danger intrigued you. Taking risks was a high. If you listened to the wrong advice you rushed into reckless actions.  When you put this raw energy to wise use there was nothing you couldn't do. You were a passionate person needing big challenges in order to feel alive. Self-destructive actions had to be watched. Knowing ahead of time which actions wouldn't get you into trouble came with experience. Allowing loved ones get to know the real you was scary, but liberating.

Mars square Node

When you veered too far from the right paths, life slapped you in the face. It was a wake up call. When walking your talk, clearly the conflict wasn't as abrupt. Living in extremes could occur before you knew what happened. You had a tendency to move fast instinctively, which sometimes worked beautifully. There were occasions when you had to retrace your steps due to lack of foresight. You caused many of your battles through unconscious actions that infuriated others. Though in all fairness, even when you were as clear as the brightest sunshiny day, enemies challenged your strength. There were lives where you withdrew from struggles. The burnout or exhaustion was replaced with a revitalized self. You had a knack for sensing danger on the horizon. This made you better prepared to defend yourself. A spiritual awakening changed you drastically making you desire to take a burning intensity to a higher level of expression.

Jupiter trine Saturn

Whatever ambitions you pursued, there was an inner sense that in the end it was better to be happy. You had drive, but occasionally it needed a push. People respected your commonsense approach. Your ability to broaden someone's perspective was extraordinary.  Having a regular uplifting message brightened the spirits of many.

Saturn oppose Neptune

Striking up a deal between reality and idealism was a prerequisite to being happy. Both sides were equally vying for attention. Your friends and lovers were great testing grounds to see how this story played out. You were sensitive in making others like you. Maybe you even tried too hard to please people. Commitments you trusted gave you a sense of strength, as much as the ones you didn't were terribly confusing. When you held onto others too tight, they disappeared. You could see right into the minds of people, but lacked reality testing. It was in knowing the boundaries in relating to others that made your life less frustrating. If you became too much the taker, life threw roadblocks in front of you. If you acted too helpless, the passion you sought was lost. The middle ground between give and take was the key.

Saturn square Ascendant

Hard-working only begins to describe your version of the work ethic. There was conflict in trying to satisfy the demands of others and yet do the things that brought your own fulfillment. You so strongly identified yourself with a profession that a bad performance depressed you. Not taking yourself so seriously was an ultimate challenge. You were happier when seeing life as a process of learning. Your ambitious side stayed invigorated. You never accepted failure. This either made you inflexible or strong in spirit. The trick was in knowing when to play, and when to fold. Fighting the control of powerful individuals occurred frequently. When you gained power it became essential to use it wisely.

Neptune square Ascendant

Finding out your true identity was a puzzle. This was due to being in search of expressing your highest ideals in many different ways. Reality wasn't what you liked facing. There was a tendency to escape rather than face problems. When you managed to deal with your issues, magnificent paths opened in romance and money.  Sensitivity to criticism made you back off from people. You wanted so much to be liked. Your intuition worked well when you felt emotionally clear. It was fogged in times of confusion. Knowing how to keep your autonomy was halfway to finding fulfillment. You liked being needed but feared being too heavily leaned on. Keeping denial in check was wise.

Pluto oppose Node

Defying the odds against you being successful was something you enjoyed taking on. You didn't use the best judgement necessarily in selecting partners. However, through trial and error, you got better at knowing who were your true friends and allies. Betrayals haunted you when investing in individuals that dealt off the bottom of the deck. When you found those right people, your partnerships were totally empowering. Lovers gave as much as they took when you made clear choices. Equal power was essential in your personal dealings. There was a tendency to process things long after they happened. The loss of someone close was never easy to handle. The reason being you bonded so deeply. Trust took you a lot of time ordinarily to establish. Facing your shadows kept them from ruling you. Rebirths were common, especially after dealing with a crisis.

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.
Aries on 2nd house:

A pioneering spirit colored your view of money and possessions in past incarnations.  An impulse to purchase what delivered immediate satisfaction was typical Fighting for your values was another trait. There was fight in you when it came to preserving what meant the most to you! Exercising patience in the midst of testy circumstances was not easy. Taking risks needed to be kept reasonable.

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

You followed your feelings and intuitive impulses. They guided your perceptions. If emotionally confused, you didn't think so clearly. So it was important not to let other's opinions bother you. Your mind worked romantically. Looking through rose colored glasses did lead you astray from time to time. Then again your mental impulses could tune right into the truth. Accepting what you really saw took courage. Because you could detect what was really going on in the minds of other people, you had to decide just how much you wanted to know. Denial kept you from clarity. Speaking directly to those you loved came with practice. Standing up to your critics and adversaries grew when you embraced with greater fortitude your most cherished ideals. Certain causes spoke directly to your heart. You absorbed a lot of other people's energies so downtime was essential. Guilt was a shadow that was tormenting.  When you found the faith to let go of self-doubt, the heavens seemed to shine down with good fortune.

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

Closeness and distance was a challenge. You liked the feeling of companionship and a trusted partner. Then again, you liked your breathing room. Balancing these two tendencies wasn't easy. You had to find the courage to let your unique ideas be known. Your sense of security leaned on your determination to be a free and independent thinker. Showing others you needed them brought them closer. If you became too distant emotionally, life was a lonelier place. Clearly established dependency needs proved wise.

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

You boldly expressed ideas. You could be fair on one hand, while arrogant on the other. When it came to defending your rights, you could be quite direct. Inventiveness often blessed you in one life after another. Romances had their ups and downs. You were not always sure just how committed to a lover you cared to be. Freedom needs dictated just how you responded to a partner. You demanded a lot of attention. Developing consistency didn't come easily. When you managed to master your rebellious energy, you could channel it into productive outlets quite successfully. You lived much of the time for your future goals. The present was more tolerable if it met the expectations of your need for opportunity. Some saw you as unreasonable because you hated restrictions. Others envied and admired in the same breath the example you set as far as walking your talk.

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

You applied yourself seriously to the job in front of you. Discipline along with a hard work ethic guided much of your thinking. Becoming a workaholic occurred. You did need to discover that delegating work to others did lighten your load. A tendency to try to do too much of the work on your own grew burdensome. Trusting others to help became a wise policy. You could be tenacious about solving a problem. The trick was figuring out when enough was enough. Learning new trends and habits didn't come easily due to allegiance to the past. Your determination got you over obstacles.

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

You liked adventurous types. Falling in love was exhilarating. An attraction to broad-minded individuals was a reality. You liked being with someone sharing your values and world-view. An idealistic nature colored the lenses through which you perceived a lover. This doesn't mean you were gullible. You realized that not everyone could be trusted. Your belief in people raised their spirits. Relationships that offered growth caught your attention. Lovers could be changeable and at times not so reliable. You may have had too much faith in them. If someone didn't try to control you, he or she scored points. You did sometimes have a grass is greener outlook, causing you to suddenly leave a lover. Fun loving individuals lifted you out of your lows. You became bored with those that were negatively addicted. Luck more often than not brought you good fortune in meeting the right people at the right time. You could be spontaneous in moving toward a door of opportunity. A gregarious nature brought you into contact with an interesting assortment of peers.

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

You liked people that were fair-minded regarding power.  Knowing you had the freedom to make your own decisions meant a lot to you. Being treated as an equal in partnerships, was something you were extra sensitive about. You took romantic commitments seriously. Vague definition in partnerships confused you. Lovers needed to really prove they cared about you. Trust was the big challenge.

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

A sober philosophy about life is what you showed. If someone wanted a grounded opinion, you were definitely the person to ask. You preferred to spend your time on practical concerns. It's not that you didn't have any idealism or intuition, but it's more likely these two traits were not the first choice. You carefully weighed your options before making decisions. Impulsive individuals made you nervous. Even your recklessness appears to have been well thought out. Conquering negative thinking made the present more enjoyable as did maintaining a broader perspective.

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

Leadership roles made you feel you were in the driver's seat. People either liked the way you took control of situations or were angered by it. Either way, you did exert a very visible presence when you were determined to make your ideas known. Taking pride in your accomplishments defined you. What might have gone wrong with this dynamic energy? It was not knowing when to stop forcing your will on others. A steady and focused movement toward ambitions was your usual mode of operation. Having things on your own terms was what you preferred. People wished you didn't always have to get your own way. Finding a big enough stage to act out roles was a constant challenge. You had to fight those trying to limit your self-expression. Not having your talents noticed was always a bitter pill to swallow. You normally didn't wait for others to take notice. You were delighted when loved ones showed unconditional faith in your abilities. You showed impatience with those doubting you. Lack of success wasn't in your vocabulary.

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

You approached the future like it was something to conquer. You would roar like a lion when people were infringing upon your rights. Anyone squatting too far into your territory was looking for a fight. Your goals were characteristically self-centered. This didn't bother your lovers and closest friends as long as you weren't too ruthless in going after your aspirations. Your vision could be disruptive of the routines of those not liking your suggestions. Patience was a challenge. In a lifetime or two you were a notorious gambler. Learning to look before leaping was wise. Getting close to you was not all that easy when you were too much in love with your independence. People liked you more when you accepted their right to disagree. Your creative spirit never liked to be held back for long!

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

You preferred not being all that visible. When there was vagueness in making your needs known, confusion resulted. You tended to idealize your closest relationships. This did lead you to sometimes expect too much from people. It was your inspiring belief in those you cared about that did get them to attempt great things. Learning how to regulate closeness and distance in relating to others kept you balanced. Having confidence in your deepest beliefs brought you fulfillment.

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 retrograde:

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.