Past Lives Report
for

Kate Beckinsale

by Bernie Ashman
 

The Astrological Charts

Past Lives Chart: Jul 26, 1973, 12:00:00 PM GMD, London, UK. Sun at 03° Leo 18', Moon at 16° Gemini 58', Mercury at 23° Cancer 8'R, Venus at 01° Virgo 39', Mars at 21° Aries 35', Jupiter at 07° Aquarius 4'R, Saturn at 29° Gemini 16', Uranus at 19° Libra 19', Neptune at 04° Sagittarius 7'R, Pluto at 02° Libra 12', Node at 06° Capricorn 19', Midheaven at 10° Sagittarius 17'. Ascendant at 21° Virgo 05'. Placidus houses: 01st 21°Vi05', 02nd 22°Le34', 03rd 17°Ca22', 04th 10°Ge17', 05th 08°Ta40', 06th 13°Ar16', 07th 21°Pi05', 08th 22°Aq34', 09th 17°Cp22', 10th 10°Sg17', 11th 08°Sc40', 12th 13°Li16'.

Kate Beckinsale: Jul 26, 1973, 12:00:00 PM GMD, London, UK. Sun at 03° Leo 18', Moon at 16° Gemini 58', Mercury at 23° Cancer 8'R, Venus at 01° Virgo 39', Mars at 21° Aries 35', Jupiter at 07° Aquarius 4'R, Saturn at 29° Gemini 16', Uranus at 19° Libra 19', Neptune at 04° Sagittarius 7'R, Pluto at 02° Libra 12', Node at 06° Capricorn 19', Midheaven at 17° Cancer 22'. Ascendant at 13° Libra 16'. Placidus houses: 01st 13°Li16', 02nd 08°Sc40', 03rd 10°Sg17', 04th 17°Cp22', 05th 22°Aq34', 06th 21°Pi05', 07th 13°Ar16', 08th 08°Ta40', 09th 10°Ge17', 10th 17°Ca22', 11th 22°Le34', 12th 21°Vi05'.

Introduction

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

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

Have you ever heard about karma, that great law of cause and effect? 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 birth chart houses are counted clockwise, rather than the conventional way of counterclockwise. In other words, since the 12th house becomes the Ascendant, the sign on the cusp of the 11th house now begins the 2nd house, etc., around the chart wheel. What is considered the Ascendant or 1st house in the traditional chart becomes the 12th in the Past Life chart. Your planets remain in the same sign placements, but now occupy different houses, in this new chart. The planets in signs are interpreted in your report from a past lives perspective.

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

The Passport

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

Node in 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 10th house

What types of activities did you participate in that furthered your soul growth? Reaching for the pinnacle of success was what lit up your life regularly. If you feared failure it delayed your chances to get ahead. Another important theme was building a home life that was a source of your strength. A common concern was "how do I determine those roles that will make me happy?" When you didn't become overly consumed with work you managed to stay out of karma's way. What sorts of experiences motivated you? Leadership positions pumped up your adrenaline. A chance to wield power did at times entice you. Management was a key expression. Your energy levels peaked when your ambition was awakened. If you sacrificed or ignored the people who loved you, you later paid the consequences. When balancing your private and public lives, it kept you on track as much as becoming a workaholic or isolationist was in many instances self-defeating. Somewhere always hiding in the caverns of your memory banks was raw persevering instinct mixed with a tinge of strong intuition, shaping your life with determination on one hand, and a window for mystery on the other. When using this wisely and patiently, life was colored with worthwhile milestones and dependable partners.

Sun: Creativity, Ego, Self-expression

Sun in Leo:

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

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

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

Sun in 3rd house

You had solar power that went right through your mental processes in previous lives. It radiated out curiously and quickly, taking advantage of new learning opportunities. You enjoyed a sense of pride in your communication ability. People responded to your confident ideas. Your creative vitality became awakened when slipping out of the usual routines. Repetitive thinking bored you in a hurry. Changing circumstances delighted you.

If there was a challenge, it was getting distracted by walking in too many directions simultaneously. It's not that you couldn't do this successfully. You did at times lose your focus. Your perceptions were your key to opening doors of opportunity. Bouncing concepts off of the minds of others was stimulating. The exchange of information with peers or colleagues made you feel invigorated. Experiences that offered diversity were pleasing. Insightful ideas lived brightly through you. Your self-expression found inspiration through travel and education. A change of scenery was your way of keeping problems in perspective. The world responded positively to your energizing mental outlook, but less favorably when you seemed scattered. Channeling nervous energy into productive outlets was rewarding. You found fulfillment in influencing positive change in others. 

Moon: Sense of Security, Roots, Feelings

Moon in Gemini:

You were lunarized at birth through the sign of Gemini. What does this say about your past life tendencies? An instinctual desire to learn followed you from one incarnation to another. The family ancestries in past lives were linked by insightful thinking.

Your inner landscapes were colored by quick mental impulses. Deep and questioning perceptions were a trait. A curiosity about life guided you to be an avid reader or student. A natural teaching ability you possessed. A nervous energy usually ran through your thought waves. Getting a handle on this tendency kept you centered. A restless mind that asked you to keep it busy and challenged was part of your history. Travel brought your imagination to the forefront. Your subconscious called to you to allow your mind to knock on the doors of paths that brought excitement and opportunity.

Moon in 4th house

You had intuitive power when it came to survival in past lives.  A sixth sense for knowing how to preserve your sense of well being was highly developed. You instinctually knew how to time a change so that it would give you a greater sense of security. It wasn't that you relished giving up what you had, especially if you liked your lifestyle, only that you wanted to be ready to ride out any potential upheavals. Part of you always feared the worst in order to be able to accept the harshest reality. Family concerns played a major role. First and foremost, you loved feeling needed! Being a caretaker or nurturer was a role in which you were often cast.

Home was something you treated as sacred ground. You had territorial needs that had to be respected by others. Your loyalty to those you loved was a stabilizing factor. Your moods were a barometer of your feelings. Turbulent emotions could find you vacillating from smiles to frowns quickly. An inner feeling to break free from the expectations of those from your past did surface occasionally. Dealing with controlling authority figures was usually when this tendency was the strongest. You repeatedly lived in locations offering comfort, safety and by all means, privacy.

Ascendant: Persona, Identity, Calling Card

Virgo on Ascendant:

With the sign Virgo as your past lives Ascendant, a scrutinizing nature often colored your incarnations.  You customarily showed a serious disposition. Hard working was one of your calling cards. People often saw you as reliable and trustworthy. A strong desire to be organized was part of your past life history. The business world was never far from you. There was a natural inclination to develop pragmatic skills. You were a no-nonsense person. A challenge was not becoming too negative if life didn't measure up to your expectations. It was important that you saw the cup as half full rather than as half empty. You displayed a tendency toward compulsive worry. You often looked at the world through analytical eyes. You showed a need to know the "why" of things that occurred in your life. Being a worrier brought out your best and worst. A tendency to pursue details gave you a gift to be well organized. The other side of this coin was that you needed to learn to let go of worrying. Being able to sometimes forget the trees in order to see the forest was good for you!

The Quest

Mercury: Communication, Perceptions and Logic

Mercury in Cancer

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

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

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

Mercury in 3rd house

Your perceptions moved excitedly, giving you instant scans of whatever you encountered. Sometimes you wished you didn't get so bombarded by so many stimuli. You curiously looked out at the world anxious to explore anything even resembling an information highway. Your mind was always set to the ready-alert position to anticipate the next move to be made. Communication was a way of seeking greater stimulation. Your insights into a wide variety of situations came in handy. You regularly impressed people with your interesting way of getting a message across.

You didn't like being told there was one acceptable way of doing things. Activities that gave you plenty of diversification were enjoyable. Repetitive routines made you uneasy. Some accused you of leaving jobs undone due to lack of focus. You excelled in creating shortcuts, even if once in a while you left out a few tedious details.

Venus: Relationships, Values, Comfort.

Venus in Virgo

With the love goddess adorning you through the sign of Virgo at birth, you came from past lives where you appreciated down-to-earth lovers. Many people experienced you as symbolizing pragmatism and dependability. Your social instincts were shaded with a hue of curiosity and yet lined with a cautious nature.

The ideal soul mate was someone devoted to similar life interests and possessing a strong work ethic. You were attracted to lovers that were able to return the attention you gave them. Patience was something you showed when working. People liked your meticulous way of doing a job.  Making things run more smoothly and efficiently gave you a sense of satisfaction.  An interest in health and diet put you into the role of the healer.

You liked those willing to work hard to fulfill their dreams. When you stayed away from individuals trying to change you, life was more pleasurable. You did tend to have high expectations of lovers until you saw that nobody was perfect. When you found partners accepting of your own imperfections, love was easier to feel. Your romantic fulfillment depended greatly on matching yourself with someone recognizing your intelligence as much as your sexiness, and finding a person that could remind you that humor was good medicine.

Venus in 2nd house

You were poised when interacting socially, especially when confident with the company. You tended to be a stabilizing force in relationships, a levelheaded approach leading the way. Self-sufficient lovers attracted your attention, and your knack for being resourceful brought you to them.

Conflict in partnerships really bothered you. You did have a tendency to be too compromising in trying to please others.  Some accused you of being stubborn, though you explained this as determination. Sensual types made you feel special, as did being in romantic atmospheres. Your peers found you reliable and grounded. You liked to save for a rainy day. When individuals generously shared their wealth with you, they occupied a special place in your heart. You valued peace of mind and comfort. It was the generosity of others toward you that made you feel valuable. Working with those you loved in a spirit of harmony meant a lot to you.

Mars: Assertion, Courage, Identity

Mars in Aries

What would a warrior planet in the fiery sign of Aries mean regarding your past lives? To begin with, you acted first and asked questions later. Your initiating impulse never had the safety lock on for very long! A competitive spirit was launched when fighting your way through an obstacle.

When you lacked assertion, your identity was a bit out of sorts. Then again, if you squashed the opposition and took no prisoners, this sometimes didn't make you a hometown favorite. Having high energy was part of your past history. Patience came with great practice, but was not exactly a natural instinct. Pioneering traits led you to try things others would pass over. The direct approach was business as usual. A self-focus caused you to go after your dreams even if this meant upsetting the expectations of friends and lovers. Anger was a blessing and a curse. If you directed this emotion with a sense of learned wisdom, you enjoyed a wondrous existence. However, if your wrath got the best of you, it eventually led to your self-undoing. Those closest to you liked being near the hot enthusiasm you brought into their life, as long as you didn't take out your frustrations on them. When you moved with a deeper sense of the impact of your actions, harmony and good things were never far away.

Mars in 6th house

You took initiative when it came to learning more efficient ways to perform a job. The catch was you really had to have your interest captured, or you fought learning details. Your adrenaline got pumping through working at something you thoroughly enjoyed. A competitive side was summoned when others doubted your ability. This made you want to prove them wrong, unless their criticism got the best of you. Fighting to defend your causes was a repeating pattern. What made you become territorial? When people tried to enslave you to narrow options. Though it must be said a regular schedule kept you mentally balanced and physically healthier.

Impatience kept you from mastering what you were trying to perfect. Developing consistent effort turned out to be the key to success. When you lacked patience, you did grow overly critical of yourself and others. Assertiveness was not all that spontaneous. This was either due to humility or extreme lack of confidence. You did show more directness as you grew comfortable with your identity. Anger stemmed more from frustration with things not going according to a plan. You calmed down when you regained your perspective or distracted yourself away from worry. You especially tended to fight against individuals you didn't respect in professional arenas. 

Jupiter: Knowledge, Expansion, Philosophy, Travel

Jupiter in Aquarius

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

Jupiter in 9th house

A positive and enterprising outlook influenced you to seek expansive truths that kept the door open to a never-ending search for adventure. All roads led to Rome was a mantra. You tended to bite off more than you could chew. Promising too much in the form of overconfidence occurred.  The urge to see life from various perspectives caused you to delay in concentrating on any one path. Spontaneity was a life force in your eyes. You had definite opinions about right and wrong. You were likeable when not judgmental. Writing and speaking were powerful tools in your hands. Preaching what you believed either won you approval or met with considerable resistance by those disagreeing. Travel for pleasure or learning, were equally enjoyed. You liked becoming intoxicated by the people and scenery of distant places. People became energized by your innocent enthusiasm. You feared growing old in mind, more than you worried about the physical. Luck smiled favorably upon you when you were willing to act on your beliefs. Good fortune came through not blindly following in other's footsteps, and in not losing sight of the trees by concentrating too much on the forest.

The Journey

Saturn: Ambition, Seriousness, Focus, Responsibility

Saturn in Gemini

Ambition came in sudden spurts says your past history, with Saturn placed within the mental sign Gemini. Discipline came after you were sure something was worth stopping long enough for to imbibe it. You preferred not to act so serious about one life interest. A diversified approach suited you the best. A natural curiosity was shown to learn which roles would fulfill you. You were uneasy about changing directions quickly when you lacked confidence. Your greatest fear was change that you had no control over. Your powers of concentration were immense when you focused on your most passionate subjects. Rigid thinking was a nemesis. Communication was the ticket to freedom and options.

A karmic shadow was depression over failed objectives. When you mastered this tendency, you found greater peace of mind. You often defined yourself through communication-oriented professions, and as someone with a quest to make responsible decisions.

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 Libra

You had a tendency to weigh the consequences of future goals, indicates Uranus in the sign Libra. Your mind did switch to fast forward when you made a clear choice that you knew would bring you beneficial results. Your social life was as stimulating as they come. Being out in the public made you feel alive. Being a loner wasn't likely, unless you became so eccentric that you alienated others.

Inventiveness was triggered by your partnerships. You found confidence in sharing your unique ideas. Your insights into the legal arena and the arts were powerful. Trusting your own discoveries was the real test before you talked yourself out of them. Maintaining a sense of direction kept you decisive and guided you toward doors that offered fulfilling relationships along with energizing new experiences.

Uranus in 12th house

In what way were you unconventional? Higher or spiritual beliefs were far different than the norm, actually downright mystical. You had futuristic vision that relied heavily on your intuition. It was through your faith that you reinvented yourself, which was often in the midst of dealing with a major crisis. A sense of direction was paramount in keeping you grounded. You had a tendency to drift away from reality. Going off on a tangent was your way of being an individual. You heard a calling that nobody else was listening to. You did need to watch that you didn't get so far out there that you became lost in causes lacking reality. You rebelled inwardly more than outwardly, unless becoming very passionate about an objective. Going into fast forward occurred when you fell in love. You didn't always pick the right partners due to unclear boundaries and dependency needs. Occasionally you were with a lover too needy and at other times you fell in love with unpredictable types. You liked the inspiration a soul mate provided. You were moody if perceiving that a new plan would stifle your creative spontaneity. Also, when someone's ideas clashed with your idealism, you sought to escape. Selfless service was fulfilling, but you did need to be careful if those receiving your best weren't deserving of this. You were inventive when you became emotionally disengaged, or mentally objective. Unique ideas flowed when you were at ease with a true feeling of purpose.

Neptune: Idealism, Romanticism, Intuition, Dreams, Escapism

Neptune in Sagittarius

You believed in ideals that took your imagination skyward. Your idealism was awakened through traveling to learning terrain, foreign to your upbringing. A burning exploring nature guided you to navigate the deepest waters of adventure. Inspiring others to look for greater truth was a natural part of you. You did need to be careful in not getting lost in unrealistic aspirations. Education was boring if it was too ordinary. You had the intuition of a dreamer, but could get down to business once you found the roads that gave you focus. Romance was forever pulsating through your psyche. Lovers with a stomach for flowing with spontaneous chasing of a new cause usually went over big with you. You liked finding a romantic partner sharing many of your highest values.

A major challenge was not failing to finish what you started. You ran out of gas if losing interest in a project. Even with relationships, you sometimes thought going where the grass was greener was better. When you became a good finisher, people liked you. You wanted from the deepest part of your soul to be a person with a motivating message. You tried to create a lifestyle free of as much conflict as possible. You found transcendental growth through having the faith to leave limiting situations by taking the risks that promised a better tomorrow.

Neptune in 11th house

In what way were you extra intuitive? It was in regard to a sense of direction. You could feel out the way to go. The exception being if you became disillusioned with your world. You became mesmerized by unique thinking individuals. Especially those with a seductive presence, speaking words that encouraged you to transcend ordinary time and place. Your idealism found you seeking unique ideals.

A test was not being with people doing a lot of taking, giving little in return. Your spirituality was usually unconventional, or at least you thought for yourself. What was the biggest challenge? It was when you felt like you were treading water and having no idea how to move forward. You did get fogged when your favorite dreams turned out to be mirages. This often happened after not really facing reality. Faith transformed your denial into an objective gaze at your possibilities. You searched for a purpose that pushed you to vigorously pursue your hopes.

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

Pluto in Libra

Empowering yourself through developing key relationships was a past lives tendency. Exercising tact and wise judgments often got you to where you were trying to go. Getting too attached to a lover was sometimes a downfall. Charisma was shown when you felt extra comfortable in social situations. Instincts for knowing just the right thing to say made you sharp in business. It was in making challenging decisions that you met your true tests.

There was a shadow. What was it? You could get too dependent on others. This took the edge out of your own sharp perceptions for knowing what was in your best interest. When you weaned yourself away from relying too much on a friend or partner, your life seemed more liberated. Self-mastery was reached through marketing your creative instincts. You found rebirth or a sense of fulfillment when refusing to say yes when you meant no.

Pluto in 1st house

How did you go about seeking personal empowerment? You did your best to stay a self-determined individual. This simply means you didn't like taking your P's and Q's from others. A renewed sense of purpose was discovered through courageously initiating actions. This wasn't necessarily always easy. When opposing forces in the form of people or other circumstances got in your way, it took great fortitude to move ahead. There was a side of you that purposely created daredevil challenges. It became necessary to restrain this urge. You were self-conscious. It angered you to be criticized. Strong partners or friends challenged you to live up to your potential. Though you often didn't need much prodding. A powerful self-examination manifested itself when you weren't happy with your own growth. A compulsive desire to clarify your identity got you to ask thought-provoking questions. A shadow frequently followed you into incarnations connected to fearing that you might actually find out who you really were. When you accepted your need to work on yourself in a positive light, a new revitalized you was born.

Footnotes

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

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

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

Moon trine 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 oppose Midheaven

You didn't exactly set the world on fire in making your serious plans visible. It was a long-term process in gaining the confidence in taking your show public. When you gained the support of key people, you were more apt to display your talent. You did have good instincts in figuring out how to become a success. You were more comfortable in helping others accomplish their milestones. Family and career were sometimes at odds. You felt a pull to pursue professional paths, which occasionally pulled you away from those you loved. Finding a way to enjoy both worlds made you more content. The hermit archetype surfaced within you when you wanted great privacy. Your intuitive power grew the more you believed in it!

Moon square Ascendant

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

Sun oppose Jupiter

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

Sun trine Neptune

You had a belief system that got you through times of trouble. Spirituality revitalized your dreams when they lost their intensity. You did sometimes wander aimlessly or with too much starry idealism. You found focus when discovering the things in life that motivated. Creative expression had a way of lifting your spirits.

Mercury square Mars

Argumentative you were. Your mental intensity wasn't always used negatively. On the business playing field, this was useful in negotiating. Being overly critical of yourself or others took you back three steps for everyone you walked forward. Patience required a lot of practice. You had a ferocious work energy that wasn't afraid of challenges or danger. Boredom did scare you and made you feel half crazy. Looking before leaping was the best advice someone could have given you. Yelling to get your own way was met with considerable resistance. Channeling a restless spirit was required.

Mercury square Uranus

Perceptions that cut right through pretense was part of your past. You possessed a sharp intellect. Stability didn't make you feel all that comfortable. When life got too predictable you grew uneasily bored. Sarcastic responses did cause tension between you and friends. Political ideologies that were quite different than the norm attracted you. A rebel streak made you an instigator for change. Being different just to stir things up wasn't always in your best interest. Your ideas usually got a strong reaction, whether for or against. Nervous breakdowns were not uncommon, due to a hectic pace or an unwillingness to slow down. When you gained objectivity and got grounded, you were quite a communicator. You had a great eye for shortcuts to success. It was skipping those nagging details that annoyed people.

Venus square Neptune

You expected the world to fulfill your dreams. It often did! When it didn't, you sometimes ran toward escapism. You had a romantic drive to find those lovers sharing your same dreaminess. What you didn't count on was meeting someone not able to live up to the beauty you knew was in him or her. When you did find a special soul mate, much was accomplished together. You often had the blessing of the muses in the arts. You were usually born with a special flair to intuitively be quite creative. Your emotions were tested greatly by love and the people you cared about the most. It was your faith in your values and a higher power that got you through the tough times. When you refused to look within for answers, you were miserable. Life was generous in that when you developed inner strength your ideals found expression. The trick was modifying the extremes. Maintaining a stable lifestyle was better for your physical and psychological health.

Venus trine Node

Your values and life aspirations were usually in sync. There was good fortune in making meaningful friendships. Lovers either shared many of your beliefs or tolerated the differences. Your professions symbolized the harmony you cherished. There was a need to reach back for courage when an obstacle stood in your way. The mysterious forces of the universe sent people and inspiration your way as needed. You only needed to maintain a creative and energetic vision to find peace and comfort.

Mars oppose Uranus

Getting to know individuals unafraid to step beyond conventional rules was exciting. You enjoyed the company of people stimulating you to go beyond your comfort zones. Romances began fast and in surprising ways. This wasn't the side of you that believed in long term commitments. More like short affairs, or two ships passing in the night. You were known as someone with an experimental mind. You thrived on freedom. When giving it up too easily, you felt very lost. If you became too much the taker, partnerships were out of balance. You needed freedom-oriented friends and lovers. Time away from routines energized you. Breaking off commitments without any notice didn't win you any support or friends. When you managed to strongly go after your own goals without losing sight of those of the people you loved, life was less of a roller coaster ride. Stability didn't come easily. You found greater peace when balancing your actions with insight.

Saturn square Pluto

Sooner or later power urges grew strong. You preferred to feel in control of situations. It took great trust to let others lead. Your partnerships were based on loyalty. A fear of betrayal influenced your judgment. You had a relentless determination to be a success. Being a workaholic was a strong tendency, which led to burnout. Learning to delegate took plenty of practice.  It was your holding back and manipulative side that caused others to keep their distance. Learning to face your shadows was a way to convert them into assets and strengths.

Saturn oppose Node

Control issues followed you from one incarnation to another. This means you either became too dictatorial or didn't act responsible enough. Balancing dependency needs was the key to happiness. You were very driven to succeed. Depression snared you if you became too down over a failure. Rejection chilled you right to the bone. Love was good to you when being reasonable in what you expected. Clearly defined commitments kept you grounded and happy. Trust took time to establish. Allowing yourself to be taken advantage of didn't yield good results. Authority figures sometimes were at odds with your most serious ambitions. When you did feel understood it was very reassuring. Leadership roles exposed your vulnerability as they made you need help from others. You were wise to cultivate solid friends that could be trusted. Learning from past experiences was one of your best teachers.

 Neptune conjunct Midheaven

There were times of great confusion in deciphering reality from pure fantasy. You didn't like to talk as much as be a watcher, tuning into life's hidden messages. There were occasions when you didn't like to let others know what you were thinking. When you became comfortable with someone, you had a lot to say. There was divine discontent concerning careers. It was difficult finding that perfect place to express yourself. There was ambition, but there wasn't always a clear sense of how to get focused. Your intuition guided you toward success. When you found a great love, life was wonderful. Getting over performance anxiety was a big step to letting others see what you could do.

Pluto square Node

You either got what you wanted, or died trying. You sometimes feel like forcing life to comply with your demands. Sometimes you did accomplish what many wouldn't have dared to try. Letting go of the past was a struggle. You went through a slow death when losing a loved one or a job. Abundance came when you expressed your true passions. Compulsive lust and greed took you down the wrong roads. Backtracking came when you saw that there would be no stability without converting negative tendencies to your advantage. Moderation was hard to realize. You were fortunate when finding the clarity to get a handle on extremes. People were attracted to your intensity. Your determination to make things happen was big. A rebirth occurred when you walked through doors that gave you a clearer picture of what your larger purpose was all about.

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.
Leo on 2nd house:

You preferred to know you had freedom of choice.  Pride in what you owned was a common occurrence. Knowing you could have life on your own terms meant a lot to you. Flexibility was a challenge. When you showed willingness to compromise, life was smoother. You were more successful in partnerships when there were few strings attached. In other words there weren't hidden agendas.  If there was something that led you astray, it was getting lost in physical desires. This was your way of coping with disappointment. Bigger meant better. Moderation was wise. Mixing pleasure and work was your best game plan. It was in your nature to want the best of both of these worlds.

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

You relied heavily on your intuition in perceiving the reality of situations. Your emotions sometimes fogged your seeing clearly. You did better when taking your time on the big decisions. A pattern of wanting to process before moving too rapidly was what you favored when possible to do so. Acting on impulse did occur when your feelings really got you to go for it. You were able to elicit strong emotional reactions from others through your ideas. People found you an unpredictable sort when your moods caused you to think spontaneously. If you manipulated by using the silent treatment it caused tension and confusion. You were sensitive about being critiqued. You released full creative power when you transcended a tendency to be too self-conscious.

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

You had a restless nature to see what the world had to offer. Your creative mental power was reinforced when living in locations that allowed you to more freely express yourself. An inability to get focused was your big challenge. Your sense of security often depended on the degree of your mental and physical freedom. Living in places where the people were open to new ideas, made you feel more at home. You kept your emotional distance until getting to really know someone.

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

A tenacious creative spirit played a big part in your success.  Romance inspired you to be creative. You tended to be somewhat possessive of others.  Learning to let others express their thoughts freely proved wise. Inspiring confidence in those you cared about made them trust you. Drives to be powerful caused some conflicts. Your steady determination often made you a success. You were at your best when showing a tremendous physical and psychological endurance to endure life's challenges. Pride caused distance from those you loved. When you acted more from the heart than a false show of strength, people supported you.

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

A fast work pace colored past incarnations.  Paying attention to details didn't coming easily. Everyday life seemed to move too slowly.  Making up your mind fast when solving problems was a past pattern. You were usually impatient with obstacles. You often did better when being able to channel this fiery energy at projects rather than taking it out on others. When you did develop the powers of concentration you were capable of longer commitments to expressing your talents. You had a habit of reacting angrily to criticism. Also, it was important that you didn't jump to conclusions in analyzing others. When you overcame a lack of confidence, life became wonderful!

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

Relationships were a panorama of splendor. They fascinated you! Defining your boundaries in partnerships was never easy. You did seek a soul mate intensely. Romantic encounters led to confusing circumstances. If you settled for vague definitions it got worse. When you didn't receive the love you sought, occasionally the emotional pain took you down self-defeating paths. What turned this tendency around? Your faith in self and a higher power was the usual remedy. Your partners ranged from individuals with vision to those with their eyes on escapism. You enjoyed great love when the two of you had similar values. Your expectations of people needed to adjust to a more reasonable level so that divine discontent didn't rule you. Sooner or later you began to see there was no perfect person. This often gave you the greatest clarity. When you put too much hope in others it didn't always yield the best results. When you carefully balanced your own needs with that of a lover or friend, life was more pleasant. Also, getting the giving and receiving in proper proportion was wise.

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

You needed to be your own person in relationships. You did better with lovers when you were self-reliant. If you or your partner leaned on the other too heavily, the harmony suffered the consequences. Power struggles with controlling people did occur. Those that were jealous of your free spirited ways could become adversaries. When you tried to get too bossy with independent individuals it often blew up in your face. A mutual respect for autonomy with a lover or friend made for more peaceful outcomes. Dealing with untimely losses did one of two things. It either stopped you dead in your tracks for long periods of time or propelled you forcefully ahead with great determination. A loss of direction felt like death. You found rebirth through discovering the paths that unleashed an unbridled passion for unique splendor.

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

A pragmatic philosophy governed much of your thinking. People with reasoning that lacked solid logic didn't usually capture your attention. This doesn't mean you had no idealism. Only that you responded better to those with sensible thinking. You had a sober belief system. Traditional rites and rituals were more readily accepted. Your commitment to ethics was strong. Staying positive in thought took you many more miles to your destinations than did self-doubt. Focusing excessively on what you lacked never did much for your mind. A healthy respect for failure combined with an optimistic flight pattern toward success, was a better path to go. You knew your limits, but were happier when not ruled by them. Taking carefully defined risks was what you liked.

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

You never liked to feel confined in limiting roles Your self-confidence kept your options open, and occasionally defeated great odds against you. Where did you have difficulty? When you couldn't get focused or disciplined. A lack of commitment came when you wanted to try more than one thing at a time. You didn't always get focused real fast.  When you did find your true paths, a tireless energy to go to the top did emanate. You did arouse the wrath of others when thinking you had all of the answers. Tolerance took you further. You detested taking orders, especially from people you didn't respect. You had a way of getting people to believe in you. When you followed through on promises you made, you kept more friends. Learning to keep exaggeration of your talents to a minimum proved wise. A positive attitude brought you good luck.

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

A slow and persistent approach to reaching future goals was how you operated. You had to warm up to new directions. There was a preference to process circumstances first and then act later. Keeping your goals hidden from others gave you a sense of power. Your hopes vacillated between waning and waxing almost as fast as the Moon changed phases. Sensing your moods was how you instinctually prepared to make changes. Fighting for your freedom was not uncommon. Though when you rebelled with no true purpose havoc was the result. When people tried to mold you into someone else, you did resist fervently. Individuals who betrayed you didn't stay on your guest list. It was in not seeking revenge you showed wisdom. Dealing with possessive acquaintances could be tiring. You broke free from manipulative types more than once. Indecisive individuals didn't impress you. Those people with an intensity to make things happen excited you.

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

You believed that love was worth taking the risk. Falling in love was a real high and stimulated your creative thinking. You didn't have much use for being alone. Seeking a soul mate was often a number one priority. You were at times attracted to people with escapist tendencies. They couldn't face reality. Your faith was tested when love failed. You found great strength when able to move ahead, with or without a partner. You were happier when finding balanced relationships where neither you nor your lover had to do most of the compromising. You usually had to adopt tougher skin so other people's opinions didn't hurt your feelings. Sensitive you were. But a doormat not always so!  You did overly idealize others until reality struck.  Indecision felt like a curse. Acting on what you believed to be true made you happier than compulsively thinking about the possibilities. When you reflected calmly while life was testing you, and listened to your intuitive voice for additional clarity, you were on top of your game!

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.

Mercury Retrograde:

It was a repeating pattern that you had a challenge in keeping your thoughts positive. Your analytical side was well developed more often than not. A tendency to instinctively rethink your decisions was a trait. Knowing when to stop trying to perfect a task was essential to your happiness. You became nervous if rushed into decisions. Instant recall of facts happened when you least expected it. There was a need to feel like you could control the pace of your mind. You weren't bothered by information overload, as long it was facts of your choosing, or preference. The challenge was to stay clear of becoming compulsively negative in your thinking. When you felt mentally at ease and clear, life seemed good.

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.

Neptune Retrograde:

It was a repeating pattern that you needed to watch out what you asked life for. Do you know why? Because you were apt to get it! A tendency to have a strong intuitive quality was a past pattern. In some incarnations you were quite the poet, artist, entertainer or mystic. Perfection wasn't so nice to you in that divine discontent was troublesome, making it a challenge to be satisfied. When you were reasonable or grounded, life was simpler. Getting focused occurred after becoming inspired. There were times when you had premonitions of things to come. This either gave you great faith or was scary. The more you accepted your sixth sense, the easier it was to express outwardly. Another challenge was achieving discipline and utilizing reality testing. When you made a commitment not to run away from conflict, you found clarity. When letting your ideals guide you, life seemed more magical and full of inspiring symbols. Belief in a higher power sustained you through many tough challenges. Lovers were inspirational in stimulating your creativity. You liked the idea of a special someone with whom to share your dreams. Developing a spiritual understanding and a sacred place within kept you walking on the straight and narrow with great awareness, pointing you to pleasurable escapes, and kept you guilt-free.