Intuitive Karmic Astrology: Karmic Relationships

When we study ‘karma’ we are looking cause and effect, consequences of our actions. Our soul evolves over thousands of years, however our earth body is here to reflect what the soul needs in order to evolve. In this study we are looking at the following:

  1. How Saturn and the outer planets signify Karma as it relates to Sun, Ascendant and Moon.
  2. How Karma is attracting us to the family situation and our roots to be determined by 4th house family and its relationship to the Moon and rulership of the 4th/10th house aspects
  3. How Karma determines our intimate relationships and our level of intimacy as determined by the 7th/Ascendant aspects rulers and their relationship to Venus and the Moon
  4. How Karma determines our manifestation of career, personal authority and connection to self.  10/4th aspects and the relationships specifically to Saturn and inner planets.

The questions each week will be based on the connection in our personal natal charts to the questions above.  We can also use our intuitive understanding of the answers to these questions by drawing our ‘tarot cards’ for each question asked. (I use a three-card draw represented by the immediate past, present and immediate future of the question asked.)

 SIGNSKarmic ConditionPositive/Negative Karma
Aries
Pioneering, Independent Path, WarriorP: Independent, Assertive, Action-oriented, Quick learner
N: Impulsive/compulsive, headstrong, confrontive.
Taurus
Possessions, Material Manifestation, Senses Developed and Practical LifetimeP: Loyal, Practical, Material Wealth  
N: Possessive, Spiteful, Materialistic
Gemini
Communication, Balanced Thinking, Duality and Polarity understoodP: Great communicator, Understands people, Facilitates clarity
N: Superficial, Gossips, Confusing issues, Lack of understanding.
Cancer
Family Devotion, Mass Consciousness Awareness, Tribal loyaltyP: Compassionate, familial, loyal, feeling-oriented  
N: Moody, depressed, overly emotional, possessive of family
Leo
Master Teacher, Engaging, Director, LeaderP: Energetic, Magnetic, Leader, Teacher, Communicates Higher Consciousness  
N: Dramatic, Exaggerates, Dictatorial, Narcissistic
Virgo
Healer, Analyst, Higher Thinking, Self-Sacrificing for the Greater GoodP: Thoughtful, Healing, Natural and Guided Helper, Interactive Teacher  
N: Critical of Self and Others, Nitpicking, Poor Boundaries, Auto-Immune Problems.  
Libra
Balanced Thinking, Relationship Understanding, Developed DiscernmentP: Great Partner, Sees Both Sides of Situation, Empathizes for Greater Good  
N: Superficial Romantic, Projects and Blames Others, Seeks External Partner
Scorpio
Transformer, Balanced Sexuality, Leadership Ability, Depth ThinkerP: Loyal Partner, Intuitive Master, Detects Negative Energies, Investigator  
N: Possessive, Jealous, Petty, Secretive, Competitive
Sagittarius
Great Philosopher, Teacher, Naturalist, Eastern Thinker, KnowledgeableP: Adventuresome, Challenging, Competitive, Philosophical, Speaks Truth  
N: Superficial, Gossips, Self-serving, Endless talker, Dogmatic, Judgmental.
Capricorn ♑Practical Teacher, Realist, Old Soul, Ancient WisdomP: Practical, Earthy, Loyal to Family and Career, Realistic Ideas N: Petty, Controlling, Negative Nagging, Possessive, Judgemental    
Aquarius Humanitarian, Loyal Friend, Cosmological, Leadership, Team PlayerP: Understanding, Friendly, Creative, Aware  
N: Self-serving, Controlling, Confused, Escapist
Pisces
♓  
Sacrificing, Compassionate, Empathetic, Creative, HealerP: Empathetic, Understanding, Musical, Artistic,Healing  
N: Martyr, Blaming, Isolates, Secretive, Delusional
PLANETKarmic IndicatorsKarmic Challenges
Sun ☉Creative Energy, Identity, Self Concept, Leadership Ability, ConsciousnessChallenge to create identity in this life and to move toward self-actualization, Individuation Awareness
Moon ☽Self Comfort, Past Life Habits, Feelings, Family Choices, Self-NurturingTo learn to deal with the emotional and feeling level with self-nuturing and karmic family issues
Mercury☿Thinking, Communicating, Perception, Intelligence, ExpressionLearning to flow with communication and accuracy about expression.  Finding your voice in all areas of communication
Venus ♀Loving, Relationships, Romanticism, Values, Intimacy, ReceptivityLearning how to be intimate and honest in close relationships.  Learning affection and sensitivity.
Mars ♂Initiative, Pioneering, Desire, Motivation, FocusSelf-assertiveness, independent action and purposeful will
Jupiter ♃Goals, Ambitions, BeliefsStaying with goals and ambitions and trying to  not overdo or exaggerate any of these qualities
Saturn ♄Discipline, Boundaries, Structure, Focus, Authority, ManifestationHigh Karmic significance and essentially the ‘dweller at the threshold’ boundaries, boundaries, structure, structure.
Uranus ♅Innovative, Freedom, Independent Thinker, Unique, InventiveAbility to be independent and unique without being eccentric and rebellious.
Neptune ♆Spiritual Knowing, Idealistic, Artistic, Musical, EmpathicLiving in an illusion and avoiding delusional thinking, staying within a creative framework. Learning not to martyr oneself in the guise of healing.
Pluto ♇Transformative power, Insightful, Change Oriented, Tantric Master, Will PowerTransformative and purging nature can be helpful to others, if one can avoid controlling and competing at this level.
(IMPORTANT) ASPECTSDEGREEKarmic Force
Conjunction ☌0Extra energy and power to achieve nature of conjunction.
Sextile ∗60Opportunities to advance the soul
Square □90Challenges and karmic significance
Inconjunct150Acute situations usually around health issues.
Trine △120Talents brought over from past lives
Opposition ☍180Balancing Polarities

The four elements: Fire, earth, air, and water

Fire
Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air
Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Water
Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
EnergeticPracticalIntellectualEmotional
CourageousSkillfulSocialIntuitive
PassionateDown to EarthThoughtfulRomantic

IMPORTANCE OF HOUSE POSITIONS

HOUSE-POSITIONQUALITYKEY WORDS
ANGULAR (1, 4, 7, 10)self-activating quality (how you initiate action)ACTION – strong planets (like exalted signs) (AC, IC, DC, MC) – very important when dealing with the horoscope/felt more strongly
SUCCEDENT
(2, 5, 8, 11)
individual desires and the areas we want to control (shows outcome of whatever was started in angular) SECURITY/PRODUCTIVITYSECURITY/PRODUCTIVITY (strength as if it were in the sign of its detriment) They sync with the fixed sign quality of rooting in, to be able to fully materialize, prosper, bring to completion  
CADENT (3, 6, 9, 12)where there is input, exchange, and distribution of thoughts and observations (how you maintain what was started in angular)LEARNING/COMMUNICATION
These Houses are in flux, the planets are here the weakest (like a sign in its fall)  

PRACTICAL USE OF HOUSES: UNDERSTANDING PRIMARY MEANINGS OF EACH HOUSE

HOUSE AND KEYWORDSMAIN CONCEPTSRULESELEMENTS WITH KEYWORDS
1st house – Personal/Self- identity; physical body, early childhood, tied to health/ANGULAR = self-activating quality (how you initiate action). ACTIONThe first house has to do with how we appear or the way we come across, thus our appearance and personalityRules our personal self and everything about us that draws a reaction from our surroundings or others.Fire – Trinity of Life – attitude toward life and the experience of being alive/ Planets in the fire houses affect the individual’s attitude toward life itself and the person’s entire sense of faith and confidence in self/IDENTITY.
2nd house – values, memory, self-worth, material possessions, inner resources/SUCCEDENT = individual desires and the areas we want to control (shows outcome of whatever was started in angular); SECURITY/PRODUCTIVITYIs concerned with how we respond to or field whatever impulses or unique and personal qualities we manifest via our first houseRefers to how we secure ourselves, the kind of response we get from life and those around us. How we hold/have things/possessionsEarth – Trinity of Wealth – associated with the level of experience wherein we try to satisfy our basic needs in the practical world/MATERIAL
3rd house – communications, knowledge, siblings, short trips, immediate environment/CADENT = where there is input, exchange, and distribution of thoughts and observations (how you maintain what was started in angular); LEARNING/COMMUNICATIONIs concerned with explorations, investigations, and inquiry and research of all kindsRules connections, communications, wires, tubes and rules short journeys, siblingsAir – Trinity of Relationships – associated not only with social contacts and relationships of all types, but also with concepts/SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL
4th house – psychological foundation, roots, domestic affairs, home and family, how things end; early years/ ANGULAR = self-activating quality (how you initiate action). ACTIONWhere we send down roots, find our limits, and generally secure ourselvesThis is our home and the base from which we can work, feel, and experience.Water – The Psychic Trinity –  All of these houses deal with the past, with the conditioned responses that are now instinctual and operate through the emotions. The person with an emphasis on these houses lives a great deal in the feelings and in his or her deeper yearnings/EMOTIONAL AND SOUL.
5th house – self expression, romance, play, art, children, creativity, pleasure, hobbies, vacations/ SUCCEDENT = individual desires and the areas we want to control (shows outcome of whatever was started in angular); SECURITYHas to do with awareness, emotion (to move out), and expression (to press out)All forms of expression and offsprings are connected to this house — children, animals, creative expression, and so onFire – Trinity of Life – attitude toward life and the experience of being alive/ Planets in the fire houses affect the individual’s attitude toward life itself and the person’s entire sense of faith and confidence in self/IDENTITY.
6th house – work and service, daily routines, health, habits/ CADENT = where there is input, exchange, and distribution of thoughts and observations (how you maintain what was started in angular); LEARNINGHas to do with salvaging and preserving what is good and healthy in our experienceIs an attempt to save the heart of an experience, one that already by that attempt is beginning to pass or not cohere.Earth – Trinity of Wealth – associated with the level of experience wherein we try to satisfy our basic needs in the practical world/MATERIAL
7th house – relationships, partnership, marriage, dealing with others, public, grandparents/ ANGULAR = self-activating quality (how you initiate action). ACTIONThe house of partnerships, relationships, social life, and all that carries us beyond our personal self into an awareness of other people, community, and the likeIncludes spiritual awakening and the discovery that we are more than just our personality. Marriage and yoga, or union, is indicated in this houseAir – Trinity of Relationships – associated not only with social contacts and relationships of all types, but also with concepts/SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL
8th house – other’s resources, taxes, inheritance, sexuality, occult, hidden things, death, rebirthing, inheritance, transformation/ SUCCEDENT = individual desires and the areas we want to control (shows outcome of whatever was started in angular); SECURITYIs concerned with getting rid of excess parts of ourselves that we see we no longer needCovers initiation and any activities where we are transforming toward a more integral position, getting to the heart of thingsWater – The Psychic Trinity –  All of these houses deal with the past, with the conditioned responses that are now instinctual and operate through the emotions. The person with an emphasis on these houses lives a great deal in the feelings and in his or her deeper yearnings/EMOTIONAL AND SOUL.
9th house –, inspiration, philosophy, world view, education, travels, higher mind/ CADENT = where there is input, exchange, and distribution of thoughts and observations (how you maintain what was started in angular); LEARNINGCovers long journeys and religion. Here is what remains of the purification that takes place in the eighth house — the seed, or essence, of an entire cycle of experience.Essential ideas, philosophy, and all that is the very heart of things belong here.Fire – Trinity of Life – attitude toward life and the experience of being alive/ Planets in the fire houses affect the individual’s attitude toward life itself and the person’s entire sense of faith and confidence in self/IDENTITY.
10th house – career and ethics, ambitions, status/public image/ ANGULAR = self-activating quality (how you initiate action). ACTIONIs a house of practical vision and clairvoyance, for here we can see clearly what is. Reputation and career are often connected to this houseThis house is where we have real vision and can see to do and work. Planets transiting this house may provide moments of insight and clear-seeing as well.Earth – Trinity of Wealth – associated with the level of experience wherein we try to satisfy our basic needs in the practical world/MATERIAL
11th house – community, social activities, ideals, groups, friends, clubs, humanitarian interests/ SUCCEDENT = individual desires and the areas we want to control (shows outcome of whatever was started in angular); SECURITYHas to do with putting our visions and dreams (from 10th house) to work.This house has always been connected with altruistic and humanitarian goals and trying to set them in motion. It is the house of friends and community, because when we are powered by a real insight or vision we share with all — irrespective of differencesAir – Trinity of Relationships – associated not only with social contacts and relationships of all types, but also with concepts/SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL
12th house – spirituality, house of illusion, addictions, dreams, hidden resources, psychic phenomena, inner, meditative, entrapped, spiritual, hospitals/ CADENT = where there is input, exchange, and distribution of thoughts and observations (how you maintain what was started in angular); LEARNINGIs about all that we go through in order to make our dreams into reality and manifest them in the world around us. It covers what we are willing to put up with, the sacrifices we will make in order to bring across what is really important.This is connected to prisons, institutions, betrayal, self-undoing, and the like, because it is here that we must choose to take some possible abuse for the sake of the message we are carrying, or blow it all away with a negative reaction.Water – The Psychic Trinity –  All of these houses deal with the past, with the conditioned responses that are now instinctual and operate through the emotions. The person with an emphasis on these houses lives a great deal in the feelings and in his or her deeper yearnings/EMOTIONAL AND SOUL.

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