What is the Wheel of Karma in Vedic Astrology?
Have you ever heard of the karma chakra? Yes, the wheel of karma, or karma chakra, connects us to our past, present and future. How and what is the wheel of karma in astrology? As per Vedic astrology, our horoscopes or birth charts, also known as kundali (Jathagam in Tamil and Jathakam in Malayalam), are the blueprint of our past, present and future. A birth chart is the place where an individual’s past life can be revealed to a large extent. By past life, it means the karmas of past life; it tells about the karmic patterns and helps us understand our present too.
Coming to the wheel of Karma in Vedic astrology teaches us that it is our actions and intentions that shape our destiny. If you can understand the wheel of karma, it will lead you to spiritual awakening and also help you sail through life’s challenges with wisdom and insight. Those who can do it create a brighter future for themselves.
Here, we will try to explore and delve into how the wheel of karma spins through the universe and influences our astrological or birth charts, which reflect on our lives.
In Vedic astrology, the idea of the wheel of karma plays a crucial role in understanding the journey of our lives. The karma chakra is like a cosmic cycle that is centred around the notion that our past, present, and future are determined by the choices we make in our lives.
What is Karma?
There is a saying, ‘as you sow, so shall you reap’. It goes without saying that what goes around comes around. It is all about the consequences of our actions and intentions. We get the fruits of the seeds we plant in our garden. If you look at astrology, it reflects our past life karma through the position of planets and stars in our birth chart. The position of planets and stars reveals our personality traits, our characteristics, our life events and the journey of our soul.
The Role of the Planets in Determining Your Life Events
We have 9 planets in our solar system and each one represents some aspect of our lives. Similarly, each one represents different facets of our past life karma too.
For instance, Saturn is known as the “karmic taskmaster” because it teaches us discipline, our roles and our responsibilities. It brings challenges and gives us an opportunity to counter and overcome them and learn lessons in this lifetime.
On the other hand, Jupiter, known as the Guru, blesses us with the rewards that we reaped from all the good deeds of our past lives. It also keeps us motivated and inspires us to grow and expand in our sphere.
How Do Different Facets of Karmic Influence Our Lives?
As per Vedic astrology, conjunctions or connections between certain planets are like signposts to our karmic patterns or profound lessons that we are destined to assimilate into the journey of our lives.
For example, if Saturn and Venus are in unfavourable positions, it might indicate karmic lessons related to love and relationships that we need to reflect on and address in order to evolve and grow. It is a way for the cosmos to urge us to tackle the shadows of our past, heal past wounds, and embrace the transformative power of love and connection.
Does Planetary Transits and Movements Impact Birth Chart?
Like when planets move in the sky, they may come across or enter other planets territory or may transit into other zodiac sign territory. They may even move into their favourable zones or unfavourable zones. These movements and transitions can influence different aspects and cosmic energies in our birth chart. These consequences of this can further impact our karma, life events and life experiences. One such occurrence is the return of Saturn to the position it held during your birth. This results in major transformations and challenges in your life that push you to encounter your karmic lessons and grow spiritually inside and out.
Does Positive Attract Positive?
According to Vedic astrology, it is widely believed that similar energies are irresistibly drawn to each other, forming intense connections. Therefore, if we intend to attract positive karma into our lives, it is essential to centre our attention on cultivating constructive thoughts, actions, and motives. When we strive to connect to the greater good and show kindness, empathy, and mercy, we can generate a chain reaction of positive vibes that reverberates harmoniously through the cosmos and comes back to us in the form of blessings and prosperity.
Our Karma Controls Our Destiny
Although the cosmic tapestry of astrology can provide understanding about our complex karmic directions and potential approaches to life, we need to understand that we are controlled by our own destiny. We can make decisions and choices that can shape our destiny and influence the events of our lives. By making conscious decisions and assuming accountability for our actions that align with our best interests, we can break free from detrimental karmic cycles and cultivate a more positive future.
To sum up, the wheel of karma in astrology clearly says that we are the creators of our own destiny. Our thoughts, actions, and goals or purposes mould our lives through the influence of our karma. Through comprehending our karmic cycles and accepting the teachings they offer, we can gracefully and wisely navigate through the obstacles of life, ultimately guiding us towards spiritual development and enlightenment.
