What are karmic relationships?

"Karmic Relationships" in Astrology helps us to know about the relationship between two people. Each person brings their karma into relationships, as indicated by the position of Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node) in the birth chart. Cross-checking between two individuals' birth charts reveals more about what kind of karmic relationship people have with each other. Karmic relationships can be very helpful in general for romantic partners as well as husband-wife relationships.

Synastry is an astrological technique of determining compatibility between two individuals by comparing the planet's sign with another person's planet's sign. In this technique, we check if similar signs fall over each other sign in the birth chart to those in the other person’s chart. e.g. If your Saturn in Taurus and your partner Rahu/North Node in Taurus means your Saturn sign falls on its Rahu/North Node sign then you have some karmic relation with them. When this happens it shows some past connection with a partner there is some learning in this lifetime with that person. 

Some people say that, when they meet someone they feel something that attracts them, they may be drawn to someone highly romantically but it does not mean they have a long-lasting relationship. It is just due to their planet's placement in the birth chart which creates some magnetic attraction. As we know Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node) are not planets, they are the Moon nodes which work like magnetic fields. Whenever any planet sign matches with another person's Rahu/North Node and Ketu (South Node) sign it creates a magnetic pull and you draw to that person automatically. When there is this kind of planetary relationship with another node of the moon then it has some meaning.

This can be very positive or can be negative depending on which planets are involved with Rahu (North Node) and Ketu (South Node) in another person's birth chart. Karmic relationships in a chart suggest the lesson you need to learn. If you are in a situation like this, consider that it may be a valuable gift from the universe. You are being challenged to overcome it so that you can go to the next level of consciousness.

How to check what the important people in your life are there to teach you about and if you have a past life connection with them. This method will teach you an astrological way to determine if a relationship is more likely to stay in your life or fail in the long run.

Rahu (North Node) is an amplifier and present future karma to be made and Ketu (South Node) is the attenuator of past karma to be resolved.

In a partner relationship, Women feel good when they receive and men feel good when they give. This is a normal feminine and masculine energy relationship mindset between men and Women biologically. If it goes the other way around, relationships can be ruined.

Sun is the King, Pride, Inspiration, Ego, and Leadership.

Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman Sun: Rahu/North Node amplifies the Sun quality of Woman, which is not a good synastry match because Sun is king, pride, inspiration, ego, and leadership. Initially, men are attracted to women's authoritative and leadership roles, but with time they don’t like Women in leading roles. With time it creates problems because man wants to be in this role which creates ego problems for the man and this relationship will not work in the long term.

Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Sun: This is a good combination synastry match for both of them because Woman Rahu/North Node amplifies Man Sun quality which is good for the long run. A woman always wants an authoritative and leadership quality in a man who always inspires and leads her in a dignified way in society.

Man Ketu (South Node) falls on Woman Sun: This is a good combination synastry match because man Ketu (South Node) diminishes Woman's leadership and authoritative qualities, which should be in man and woman relationships. This relationship works and is long-lasting.

Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on Man Sun: This is not a good combination synastry match because woman Kahu/South Node diminishes man’s Sun quality. Which is the leadership, authoritative, and inspirational quality of a man. Initially, Women were drawn to men but with time relationships became less inspirational and disregarded with time.

Moon is feelings, care, motherly love, and selfless love.

Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman's Moon: When man Rahu (North Node) on the woman's Moon falls is good because it amplifies the caring and nurturing nature of the woman. The man also helps the woman in many ways.

Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Moon: It depends on the condition of the Moon. Whether the Moon is waxing or waning. If the waxing Moon then it is good or if it is a waning Moon then it is not good.

Man Ketu (South Node) falls on the Woman Moon or Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on the Man Moon: In both cases not good, it minimizes the love and caring nature of each other. They feel less emotional for each other and very dry with time. 

Mars is Individualism, Action, and Fighting Ability.

Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman Mars or Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Mars: This is not a good synastry match. Whenever woman Mars or man Mars falls on each other Rahu/North Node it amplifies the argument and fights with each other. Initially, these people attract each other and enjoy fighting but with time it may lead to many conflicts and problems, which is not good for a long-term relationship.

Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on Man Mars or Man Ketu (South Node) falls on Woman Mars: This is a good synastry match because this combination resolves past life issues with each other. This combination diminishes the argumentative and fighting habits of each other. This combination is good for a long-term relationship.

Mercury is Communication, Interest, Fun, and Enjoyment.

Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman Mercury or Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Mercury: This is a good synastry match because this combination amplifies the Mercury things which communicate with each other, enjoying time, increasing and supporting each other interest and helping in learning skill with each other. This combination is good for a long-term relationship.

 Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on Man Mercury or Man Ketu (South Node) falls on Woman Mercury: This is not a good synastry match because this combination diminishes or reduces the Mercury stuff which is enjoying, fun, learning, and entertainment with each other. This is not good for a long-term relationship.

Jupiter is Hope, Wisdom, Children, and Higher Learning.

Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman Jupiter or Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Jupiter: This is a good synastry match because this combination amplifies the Jupiter things. Which are hopes, higher learning, and wisdom of life. These people grow with each other. With time their relationship with kids grows and they enjoy time with each other.

 Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on Man Jupiter or Man Ketu (South Node) falls on Woman Jupiter: This combination who ‘ Kahu/South Node falls in Jupiter student or child of the person. This is not a good synastry match because this combination diminishes or reduces the Jupiter things. They lose their interest in higher learning and growing children. This is not good for a long-term relationship.

 Venus is Beauty, Love, Mutual Respect, Romance, and Sex.

 Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman Venus or Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Venus: This is a good synastry match because this combination amplifies the Venus things. Which are love, romance, respect and harmony, and affection for each other. They become more affectionate with each other. Their relationship grows with time, good for a long-term relationship.

 Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on Man Venus or Man Ketu (South Node) falls on Woman Venus: Venus is wife for a man when man Venus falls in woman Kahu/South Node it means she was his wife in a past life. This is not a good synastry match because this combination diminishes or reduces the Venus things. They lose interest in loving each other with time, they are less romantic and feel bored with each other. They did not give respect and non-compromising to each other. This is not good for the long term.

Saturn is a Limit, Obstacle, Harshness, and Cold Planet.

Man Rahu (North Node) falls on Woman Saturn or Woman Rahu (North Node) falls on Man Saturn: This is a tough synastry match because Saturn is an obstacle, harshness, discipline, resentment, control detachment, and coldness. Rahu/North Node amplifies all these Saturn energies and creates problems in long-term relationships. This combination is not good for a long-term relationship.

 Woman Ketu (South Node) falls on Man Saturn or Man Ketu (South Node) falls on Woman Saturn: This is a good synastry match because this combination diminishes the Saturn things. It resolves the past Saturn karma and it resolves the Saturn problems. This is good for the long term it becomes smoother with time. Initially, the person feels detached in relation but with time Saturn's difficulties are gone. This combination is good for a partner relationship or husband or wife.

Ascendant

If Ascendant signs fall with Rahu (North Node) of each other is positive because they will grow and learn together in this lifetime and whatever work they are not able to complete together they will accomplish in this life.

If Ascendant signs fall with Ketu (South Node) of each other is negative because they resolve some past karma and less attraction towards each other and withdraw with each other with time.

This is synastry compatibility for better understating of karmic relations with each in general and can help in Healing Karmic Relationships. Many other factors also play a role in understanding relationships in birth charts. 

Past Life Connections of South Node (Ketu) with Planets:

By knowing how the other person’s planets connect with your South Node you will understand how you knew them in past lives. The connections are by sign only.

Sun conjunct South Node: The Sun is the power. The person was in authority over you.

Moon conjunct the South Node: Moon is the mother. The person was your child.

Mercury conjuncts the South Node: Mercury is the sibling. The person was a brother or sister.

Venus conjuncts the South Node: Venus is the wife or lover. The person was your lover in a past life.

Mars conjunct the South Node: Mars is the soldier. The person was a soldier you knew in past life.

Jupiter conjuncts the South Node: Jupiter is the guru or teacher. The person was your guru (benefactor).

Saturn conjuncts the South Node: Saturn is the taskmaster. The person was your strict teacher.

Uranus conjunct the South Node: The person was a revolutionary who influenced you.

Neptune conjunct the South Node: The person was a prophet or spiritual leader who

influenced you.

Pluto conjunct the South Node: The person was in control of a group in which you were a member.