Our purpose in coming here to Earth is to learn and to gain experience and knowledge. Before we incarnate we decide the lesson (or lessons) that we are going to learn so that we can evolve spiritually. Once we choose the lesson/s, we choose all the circumstances and situations that will enable us to learn those particular lessons.

Michelle walked in through the door, a nervous air all round her. I’d been shown her in a brief ‘vision’ the night before whilst in the *shower (*see end note) ... but the lady in front of me seemed small and grey, frail almost. I’d been shown a vibrant young lady exuding self-confidence and lively - but the Michelle that stood before me was a ...... It looked as though she’d also brought a shadow along with her as well.

What does it really mean? Karma comes from the Vedic system of religion, known as Hinduism. Karma means “action” or acts of the will in Sanskrit. The Hindu believe that Karma governs all action, vibration, thoughts, and all dimensions of time and space. For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction. Cosmic Karma: Understanding Your Contract with the Universe by Marguerite Manning is good book covering Karmic Astrology.