I like to think of karma as that which binds us to this physical reality...we are here to experience and to learn...as such, if we were to know what out are so-called debts are, we would really understand the true meaning and purposes of life...it is only through physical experience that we can confront the limitations that serve to restrain us, and then to find ways to discharge the energy and the themes involved. Alas, we cannot really know for sure what we are attempting to heal, and that makes for great difficulty in trying to solve the puzzles of our lives. Scientific research on the quantum level is beginning to reveal a clue: that our past memories are actually passed down from our ancestors at the cellular level, which is different from our genetic coding: as such the individual is not truly the same person being reincarnated over and again, since we come in with a whole new system of perspectives, beliefs and value systems, which now must be collated with the one who came before. As such it is not about punishing us for misdeeds, it is about allowing us the opportunity to release these inner fears, abuses and misunderstandings that often paralyze us from moving ahead. From this perspective, I am beginning to understand that we, as the essence of the greater self of spirit, do not actually reincarnate in the ways that are generally implied. We do take on a new persona, to give it another try, but it is only really the remembrance of past ancestors that serves as the foundation; their memories are transferred to us, so that we may try to overcome the challenges, but from a different way, as a new persona. Thus when presented with the challenges of the patterns we carry forth, we are actually working for the greater good of all, rather than simply for ourselves...and the goal is towards evolution of the consciousness. As we see, there is much to be done to correct the assaults against both the earth and the spirit, which are the results of all these negativities in the world that has been created for us, and through us. In the chart, Saturn is often a primary significator of karma; in turn, yes, we can then look to the Nodes for insight about our personal destiny as well. Chiron points to what we need to personally heal. The power of Pluto is also involved in the analysis because from a different perspective it also represents the Soul and it is the Soul that is so in need of healing, so as to not continue repeating the mistakes of the past. You are in fact simply reliving one of the patterns of the past, whereby the theme is about always connecting with others who are unavailable. One must question why the psyche would choose such a program. I think the lessons are about trust and fidelity; you will then be challenged by being constantly tempted by these types as to whether you would agree to engage in such dishonesty and betrayal, or whether you will look elsewhere, for the benefit of those who are in fact being betrayed by such actions.