The “Forces of Destiny: Reincarnation, Astrology, and Karma“ is a mind-bending read that’s all about unraveling the threads of fate and destiny. We’re diving into the deep end of the metaphysical pool here. Reincarnation? Yes, this is the age-old notion that we’re all just passengers on this merry-go-round of existence, hopping from one life to the next like interstellar travelers. Karma? Oh, this is the universe’s scoreboard, tallying up all our deeds and misdeeds like some sort of cosmic bank account. What goes around comes around. Astrology gets thrown into the mix too. The alignment of the stars and planets becomes a looking glass, showing us how they twirl and whirl in the heavens just like the dance of our own lives. 

The book explores the afterlife and Near-Death Experiences, offering a fascinating glimpse into what might exist beyond death. People who’ve journeyed to the other side and returned share their stories, revealing insights about the universe’s order and laws. These deep-dives into the afterlife, fueled by accounts of NDEs, go beyond pondering the mysteries of life after death. They’re leading us to ask bigger questions about the very nature of our consciousness. Conversations about the afterlife open doors to understanding what might come after life on Earth. Concepts like reincarnation, NDEs, and the idea of souls being judged are brought up. These topics encourage us to explore our consciousness and its connection to the universe’s big plan.

Thornton delves into a fascinating question: could the “Waters of Forgetfulness,” a symbol found across spiritual and mythological traditions, be the barrier that keeps us from accessing the deepest truths, perhaps even past-life memories? This question suggests that our life here might limit us and make it hard to truly understand the universe’s complexities. The idea is that our time on Earth, with its limitations and forgetfulness, might prevent us from fully understanding the hidden workings of reality. As we move from our life on Earth to whatever lies beyond, another intriguing idea comes up: the possibility of reconnecting with memories we’ve forgotten. Imagine it as a journey where the parts of our past that we lost are found again, like pieces being put back together. This reunion with our important life moments, feelings, and relationships might bring a deep sense of completeness and happiness that goes beyond our limited time as humans. The stories about life after death, Near-Death Experiences, and thoughts on ideas like reincarnation and soul judgment create an opportunity to think about the universe’s inherent order and laws. These stories encourage us to think deeply about what our life on Earth means and the chance for something beyond where lost memories could lead us to feeling more whole and fulfilled. 

As you read the book, you’ll learn about Atlantis, a legendary place. Apparently, it was home to some super-advanced beings who were both spiritually enlightened and technically skilled. But guess what? It’s now just a whisper in history’s ear, lost and gone. Legend has it that Atlantis was obliterated by a universal force so inexplicable, its origin remains shrouded in mystery. Like, one moment they’re riding the high wave of their civilization, and the next – boom – they’re gone. It’s a bit eerie really. It’s like a ghost story, only it’s about an entire civilization. Makes you think, doesn’t it? Here we are, building skyscrapers, flying drones, and updating our social media, but there’s this reminder that all our progress can crumble in the blink of an eye, thanks to the unpredictable forces of the universe.

Forces of Destiny isn’t just a book; it’s a call to arms, a call to look deeper, feel deeper, and understand that we’re not just floating in some random current. We’re shaping our reality, affecting it through our actions and intentions. The stars and planets seem to mirror our own dance – the reflection of our choices, loves, and losses.

Some of the book’s themes are illustrated by the passage below:

When I took the diploma of the Faculty of Astrological Studies, I had to discuss in an essay the dilemma between fate and free will. At the time, the issues appeared quite cut and dried to me that while there was a divine plan at work, we also had the God-given ability to exercise free-will. I find the issue much more complex now. As an astrologer, one cannot avoid the knotty problem of fate, since a birth chart at almost every level is showing a fated pattern, even if character is the fundamental issue and future ‘trends’ are avoided; character may indeed be destiny, but how did we come to have such a character in the first place? Is this not also fate? And where does free will come in when the individual is born with deformities or multiple disabilities?

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