Anyone who traces the events of their life will find something like a red thread, an inner connection that runs through their life. This book aims to provide detailed information about the various typical life patterns and their origins in early childhood in a vivid manner. Although it is based on astrology, the connections are explained in an understandable, psychologically oriented language. The first part primarily addresses the issues of guilt and personal responsibility concerning life paths and fateful events, as well as the different perceptions of reality and the archetypal, depth-psychological, and astrological significance of parents. The second part is dedicated to astrological techniques and offers a wealth of practical case studies that explore the formative experiences with parents. Finally, the author discusses themes of abuse in the horoscope.