If you’ve got a wild, adventurous spirit, chances are your past lives weren’t all spent in quiet, predictable roles. Maybe you were a rebel, a risk-taker, or someone who lived on the edge of societal norms. And hey, there’s a possibility that in one of those lives, you might have been a prostitute.
Before you raise an eyebrow, let’s get one thing straight: sex work is one of the oldest professions in human history, and it’s played a complex role in societies across time. If you’ve ever felt a strange connection to this world or noticed certain patterns in your behavior, it could be a sign that you walked this path in a past life.
Here are five signs that might suggest you were a prostitute in a previous incarnation—and what it could mean for your life today.
You Have An Understanding of “The” Industry
There’s something about the world of sex work that feels oddly familiar to you. You understand the risks, the rewards, and the realities of the profession in a way that makes others uncomfortable. It’s almost like you’ve lived it before—because, well, you might have.
Maybe you’re open-minded about legalizing sex work or advocating for the rights and protections of sex workers. You’re less judgmental about why people enter this line of work because you know firsthand that life can lead people to make tough choices. This innate understanding could be a sign that your soul carries memories from a past life in this role.
You’re Drawn To Red Light Districts or Bars
You might find yourself inexplicably drawn to red-light districts or historic brothels, feeling a strange sense of familiarity and comfort when you’re there. It’s as if these places whisper to your soul, evoking memories that don’t belong to this lifetime but feel deeply personal all the same.
This connection could stem from a past life where you frequented—or even worked in—such spaces. If you were a sex worker in a previous incarnation, these areas might have been your world: the lively atmosphere, the bustling crowds, and even the distinct smells could feel oddly nostalgic, for better or worse.
You might also feel at ease in bars, taverns, or other social hubs where people gather to drink, gamble, or seek companionship. In your past life, these spaces could have been where you connected with patrons, navigated the complexities of human interaction, and carved out a living.
This lingering connection isn’t something to judge or shy away from—it’s simply a reflection of your soul’s journey. These places might feel like “home” because they were once a significant part of your story.
Some People Repulse You
Certain types of men may repulse you in ways that feel almost instinctual. Their personalities, behaviors, or energy just don’t sit right with you, even if you can’t quite put your finger on why.
If a man comes on too strong right away, it can feel threatening and trigger feelings of disgust. Pushy men who don’t respect boundaries may repel you.
You Can’t Have Fun Without Alcohol
If partying and drinking go hand in hand for you, to the point where you don’t feel comfortable socializing without some liquid courage, this may indicate a past life as a prostitute.
Many prostitutes turn to substance abuse as a coping mechanism to deal with the emotional demands of their work and the stigma surrounding it. Alcohol and drugs can help numb some of the emotional pain and make the act of servicing clients more bearable.
If you find that you struggle to relax and enjoy yourself at social events without a drink in hand, this pattern may stem from a past life where alcohol was a necessity to deal with the demands of your work.
Vivid Dreams or Memories of Being A Prostitute
Your subconscious stores away things that our conscious mind may have forgotten, and these memories often emerge in dreams. If you wake up feeling distressed or ashamed after having these dreams, it could indicate they are tapping into a past life experience you still carry with you on a soul level.
Past life trauma related to prostitution may have imprinted on your psyche and now manifests in your dream state as your mind works to process unresolved emotions while you sleep.
It’s Hard For You To Connect Emotionally
If you’ve ever struggled to connect emotionally with romantic partners, it might be worth exploring whether this stems from a past life experience—like being a prostitute, where intimacy and relationships were often transactional. When love and connection are tied to exchange or survival, it can leave a lasting imprint on your soul, making it harder to open up fully and bond deeply in this lifetime.
That sense of holding back, of protecting your heart at all costs, might feel familiar to you. Letting someone see all of who you are—your fears, your dreams, your vulnerabilities—can feel terrifying. It’s as if your soul remembers a time when emotional openness came with a price, and now, those walls feel necessary for survival.
But here’s the good news: while you can’t erase or “cancel” your past life, you can rewrite your current one.
Fear of Intimacy
Struggling to open up or feeling hesitant about intimacy with a romantic partner could be a sign of deeper emotional layers—possibly tied to a past life as a prostitute. If the idea of being vulnerable or physically exposed with someone makes you uncomfortable, even though part of you desires connection, it might feel like there’s an internal battle going on. It’s as if one part of you is urging you to let go and trust, while another part is holding you back, whispering warnings.
This hesitation could stem from past-life trauma. If you were a prostitute in a previous existence, you might have endured experiences that left emotional scars—moments of exploitation, vulnerability, or even physical harm. Those memories, though buried deep in your subconscious, could still be influencing how you approach intimacy today.
