KARMASTARS ASTROLOGY   (Text version)

SEPTEMBER 2010

As the Summer comes to a close and September begins, Jupiter retrogrades back into Pisces on the 9th, until November 19th, when it finally moves forward.  At the same time, Pluto which has been retrograde since April 7th starts to go forward on September 14th.   Jupiter in Pisces retrograde highlights the illusion, delusion and fantasies each person holds onto that ultimately bring sorrow and self undoing - a difficult thing to sometimes grasp and overcome just by the sheer nature of it being so intangible.  This cycle is best used for deep meditation and introspection, focusing on habits, patterns and perspectives that are not based in any reality at all and are not in harmony with Universal Law.   If one can be honest with Self and see clearly how being attached to a way of being, outcome or specific goal has not brought positive results, then the door is open for the Universe to bring clarity, perception and insight that will manifest tangible, positive results.

Pluto retrograde has unearthed old structures in Self, life, career, goals and ambitions that have run their course and are outdated; structures that need to be relinquished if something new is to come and take its place.  Change is really the operative word that highlights this cycle.  However, change is not easy for most, which can often lead to stagnation on all levels when it isn't implemented.  Therefore, it's important to be aware of where there is attachment to a comfort zone or way of life that isn't supportive in any way to moving forward.   If this can be done, then positive change can occur.   Also, with Pluto retrograde it's necessary to be aware of undermining influences, people and situations that do not wish success or anything positive, but often pretend to be just that, "wolves in sheep's clothing."  The only way to overcome this particular situation is by seeing others in their true colors and not giving qualities that are not there.  This will require tremendous courage and inner strength to move away from such individuals, although it's important to remember, the Universe never presents challenges that we’re not capable of overcoming, it's only a misconception within ourselves that prevents us from doing so.

AUGUST 29TH - SEPTEMBER 4TH

ARIES
Careful and cautious communication should be the main focus this week in order to avoid unnecessary conflict on a daily basis.  If you're able to take the time to listen carefully to the viewpoint of others before jumping to conclusions or trying to make your voice heard above everyone else, then harmony can be maintained and a new foundation for sharing thoughts and feelings established.

TAURUS
If you're not willing to listen to the viewpoints of others and instead be overly critical, then don't be surprised when individuals become defensive and conflict ensues.  The challenge is to try to balance your feelings and heart with words and thought so there is synchronicity in thought, word and deed.   Regardless of how difficult you find expressing yourself, you must not give up learning and trying to share your true feelings in way that helps you to be better understood.

GEMINI
In all your daily interactions with others you must try to get your point and ideas across in a way that they can understand, in order to be of help to you.  Otherwise, if you struggle too much to the point it creates arguments just for the sake of being heard, in the end, you'll fail in your objective.  At the same time don't allow others to "push your buttons' purely to get a reaction out of you, instead be the better person and ignore their attempts to humiliate or ridicule.  However, as Gemini is the sign of communication, you must learn to use your words as tools and "weapons" when necessary to navigate your way through to your desired objective and also protect yourself from those who would try to undermine your objectives.

CANCER
As much as you're trying to implement change into your life, you must be wise in your choice of intent, otherwise you may find that the changes you make have little or no improvement from previous situations.  You often have a tendency to not see clearly what to do or when to do, often taking the so called "good advice" of others, which leads you off on a tangent.  Therefore, you must learn to think clearly with perception and insight before embarking on any new course or direction, then you can avoid the mistakes that are made because of illusion and delusion.

LEO
This week it's not so much what you say, but how you say it that matters, as you'll be put in group situations where it is necessary for you to communicate clearly, accurately and precisely your intent.   Even though often you have concepts and ideas that are ahead of their time, you must remember that not everyone is there yet or sees things through your eyes.  Therefore, compassion, tolerance and understanding are needed so that you can be less frank and offensive in speech, including all the information and facts in what you need to verbalize.   The lesson to understand is that although you may be smart, you're not always wise.

VIRGO
Throughout the week there'll be a need to think more deliberately and comprehensively in the area of career, goals and ambitions, as well as dealing with people in authority and power.   Clear thought is very much needed in order to make the right decisions and to arrive at new thoughts on certain subjects without over-thinking.  If you're able to overcome difficulty with speech and have greater forethought before talking, you'll be surprised how those of importance resonate with your ideas and are wiling to help you achieve your goals.

LIBRA
With so much activity directed towards expansion of horizons, you must avoid burdening your mind with too many thoughts, mental confusion, misinformation, exaggerations or "white lies."  Old beliefs that you once had need to be let go in order for new ideologies to take their place, which in the end will help you move forward a lot quicker.  It would be even easier to write down some of your thoughts and things that are on your mind in order to have clarity.  Without this, your energy will be scattered and confused, which does not support a solid foundation of forward movement to achieve your endeavors.   Meditation would help a great deal, while serving and supporting your inner self, growth, perception and insight.  This is the only way you can achieve the internal stability necessary to make your presence known and felt in the external world.

SCORPIO
Think before you speak and act this week, even though you may feel you need to be honest about the malicious intent of certain individuals.   There is a possibility that you could end up demeaning not only others but yourself in the process because of "cutting remarks" and your desire to expose the truth.  Therefore, you must find some other way to make your point so that you don't create karma in this area.   If you can rise to a higher level and deal with the situation from that perspective you'll be surprised how things are resolved to your liking.

SAGITTARIUS
In all partnership matters and contractual agreements you must make sure you're not being deliberately disagreeable, ignoring the thoughts and feelings of others in a matter and then being overly critical.   You must try to be a little more sensitive to the needs of others and not just your own; otherwise, you'll find it increasingly difficult to maintain harmony or partnership with others, personal or professional.  Therefore, have some humility and be the listener first and foremost, so that you can have a greater understanding of those concerned.

CAPRICORN
In the area of work and health you must communicate your needs and desires to others in order to maintain a healthy environment that supports your needs.    It would not be wise to keep these ideas and thoughts to yourself when you know deep down you're not happy. Instead take time with those you need to talk to and make your needs known to those individuals that can make a difference.  At the same time, listen to the messages your body is sending, so that you can implement a health regimen supportive of greater well being overall.

AQUARIUS
In the area of creativity and happiness, try not to "force" your opinions on to others regardless of how you may think and feel you're right and they're wrong.  Instead, try to find an area of common ground that everyone can agree on, in order to move forward, otherwise, stagnation could occur for some time.  Assertiveness is definitely needed but not to the point of being obnoxious and causing annoyance and unnecessary disharmony.

PISCES
In the home and family environment be careful how your words affect others to the degree separation is caused.   You may stubbornly hold on to your viewpoint thinking you're right, but must also take into consideration that others have feelings too and may be right also, if you look at things from a different perspective.  Make and effort to synthesize feelings with thought, so that your words have meaning and power which can be felt by others.  Therefore creating a more harmonious environment overall.