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YOUR KARMIC FORECAST
AUGUST 2009 – MARCH 2011
(YOUR INDIVIDUAL SUN-SIGN KARMIC FORECAST
APPEARS AFTER THE GENERAL DISCUSSION BELOW.)
Please go to the bottom of this article to the “KARMIC INDICATORS” if you’re
curious about how astrologers “find” or see karma.
GENERAL INDICATIONS:
The August 22, 2009 – March 3, 2011 karmic phase affects us strongly in the area
of practicality, family, home, food, patriotism, ambition, our place in or
struggle with hierarchies, security, dealings with nature, agriculture, “mom and
apple pie.” (In contrast to the recent, past phase, which placed an emphasis on
ethics, morals, intellectual decisions, inventions, romance, theatre, etc.)
Generally, this karmic period will promote ambition, (self)discipline, politics,
judgment, utilitarianism, propriety and hierarchical structures. The same 18
months (Aug./09-March/11) will discourage (in essence, bring slowness, false
rewards, temptation or simple “difficult progress” to) security, unconditional
love, breasts, milk, agriculture, mining, nurseries (human and horticultural)
domestic concerns in general, and residential real estate (commercial property
might be okay – might).
Though these 18 months generally favour the “ambition list” above
(self-discipline, etc.) and disfavour the “security list” (unconditional love,
agriculture, etc.) the situation is complex, with both elements mingling. If you
hearken back to 1991/92 (the last time this karmic axis existed) you might see
that the results of those years were mixed, too. For “Karma” is the main
emphasis – good and bad, or easy and difficult, are harder to pinpoint and
forecast. (One little thing, which isn’t really an example of this, is that
agriculture will face “difficult times,” whereas wheat should thrive.) We all
need to be extra careful around November 2010, when actions are significant,
results fateful! (Though not necessarily bad – see the preamble for the June 14,
2009 weekly Astral column in the Archive for a deeper discussion of this.)
Winter will bring good fortune, summer not such good fortune, in a world-wide or
“world events” perspective.
Companies beginning with M or O (sometimes D also) might have a tough time,
while “ultimate buoyancy" exists temporarily for companies beginning with the
letters S, H or Y. However, this is not a fail-safe method. It does hint that,
if seeking advice, we might do better to ask a Capricorn, or a person who’s
first initial is S, H, or Y than a Cancer, or a person whose first name starts
with M or O (include D here to be safe).
During this time, there will be a smooth, productive path for every sign, and a
tempting, entrapping road for each of us.
THE KARMIC INDICATORS ARE THE MOON’S NODES
– WHAT THE MOON'S NORTH AND SOUTH NODES MEAN:
South Node:
Western astrologers associate the lunar south node with a descent into darkness,
with temptations, siren songs, the hidden, the subconscious, death, dreams and
illusion - and bad karma. (Hindu astrologers tend to attribute these to both the
north and south nodes.) I think the south node denotes old karma, which can be
good or bad, depending on our past behaviour. So your south node can bring
belated rewards. But because the cosmos wants us to progress, it discourages any
attempt to pursue old karma. So chasing after south node goals often leads to
projects or pursuits that dead-end, suffer constant delay, or end in financial,
emotional or spiritual disappointment. The south node has a canny ability to
tempt, to attract and draw us. Once we're "hooked" on this lure, we'll argue
ourselves blue in the face to justify what we want. It seems so reasonable, so
logical, so just - yet it's all fool's gold and self-rationalizing. As
Shakespeare wrote: "When the Gods wish to destroy a man, first they make him
mad." Unfortunately, this ability of the south node to lure us and create traps
might be intensified during the present cycle (Dec./07 through Aug./09) if we
depend on a lucky throw of the dice to “save us” – whether that throw is at the
casino, in the stock market, or simply in life. This time around, romance not
only won’t “save” us, it could prove to be our undoing.
North Node:
The lunar north node is associated with good or (more correctly) new karma. The
north node brings peace and serenity, unhurried thought - and it usually keeps a
person safe in whatever sector of life it lays. During this karmic cycle
(December/07 to August/09) many AQUARIANS might find that others "attack" them
in word, law or deed. If Aquarius refuses to rise to the bait, no harm comes to
him or her, and the "attacker" tends to fade away in a self-consuming cloud of
muffled frustration. (If you Aquarians attack back, though, you'll regret it,
because then you're chasing/engaging the south node.)
The north node is not as obvious as the south, it whispers rather than shouts -
but when we follow it, our way unfolds smoothly and serenely, and we end with a
deep, almost spiritual satisfaction, a feeling that we've fulfilled our task or
destiny.
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YOUR INDIVIDUAL KARMIC FORECAST: |
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Aries
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ARIES, from August 21/09 to
March 3/11, you will find that domestic, property,
nurturing, gardening, agriculture, security, retirement and
foundational matters do not particularly go well. This would
be a good sector to avoid – EXCEPT where alterations,
adjustments, duties or repairs are called for. In other
words, be summoned to this area and solve what you must (no
neglect allowed!) but DON’T promote nor enter these zones of
your own accord, especially not on a whim, a temptation, or
a too-good-to-be-true “promise.” Don’t buy real estate
during this period, nor institute new agricultural systems,
don’t pay a thief who promises a guaranteed retirement nest
egg. This is not a good time to arbitrarily end old and
start new projects or relationships.
On the other hand, you will be generally blessed in career
and dealings with higher-ups. So get a job, rather than
vegetating at home! You’ll find a smooth, gratifying and
often mildly lucky path when you’re ambitious, or deal with
prestige, VIPs, fathers (including your own) and old men,
community standing and reputation, etc. Other areas of your
life will tend to run smoothly if you choose career over
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Taurus
- (April 20-May 20) |
TAURUS, the period from
August 22, 2009 to March 3, 2011 will change the way
you deal with the world. During the past 18 months,
you have found smooth progress where you’ve chased
career, ambitions, status and prestige – but you’ve
been tempted to stay home, withdraw, hibernate and
chase domestic bliss/security. If you yielded to that
temptation, your life has not really progressed – if
fact, you might have slowly created a problem or two.
Now, in the 18 months that start late August/09, you
should encounter a smooth, fruitful and subtly
gratifying path if you lean toward profound ideas and
relationships, higher learning, law, far travel,
international affairs, religion and/or philosophy,
love, cultural rituals (e.g., weddings, confirmations,
mitzvahs) publishing, advertising – and generally, if
you try to see the sense in life and society, if you
seek wisdom, intellectual growth, and love.
Contrarily, you might find yourself on a road of
delays or obstacles (though they won’t seem daunting
or large at first – in fact, you might almost laugh at
them) if you accent the short and casual side of these
same sectors – choosing, instead of profundity, to
stick with a “just friends” stance with everyone, to
waste time in a plethora of details, short trips,
errands and emails, conversations and gab-fests.
In this arena – communications and travel, ideas and
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Gemini
- (May 21-June 20) |
GEMINI, your karmic
axis, from late August 2009 to March 3, 2011, lies in
sexual, financial, and “revelation” areas. By
revelation, I mean the difference between accepting
surface appearances and delving deeper to discover
hidden meanings, motives, forces and structures. For
success during these 18 months, dive deep – research,
investigate, deal with your deepest urges and needs,
plumb your subconscious if need be, with a
psychologist, or reputable, honest “reader” (tarot,
astrology, psychic, etc.) or delve into the occult
arts yourself. This is a time of commitment and
consequence, of deep changes, health issues and
lifestyle choices. As you choose, so you will reap.
Don’t be afraid, Gemini – in fact, brave choices are
called for! Be brave enough to alter a relationship,
to invest in your future, to commit to an intimate
relationship.
Financially, you’ll fare better if you choose the
“long road” – invest, accept equity in lieu of a pay
raise, etc. You might create problems for yourself if
you opt for earnings and keeping your money “alone,”
whereas good results can come from shared money. In
sex, this also applies: a deep, committed relationship
is better than casual or “no strings” sensual
interludes. Ultimately, however, in all these areas,
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Cancer
- (June 21-July 22) |
CANCER, late August 2009
to March 2011 urges you to seek out others, mingle and
commit, marry, form partnerships, pursue the public
(and/or fame) negotiate, contract and agree, relocate,
and chase every opportunity you spy. Other people will
be your path to success, love, profit, etc., whereas
relying only on yourself, being ultra-independent,
overbearing or withdrawn, will lead to stagnation,
lack of results, and anger. (My advice against being
withdrawn lasts three years – through August 2012.)
The beneficial nudge toward relationships goes beyond
these 18 months – 14 years beyond! – and contains huge
implications for your whole life. Pluto, planet of
destiny, has also entered this zone (until 2024) and
indicates two things: 1) that true love is almost
certain to stand before you over the next decade and a
half; and 2) that your most significant relationships
will be with stubborn, inscrutable, unyielding yet
intriguing people. You face a choice: love or war – or
more correctly, merging or alienation. Realize
independence might be alienation in disguise. You’ll
tend to meet honourable, gentle, morally sincere
people during these 18 months, and they will offer
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Leo -
(July 23-Aug. 22) |
LEO, you can breathe a
sigh of relief – 18 months of difficult karma ends
August 21/09. This date also begins 18 months of
“different” karma. Now to March 3, 2011, you’ll find a
smooth, productive path if you tackle the task at
hand, rather than delegating it to someone else.
During this time, the universe will gently assist you
in hands-on work, caring for dependents, in dealing
with (or buying) machinery, tools, cars/trucks and
computers. Turning an attentive eye to nutrition,
diet, exercise, sanitation and preventive health – for
yourself and/or your dependents – will bring benefits,
not the least of which will be the peaceful, solid,
good feeling of having done the right thing.
During the same 18 months (August/09 to March/11)
bureaucracies and government agencies, civil servants,
institutions (e.g., hospitals, charities) and
institutional workers can give you a headache, or
simply delay you until a project or goal has lost its
impetus, even its relevance. Avoid spending chunks of
time in policy meetings, committees, head office,
administration, and red-tape situations. Don’t try to
run the world through management, delegation, policy
pronouncements, etc. Make sure the work is done by
being there! Take care that September and early
October of 2009 don’t lure you into a sexual or
ethical temptation or “secret fight.” It could sow the
seeds of an extended struggle, perhaps with legal,
educational or international elements. Don’t withdraw
before March 2011 – a “hiding place” that promises
privacy and security might be a subtle trap. Stay out.
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Virgo
- (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) |
VIRGO, from late August
2009 to March 3, 2011, the Moon’s north lunar node
will travel through your romantic sign, bringing ease
of accomplishment, a subtle continuous boost, and a
sense of well-doing or gratification in romance,
creative endeavours, speculation, teaching/raising
children (K-12) and all pleasures that you dive
impetuously into. This is one of those times when
infatuation could lead to real love and happiness! (At
the very least, pursuing any of these karmic areas
will tend to make the rest of your life march along in
a smooth, fruitful way.)
Contrarily, being afraid to take a big chance, playing
the field in romance, being so social that you prevent
“mad love” from occurring, putting things off
optimistically, saying “there’ll be better chances
tomorrow,” going for entertainment rather than
creativity – these will garner flat results at best,
and, at worst, bring loss or disappointment. All these
can be interpreted as risk-aversion; e.g., socializing
= seeking safety in numbers. Putting things off
optimistically excuses you from immediate, risky
action – but in risk you will thrive! |
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Libra
- (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) |
LIBRA, from late August
2009 to March 3, 2011, good karma will aid you (mainly
showing in a smooth, protected path) in home,
property, security, with children (and pregnancy) and
in retirement, agriculture, gardening and nutrition.
Developments here are irreversible and will affect
your whole life – so be cautious, honest and moral.
End stale or unworkable relationships/situations, in
order to make room for new, fertile and productive
circumstances. This entire zone, real estate, farming,
security, etc., offers monetary progress.
The same period, August/09 to March 2011, presents you
with temptations to move forward with your ambitions,
career and status relations, to seek community
prestige, political office, situations of power or
renown. These temptations can lead you into misguided
actions, as small and innocent (but unwise) as vying
for attention from the boss (or VIPs within range)
pushing to have your proposals enacted, demanding a
pay raise or promotion, all the way to not-so-innocent
collusion, power struggles, backstabbing, lying to
authorities, and general Macbethisms. Your efforts
(innocent or not) will tend to meet delays and
difficulties. If you push, you’ll get pushed back
–perhaps right out the door! How can you stay safe
during this? It’s relatively easy: 1) accept any
changes occurring in this area; 2) maintain the status
quo, and keep your head down. Avoid changing jobs or
careers during these 18 months. It is better to quit
your job (and simply rest, or indulge in the good
karmic areas listed above) than to seek a new one.
(Because you will tend to aim for exactly the wrong
new job/career!) Retreat is better than ambition,
security better than risk. Be honest, good-hearted,
and you’ll be fine! |
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Scorpio
- (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) |
SCORPIO, from late
August 2009 to March 3 2011, your karmic axis lies
across your sectors of information and idea. Under
“information” are included details, facts, anecdotes,
reports, paperwork, news, emails, telephone calls and
daily communications, newspapers, etc., as well as
short trips, casual friendships, gab fests, siblings,
cars and buses, internet (in most cases) errands and
related activities. In these, all things being equal,
you should find your interests proceed easily and
smoothly – and that you enjoy some amount of
protection. (E.g., paying attention to detail helps
you keep your job.)
DON’T chase the lure of foreign travel, profound
ideas, cultural involvements and rituals (e.g.,
weddings, film fests, etc.) religion, philosophy, big
ideas, law and scholarship. In these, you might chase
an alluring, promising, but constantly elusive reward.
If you’re a lawyer, focus on details for these 18
months. If a writer, write articles or short stories
rather than novels. Socially, don’t try to elevate a
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Sagittarius
- (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) |
SAGITTARIUS, the 18
months from August 22/09 to March 3/11 will offer you
a smooth, productive path in surface, temporary and
useful things. In money, for protection and ease, buy
items which will depreciate or which you can utilize
(such as a car, or food). Concentrate on earned income
and personal money, possessions – chat up new clients,
ask for a pay raise, etc. You might find inexplicable
frustrations if/when you focus on or engage in
investments (i.e., buying appreciating items – which
will, these 18 months, tend to depreciate) and on
shared resources in general. This is not a good time
to open a joint account, start a financial
partnership, combine your assets with your
lover/spouse, etc.
Relying on your memory, accepting surface appearances,
even living life on the surface to some degree, are
favoured now. Sensual, casual sex, yes; deep,
life-altering intimacy, no. This is not the time for
research, detective work, occultism, secrecy or life’s
dark depths. It’s not the best time to pursue a new
lifestyle or make great changes. Life’s complex, so
these two large zones will inevitably mix. When that
happens (e.g., you earn income as an investment
broker) don’t worry nor grow indecisive: just act
honestly and gently, and all will be well. Sell a
former investment. |
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Capricorn
- (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) |
CAPRICORN, between
August 21/09 and March 3/11, the lunar north node
(good karma) will lie in your sign, while the south
node (difficult karma) transits your sign of
relationships and opportunities. This hints that
during these 18 months, you should be independent and
project your personality. You, your mood, and the
impression you make on others will be protected, will
receive a certain amount of “cosmic gentleness.” Your
ideas, morals and ethical outlook will be trustworthy
and good (so do trust them!). Your intuition should
also operate reliably. This is a splendid influence
for this time, because Pluto is dunking you into the
sea of transformation, and changing you to the core –
your personality, attitudes and beliefs. What better
time for an additional blessing from the universe,
ensuring that your development is beneficial through
this time of deep change? Your plans for the future
and your social life are also changing – again, both
are founded on your personality, so these changes
should also garner karmic/cosmic blessings. Maintain
your calm and be self-directed.
During the same 18 months, you’ll be tempted to join
forces with another, to marry or co-habituate, to form
a business partnership, to contract or negotiate
agreements, to litigate, relocate, or to leap on a
variety of opportunities that all, in one way or
another, involve a mutual effort or a commitment to
another person. Be wary of these, Cap. Binding
yourself to another during this time (and others will
want you to!) can lead to frustratingly irresolute
conditions or loss. For example, marrying could bring
a suffocating, velvet trap long-term; a business
partnership or contract could tie you to an
unprofitable, hard-to-escape circumstance. Even
litigation is a form of binding. If anyone attacks you
(also a form of “attachment”) you’ll succeed if you
walk away, fail if you stay to fight. Be happy,
productive, ambitious, loving, gentle, romantic,
flirtatious, sexually involved – but remain
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Aquarius-(Jan.
20-Feb. 18) |
AQUARIUS, late August
2009 to early March 2011 nudges you to retreat into
yourself, to seek spiritual and contemplative
pleasures, to join charitable endeavours or
organizations. Head office, government agencies and
institutions will welcome and aid you. This might seem
counter-intuitive, for 2009 pours forth a lucky stream
of light, social high times, personal luck,
adventurous feelings and bright intentions. For the
September-December period of 09, you might do both: be
social in a charitable or head office situation, make
an adventure of a spiritual search, etc. But in 2010,
being contemplative and slightly withdrawn will help
you earn more money, and/or invest it more wisely.
The thing you want to avoid, late 2009 to March 2011,
is wasteful work. Don’t choose to work because it’s
easier than making hard decisions, don’t use chores to
avoid a commitment in love, don’t lose yourself in
routine, nor let your kids turn you into their slave.
During this period, avoid preventive health: “get fit”
schemes, exercise regimens or machines, overdosing on
vitamins, etc. Relaxation and sweet solitude – and
medicine if necessary – will aid your health far more.
This is NOT a good period to buy machinery, cars,
tools, etc., nor to hire employees. You’ll succeed,
quietly and smoothly, in administrative and policy
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Pisces
- (Feb. 19-March 20) |
PISCES, from late August
2009 to March 3, 2011, your karmic axis splits between
your “personal passion” and “social joy” zones. This
will bring you a few crucial decisions (or dilemmas)
in choosing between these two options. On the personal
side are deep romance, pleasure, risk, creativity,
gambling, sports, teaching and raising children, and
acting on impulse. On the social side are
entertainment, parties, seeking to be popular, making
new friends, planning your future (rather than acting
on impulse) flirtations, playing the field (light
romance) acting within or for a group, union,
political and legislative involvements, conventions,
bright new horizons, and “fun.”
All things being equal, you’ll find a smooth, happy,
easy path in the social sector, and deep, subtle
temptations, but delayed (even non-existent) rewards
in the “personal passion” zone. So do play the field
rather than fall into a dramatic infatuation. (If you
madly chase someone, you could chase them away.) But
above all, follow your gentle, wise side: it knows
best in love areas. 2010/11 will be two of the
luckiest years of your life! |
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