Buster Keaton
drive and ambition

Buster Keaton seesaws between being too pushy, confrontational and insistent on doing things his way, and being too eager to please, without a clear, definite goal of his own. Buster Keaton strives for a balance between acting independently and assertively - and working cooperatively and interdependently with others. He may feel frustrated at times that he cannot simply do what HE wants and that he must always accommodate the needs and desires of others. Or he may feel hesitant to act in a positive, assertive manner if he does not have the support and approval of other people. Either way, he is not a loner. Buster Keaton achieves his goals by collaborating and joining forces with others, by being a team player. He is very concerned with the concept of fairness and becomes quite indignant and vocal if he senses someone is being taken advantage of. Buster Keaton avoids extremism and favors a balanced, moderate approach to living. He is unlikely to push himself too hard or to become fanatically driven to reach his goals.

Asserting himself and being direct and forceful about what he wants is often very difficult for Buster. Though he may have a great deal of energy and drive, Buster Keaton lacks confidence or simply the desire to put himself and his interests first. On the positive side, Keaton can be very unselfish, working more for the benefit of others than for himself.

However, Buster Keaton denies his own desires and needs too much, and he is likely to secretly become very angry, which will sabotage his finest efforts.

Keaton dreams up creative solutions to problems and takes an imaginative, unusual approach to getting a job done. When difficulties arise, Buster Keaton prefers to avoid conflict and confrontation in favor of more peaceful or subtle methods of resolving problems. Keaton finds it satisfying to work in order to help others or for a cause that transcends his own narrow, personal interests. Buster Keaton has an artistic flair and appreciates the colorful, unique or strange.

Buster Keaton has a strong sense of mission and instinctively knows that in order to achieve anything great, one must eliminate superfluous activities and give oneself wholly to the task at hand. His zeal, enthusiasm and clarity of purpose enable Buster Keaton to succeed and to achieve whatever he sets his mind to. Buster Keaton has a strong will, but is usually quiet and understated by nature.

Buster has many artistic talents as well as the ability and creative energy to express them. He may lean more toward practical arts such as utility objects made artistically or working with metal. Buster Keaton is also quite passionate and enjoys physical activity.

Buster Keaton tends to be on the defensive and fears rejection in love relationships. There could be a violent streak in Keaton and he is inclined to be rather jealous. Because of his strong sense of duty Buster may also sacrifice his own happiness for others.

Buster has noble aspirations and grand plans for himself. Combining personal goals with humanitarian concerns, philanthropy and an interest in social betterment, Buster Keaton is likely to be quite successful and influential in his community. He is suited to expansive, lucrative enterprises.

In order to achieve his long-range goals and ambitions, the process must be interesting and mentally stimulating, as Keaton gets bored with work that is not intellectually challenging. Buster Keaton needs variety and social stimulation as well. One problem he may have is saying the wrong thing at the wrong time, or to the wrong person. Buster needs to watch his words. At time, his tongue or even sense of humor can get Buster Keaton in trouble with superiors.

Buster Keaton perseveres through numerous obstacles, frustrations, delays, and setbacks in order to achieve his ambitions in life. Sometimes he may feel as if he were pushing a boulder uphill. Buster Keaton should try to avoid bitterness or comparing his lot to that of others, as this could weaken his resolve.

Astrological factors in this Astro Profile section:

Mars in Libra

Mars in 12th house

Mars Trine Neptune

Mars Trine Pluto

Mars Conjunct Mercury/Venus

Mars Conjunct Venus/Saturn

MC Conjunct Jupiter

Mercury Square MC

Saturn Square MC