Are you lost? Follow that Node!

The Lunar Nodes are not planets, they are not stars, they are not “physical”.  Nodes are points in space where the Moon’s orbit around the Earth crosses the ecliptic: the path of the Sun around the Earth. You probably have heard the terms “North Node” and “South Node”.  But it’s also common to hear about “Dragon’s Head” (North Node) and “Dragon’s Tail” (South Node). It’s the same thing. Nodes are fundamental in karmic astrology, where the South Node works as an indicator of past lives and the North Node, is you new direction, your mission: it’s your “north”.

But Nodes also bring a lot of information to contribute for an astrological analysis of the present and also for forecasts.

The analysis process of the Node is the same we use for planets.  Thus, we work to discover what the Nodes have to tell us.  For now, we consider only of the nodes in the Houses.

The difference between South Node and North Node

Nodes are always in opposition. This is a rule!  So, you need find only the North Node.  If it is in the 2nd House, for example, you already know that the South Node will be on the opposite side:  House 8.

 

South Node => It indicates your “comfort zone”.  The South Node is what you already have, you already know, that is simple and easy for you.  If you do nothing and just let life go, you will be safe and comfortable in the House of the South Node.  This is where you hide from the problems. There is no challenge. However, this is not your destiny.  You have no issues to solve here.  Everything has been done.  Although more pleasant and natural, if you let yourself get stuck to the placid waters of the house of your South Node, someday you will find yourself frustrated empty, living a meaningless life.  You need to go after your North Node!

North Node => In two words?  Your mission.  Again? Your destiny. The House with the North Node causes attraction, curiosity and fear too.  After all, it is not a House that you have mastered, you can’t control it like in the South Node. However, this House is the one that gives a meaning to your life. It’s not easy. Not at all.  To overcome your fears and live the House of your North Node, you need patience, effort and courage.  Despite all that, this is, in fact, your North, your direction.

Where is my Node???

Simple. Have your Birth Chart in hands. Now search for the Node Symbol, as shown here in the picture. You can find several online calculation options for Birth Charts.  If you don’t find any, please let me know and I can find your North Node for you.

I got it! North Node found. What do I do now?

In this first moment, think about the issues of houses in the two nodes appear, the so-called “nodal axis”. Don’t worry about aspects now. We can talk about that later. An Astrological House involves a number of issues.  Check the meaning of the House of your South Node (the nice Node) and the house of your North Node (the difficult one, but far more interesting).

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A help link: Short Guide to the 12 Houses in your Birth Chart

The analysis of the Nodes goes far beyond that.  Still, be able to understand the principles of “north-south” in your Birth Chart can be a good start!     Find your North!