The Lunar Nodes

The North and South Nodes are the points where the Moon’s Orbit crosses the Earth’s orbit around the Sun (commonly called the Ecliptic). So they’re not planets and, until recently, largely ignored as a means to interpreting a birth chart. They are exactly 180º apart in the sky and are always retrograde, possibly why they are considered the primary karmic indicators. As they are always in ‘opposition’ they are considered as axes, when the North Node is in the First House the South Node is in the Seventh. Similarly, when the North Node is in Aries, the South Node is in Libra

The South Node indicates what we are comfortable with, the lessons previously learnt and brought into this incarnation to help overcome the challenges we are to face. The ruling planet of the sign occupied by the South Node is an indicator of what we did to learn these lessons.

The North Node indicates the challenges that we are to face during our spell on Earth. Alternatively, it will indicate lessons to learn (since they may not be challenges and a quite enjoyable experience). The ruling planet of the sign occupied by the North Node is an indicator of the ideal way to face the challenges or lessons during this life.

So, for example, if the North Node is in Aries look for Mars in the birth chart, take particular attention of it’s sign and house placement and any aspects (especially to retrograde planets). If the ruling planet is itself retrograde, this is a likely indication that the lessons in this life are likely to be particularly challenging!

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