North Node
The North Node (
) and South Node ( 
) of the Moon are points that are directly opposite each other. Together, they form the Nodal Axis.
They are not planetary bodies; rather, they are mathematical points that take into account the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth at the time of our birth. More specifically, the Moon’s nodes are the points where the Moon’s orbit intersects the plane of the ecliptic.
The Nodes of the Moon represent points of personal karmic imbalance.
The North Node represents the kinds of experiences that we must work to develop in order to work with our karma and to grow spiritually. The South Node represents those experiences and qualities that come naturally to us, that are over-developed, and that we tend to fall back on.
The South Node can be a point of undoing unless we develop the North Node experiences and qualities. Thus, consciously working on these “life lessons” can bring us to increased happiness and fulfillment.
If we over-emphasize and fall back on the qualities of our South Node, at the expense of developing our North Node, we may have a difficult time feeling personally successful.
Interpretation of the North Node/South Node in the Natal Chart:
Spiritual Life Lessons: The Nodes of the Moon in Astrology Keys to Happiness and Fulfillment
Don’t know the sign of the North Node in your chart? See our North Node tables.
