The nodes
“The starry vault of heaven is in truth the open book of cosmic projection.”
— Carl Gustav Jung
Understanding your north and south nodes in your natal astrology chart
Your north node in your natal chart
In ancient astrology, the north node was known as the dragon’s head. I don’t know about you but the dragon’s head is a much cooler name than the north node! Though, the north node also makes sense as it, along with the south node, refers to the point(s) along the moon’s ecliptic orbit around the earth that intersects with the sun’s orbit. Spiritually speaking, it’s believed that your north node is your predetermined path to individuation and self actualisation and following it will bring you fulfilment. This makes your north node much like Dorothy’s yellow brick road (the golden path) in The Wizard of Oz. You must follow it! Pay close attention to the aspects that the planets in your natal chart form with your north node. Whether it be trines, conjunctions, sextiles or anything else - they can show you the amplifying aspects you possess that can lead you to your true north.
Your south node in your natal chart
In ancient astrology, just as the north node’s name was the dragon’s head, the south node was called the dragon’s tail. Your south node shows what opposes your north node. If the natal astrology chart you are looking at does not show you your south node - don’t worry. Your south node is directly opposite your north node. So, if your natal chart doesn’t appear to have a south node, it does, you just have to look past the laziness of the chart to plot the south node yourself! Much like the north node denoting your predetermined path forward, your south node denotes your predetermined obstacles in your way. Understanding the significance of your south node in your natal chart can help you come to terms with that which prevents you from moving forward towards where you need to be.
I don’t have a south node placement on my natal astrology chart?
Yes, you do. Your chart just isn’t showing it. Your south node is in the zodiac that’s directly opposite your north node. You can find the zodiac sign of your south node in this list below.
If your north node is in Aries then your south node is in Libra.
If your north node is in Taurus then your south node is in Scorpio.
If your north node is in Gemini then your south node is in Sagittarius.
If your north node is in Cancer then your south node is in Capricorn.
If your north node is in Leo then your south node is in Aquarius.
If your north node is in Virgo then your south node is in Pisces.
If your north node is in Libra then your south node is in Aries.
If your north node is in Scorpio then your south node is in Taurus.
If your north node is in Sagittarius then your south node is in Gemini.
If your north node is in Capricorn then your south node is in Cancer.
If your north node is in Aquarius then your south node is in Leo.
If your north node is in Pisces then your south node is in Virgo.
