The north and south nodes in your birth chart can tell you what you are naturally good at since you were born, and what you need to strive toward in your life to be happy. Your south node placement is your comfort zone and your north node placement is the path to your life’s purpose.

The north and south node placements (also called lunar nodes) are more known in Eastern astrology than in Western astrology and are sometimes overlooked. That is a pity as they provide a valuable view of your life’s path and are are simply fun to look at. Find out the Zodiac signs and the houses that your north and south nodes are in, and decide for yourself if it resonates!

The Meaning Of The North And South Nodes In Astrology

The north and south nodes (or lunar nodes) indicate the points where the moon would cross the sun’s path in its orbit if the sun would be moving around the earth. This is the view from our earthly perspective as, in reality, the sun does not revolve around the earth.

In your birth chart, the lunar nodes are directly opposite each other. At the moment you were born, they were in the position of two opposing Zodiac signs and two opposing houses.

The Meaning Of The North And South Nodes In Your Birth Chart

Your birth chart is a snapshot of the sky taken at the moment you were born, from the location you were born. On your birth chart you can find the north and south node (or lunar nodes) symbols in two opposing Zodiac signs and two opposing houses.

The south node represents the talents that you have had since you were born. These are the gifts you have taken with you from previous lives. Therefore this is also the area where you are most comfortable, i.e. your comfort zone.

Your north node is in the opposing sign or house. This is the area in your life that you are meant to develop in in your life. It indicates the path to your life’s purpose, and therefore represents where you need to develop to be happy.

Be aware that all of your birth chart placements need to be interpreted in relation to each other. For example, if you have your north node in Aries, also check what other placements you have in that sign. And the same goes for the houses that your nodes are in. If you have certain planets in the same sign as your north node, this can mean that you already have some innate strengths in this area.

The Meaning Of The North And South Nodes In Each Of The Zodiac Signs

North Node In Aries, South Node In Libra

With a north node in Aries and a south node in Libra, you need to find your own independence in life. You can both take care of others AND be your own independent person. Strive for following your passions and be the leader of your own life. Only then you can be your true self and have your own needs fullfilled.

You are likely to be very comfortable taking care of the needs of other and adhering to the expectations of society. This may have caused you to not pay enough attention to what your own needs are. Even if you have children or other commitments, you need to (and can) find a way to make time to work on what you need in life.

North Node In Taurus, South Node In Scorpio

With a north node in Taurus and a south node in Scorpio, you need to strive to have your needs met in life. This can be your material needs, but also you psychological and physical needs. All of these are very important to you, even if you have (subconsciously) decided they are not. Make sure you do enough grounding activities to get into your body, eat good food and exercise. Don´t get lost in your head too much, focusing on your interest in the human psyche.

You are very good at understanding people on a psychological level. This can be used to manipulate or influence people, but also to support them and tell them what they need to hear in that moment to feel better. In a past life, you may have had to use that ability to survive. Also it is likely that you had to rely on other people’s money in some way. Therefore, it is important that in this life you focus on making your own money and be financially independent.

North Node In Gemini, South Node In Sagittarius

With a north node in Gemini and a south node in Sagittarius, you may feel misunderstood by people or have issues with communication with others. Maybe you don’t like small talk too much as this is not natural to you. This can result in your having difficulties in your relationships as communication is key. Try to figure out why others sometimes misunderstand you, you can learn from it and find a better way to express your individuality.

You have a tendency to chase your next adventure and be exited about the next new thing in your life. By focusing on this bigger picture, which is also a gift, you can easily forget to focus on the smaller things that need attention. Practise your short conversations with people and learn to value them.

North Node In Cancer, South Node In Capricorn

With a north node in Cancer and a south node in Capricorn, you need to get in touch with your emotions. This will not feel natural to you at first, but once you learn to do this, and allow yourself to be more vulnerable, you will be able to more intimately connect to the people around you. This will help you in your relationships with others. Life is not only about personal sacrifice, you need to find the joy in letting go and sharing how you really feel.

You are very comfortable working hard and having the discipline to put in the time to achieve your goals. You are great at self-control and to swith off your own emotional needs. Realize that this does not make you better than others and learn to open up to your emotional self. This will make you more open to others and the world.

North Node In Leo, South Node In Aquarius

With a north node in Leo and a south node in Aquarius, you need to focus more on you. Find out how you want to shine in your life, and how you can have your needs met. This may feel (or may have felt) uncomfortable for you as you can be very focused on the collective and the needs of what other people need.

Find a way to express your creativity. This will help you to find your passions and open up to life. Go after your desires. Your gift is to consider the rest of the world and to serve the collective. Once you find out how to value yourself and put yourself first, you will be able to contribute to the world in a much more balanced way.

North Node In Virgo, South Node In Pisces

With a north node in Virgo and a south node in Pisces, you need to get more practical in your life. Try to take some time out of your daily life to think about how you can plan your dreams and activities. It is great to want to be creative and get lost in a higher realm, but you can greatly benefit from learning how to ground yourself and plan your life in a more structured way.

Find a way to get some results from all your activities, then all your gifts will come to fruition and will benefit you in your life. Get out of your shell and learn to share your gifts with the world without being overwhelmed. Don’t overthink how you feel about it, but set some goals for yourself and take some actionable steps to achieve them.

North Node In Libra, South Node In Aries

With a north node in Libra and a south node in Aries, you can sometimes find it difficult to put other people first. You have a very strong urge to get your own needs met as this feels like a necessity for your survival. Learn to drop your guard and realize that you don’t always have to fight or defend yourself.

Your strong mentality to fight and keep going can be your strength when it is balanced. Find a way to let go every now and then, and pay attention to giving to others. You will find that this can relax you and you might be amazed about what you will get in return. In life, you need to sometimes rely on others, as we all do, and that is okay.

North Node In Scorpio, South Node In Taurus

With a north node in Scorpio and a south node in Taurus, you need to learn to embrace change. It is okay to take risks every now and then. Don’t cling on to the material too much when this gets in the way of you moving or making a change. You know how to take care of yourself and providing yourself with a secure situation (work, money, house), but don’t overdo it if this keeps you stuck in a place that is no longer serving you.

Look for what will really makes you happy in life while looking past the material. You need to seek out transformation in order to grow and find your life’s purpose. If this means, letting go of something, this is what you need to do in order to grow.

North Node In Sagittarius, South Node In Gemini

With a north node in Sagittarius and a south node in Gemini, you need to go and explore life without feeling you have to know or understand everything. If is okay to just go with your gut feelings instead of having to research it first. Learn to trust yourself and be confident in what you have to say.

Your uniqueness comes from your own unique point of view and is what makes you different from other people. There will always be someone that doesn’t agree, but you need to not take that personal and stand for your believes and views of life. Set yourself free by living your own truth.

North Node In Capricorn, South Node In Cancer

With a north node in Capricorn and a south node in Cancer, you need to find out what your goals are in life and chase after them. Prioritize some of your energy into developing yourself and working on your own desires. You have a natural tendency to taking care of other people, but don’t forget yourself in the process.

Your gift in life is your ability to be there for other people and take care of them, but if not balanced, you can loose yourself in the emotions of others. Once you start to work on your own goals, this can feel uncomfortable at first, but will set you free in the end .

North Node In Aquarius, South Node In Leo

With a north node in Aquarius and a south node in Leo, you need to find a way to serve the collective. You naturally are able to shine and be the center of attention. If you use this gift to make others shine as well, you will be able to contribute to others in a great way.

By bringing out your talents to think of solutions in a unique way, you can both shine and contribute to the world in a way that other cannot. Don’t withhold the world of your unique and different ideas, these are often what is needed to create change. Also learn to express how you respect others for their own uniqueness.

North Node In Pisces, South Node In Virgo

With a north node in Pisces and a south node in Virgo, you need to learn to rely on the higher realms. You can trust that the universe has a way to make things work out for you in the end. You don’t have plan out every detail in your life. This can give you a sense of control, but in the end, what is meant to happen will happen. You need to learn to let go.

Don’t get stuck in trying to be perfect as this can become paralyzing and stop you from moving forward and achieving things. You need to work on finding your trust in life and connect to the universe. Incorporate a spiritual practise in your life and let out your creativity without judgement.

The Meaning Of The North And South Nodes In Each Of The Houses

North Node In The 1st House, South Node In The 7th House

You need to learn how to be indepent and not rely on others too much. Find a balance of your gift to take care of others without losing your own identity.

Also read North Node In Aries, South Node In Libra

North Node In The 2nd House, South Node In The 8th House

You may feel drawn towards all kinds of interests in life, but first and foremost you need to ensure your basic needs are met (money, eating well, exercise).

Also read North Node In Taurus, South Node In Scorpio

North Node In The 3rd House, South Node In The 9th House

Focus on improving your communication skills and learn to appreciate small talk. Not all your conversations have to be deep.

Also read North Node In Gemini, South Node In Sagittarius

North Node In The 4th House, South Node In The 10th House

You may naturally be very focused on your career, but only your relationships will truly make you happy.

Also read North Node In Cancer, South Node In Capricorn

North Node In The 5th House, South Node In The 11th House

Find a way to express yourself and your creativity. You may be very good at focusing on others, but don’t forget about yourself.

Also read North Node In Leo, South Node In Aquarius

North Node In The 6th House, South Node In The 12th House

Get practical about your dreams and goals. Find a way to plan your activities and get some results from your endeavours.

Also read North Node In Virgo, South Node In Pisces

North Node In The 7th House, South Node In The 1st House

Let your guard down every now and then, and focus on what other people need. Life does not always have to be a fight, learn to let go a little.

Also read North Node In Libra, South Node In Aries

North Node In The 8th House, South Node In The 2nd House

Embrace change. Don’t get stuck in what you already know just because it feels safe. The best things can be found outside of your comfort zone.

Also read North Node In Scorpio, South Node In Taurus

North Node In The 9th House, South Node In The 3th House

Feel free to explore life and trust your intuition. You don’t have to know and understand everything in order to express yourself.

Also read North Node In Sagittarius, South Node In Gemini

North Node In The 10th House, South Node In The 4th House

You need to create room for your own desires. It is beautiful to take care of others, but you also need to learn to prioritize your own goals in life.

Also read North Node In Capricorn, South Node In Cancer

North Node In The 11th House, South Node In The 5th House

Use your uniqueness in a way to serve the collective, that way everyone will benefit from your gifts to shine.

Also read North Node In Aquarius, South Node In Leo

North Node In The 12th House, South Node In The 6th House

Develop yourself on a spiritual level. Once you let go of trying to control your life, you will find more than you can ever imagine.

Also read North Node In Pisces, South Node In Virgo

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