Astrology – Your South Node

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Lunar nodes are points in the sky where the Sun and Moon orbits cross paths. These crisscrosses occur a couple of times per year during an eclipse. In Astrology, they are known as the North and South Nodes and will tell you the fascinating stories of your past and your destiny.

There is a lot of information we can gather from studying these points on our Natal Chart but today we are going to focus on the South Node c exploring who we were in our previous lives and highlighting past patterns and deeprooted feelings and memories. The South Node can expose what it is in this incarnation we need to develop or cycles we need to break, in order to evolve in to the powerful soul we are meant to be. We will explore the North node and our destiny in the next edition.

The North and South Nodes are always 180 degrees apart in your chart – that is, they are opposite signs. For example, if your North Node is in Aquarius, your South Node will be in Leo or if your North Node is in Gemini, your South Node will be in Sagittarius. This is also true of the House in which they are located. If your North Node is in your 1st House, the South Node will be in your 7th House and so on.

South Node and Sun Signs

SOUTH NODE IN ARIES

Dates: Jun 17, 1958 – Dec 15, 1959; Jan 8, 1977 – Jul 5, 1978; Aug 1, 1995 – Jan 25, 1997; Feb 19, 2014 – Nov 11, 2015; Oct 15, 2032 – May 22, 2033. The key lesson is allowing yourself to be vulnerable. I know, it’s hard! There is a good reason for this: your past incarnations have relied on your warrior spirit and sharp instincts. You’ve fought for your own survival in many arenas and in many battles. In this life, however, understanding that being gentle, accommodating or affectionate are not signs of weakness. Put yourself first as you need to, but remember that the Warrior is your past – now is the time to let love in.

SOUTH NODE IN TAURUS

Dates: Oct 5, 1956 – Jun 16, 1958; Jul 10, 1975 – Jan 7, 1977; Feb 2, 1994 – Jul 31, 1995; Aug 30, 2012 – Feb 18, 2014; Mar 21, 2031 – Oct 14, 2032. Your instincts are sharp. You are self-reliant. You crave material and emotional security. But this time around, you need to let yourself live a mystical experience. Let it go, as the song goes. Let the vibes just flow. You have it in you to create and explore. You don’t have to give up control in order to take the journey. You don’t have to do all the work yourself and possessions will not bring you ultimate happiness or fulfilment. Share it all: your love, your time, your thoughts, your ‘things’. Life could be a dream, sweetheart.

SOUTH NODE IN GEMINI

Dates: Apr 3, 1955 – Oct 4, 1956; Oct 28, 1973 – Jul 9, 1975; Aug 2, 1992 – Feb 1, 1994; Mar 4, 2011 – Aug 29, 2012; Sept 24, 2029 – Mar 20, 2031. There is so much going on in your mind and life that sometimes you can’t make sense of all the information. Your best success will come when you listen to your own inner voice that guides you when you are presented with all the many paths and possibilities. This is the life to delve deeper than your natural superficial instincts might feel comfortable with. Channel your knowledge and put your ideas in to practice.

SOUTH NODE IN CANCER

Dates: Oct 10, 1953 – Apr 2, 1955; Apr 28, 1972 – Oct 27, 1973; Nov 19, 1990 – Aug 1, 1992; Aug 22, 2009 – Mar 3, 2011; Mar 27, 2028 – Sept 23, 2029. Your lessons in this life will teach you that ‘feeling’ isn’t how you accomplish your goals. ‘Doing’ is what will bring success. You’ve probably had a lot of experiences that cause a lot of deep feelings. Learning how to use these experiences to further your cause is key. Emotions can build bonds but dwelling on the past alienates people. Your capacity to feel will always be an Ace up your sleeve, but being in control and setting healthy boundaries will progress your cause and assist in tying up any unfinished business from a life past.

SOUTH NODE IN LEO

Dates: Mar 29, 1952 – Oct 9, 1953; Nov 3, 1970 – Apr 27, 1972; May 23, 1989 – Nov 18, 1990; Dec 19, 2007 – Aug 21, 2009; Jul 27, 2026 – Mar 26, 2028. Serving the greater good is your ultimate contribution in this life. You will align with your destiny when you work towards leaving your world in a better condition than you found it. You’ve come from a life filled with ego and adoration – you might even still be inclined to that way of life – but your South Node in this life has a different idea for you. Developing your inner world so that you don’t need the adoration you might crave and letting go of personal drama are the lessons you are here to learn in order to evolve.

SOUTH NODE IN VIRGO

Dates: Jul 27, 1950 – Mar 28, 1952; Apr 20, 1969 – Nov 2, 1970; Dec 3, 1987 – May 22, 1989; Jun 23, 2006 – Dec 18, 2007; Jan 12, 2025 – Jul 26, 2026. This is the time to let yourself heal. Explore your dreams. Let it all come back to you – the loves and losses, the experiences and knowledge – all the lessons of your previous incarnations. There’s no need to fear if things aren’t perfect – if you fail – if there is sickness or problems. It’s all perfect in its own way and your only job is to live and thrive in your own spiritual power. Love and let love in. Be gentle with yourself and others. Trust in the Divine.

SOUTH NODE IN LIBRA

Dates: Jan 27, 1949 – Jul 26, 1950; Aug 20, 1967 – Apr 19, 1969; Apr 7, 1986 – Dec 2, 1987; Dec 27, 2004 – Jun 22, 2006; Jul 18, 2023 – Jan 11, 2025. Your life’s purpose, with South Node in Libra, is independence. That might mean a solitary life, it might mean you have a unique, less-travelled path to wander – whatever the case, you are in control and you will be presented with every opportunity to take the wheel. In order to be at peace with your own decisions, it’s likely you will try to see each situation from every angle. Don’t lose yourself in the opinions of others, but simply select the best parts of the information they offer.

SOUTH NODE IN SCORPIO

Dates: Aug 3, 1947 – Jan 26, 1949; Feb 20, 1966 – Aug 19, 1967; Sep 12, 1984 – Apr 6, 1986; Apr 15, 2003 – Dec 26, 2004; Jan 19, 2022 – Jul 17, 2023. You are here to experience the best of life, because you are likely to have experienced some of the worst. You have the enviable ability to find the joy in the darkest of places. This is what guides you to show up for the ones you love who are struggling. Even with your fear of being misunderstood or lack of trust, you can make a difference by being the example of weathering a storm. This life however, will allow you to take a break from disharmony. If you trust your instincts and make thoughtful decisions, you can expect magic and sweetness and healing.

SOUTH NODE IN SAGITTARIUS

Dates: Dec 14, 1945 – Aug 2, 1947; Aug 26, 1964 – Feb 19, 1966; Mar 17, 1983 – Sep 11, 1984; Oct 14, 2001 – Apr 14, 2003; May 6, 2020 – Jan 18, 2022. If it’s not evident already, it will be a lesson you learn in this life: look within! You are known as a bit of a sage but remember that there is plenty to learn from the wonderful people ‘out there’, too. Ultimately however, the knowledge you need in order to evolve will be found by exploring your internal world. You have travelled many miles in previous lives – make the time and effort now to explore the world around you – your immediate surroundings and how you interact with it. Learning is listening and growing is communicating.

SOUTH NODE IN CAPRICORN

Dates: May 12, 1944 – Dec 3, 1945; Dec 24, 1962 – Aug 25, 1964; Sep 25, 1981 – Mar 16, 1983; Apr 10, 2000 – Oct 13, 2001; Nov 7, 2018 – May 5, 2020. You have lifetimes of experience behind you. You have had many successes and have achieved great professional heights. You’ve developed those hardened callouses and you don’t let much penetrate that tough exterior. Do you still make sure you ‘take care of business’? Are you still trying to control every situation or compulsively working? Well, if you want to grow in this life, it’s time to attune your focus to that of your family. Whichever family it is you choose. Whether it is your close loved ones or your community – make the time to nurture and build the heart-connections.

SOUTH NODE IN AQUARIUS

Dates: Nov 22, 1942 – May 11, 1944; Jun 11, 1961 – Dec 23, 1962; Jan 6, 1980 – Sep 24, 1981; Oct 21, 1998 – Apr 10, 2000; May 10, 2017 – Nov 6, 2018. You already know how to detach from your feelings and you have experience with rationalising emotions. You are capable of achieving great things in this lifetime – you are destined to shine! Maybe it’s time to accept your rewards and allow yourself to enjoy the limelight right here and now. There’s no shame in wanting to be seen. To be recognised and validated can be healing for your soul. Find ways to express that wonderful individuality that is your very core being! Let yourself feel every wonderful emotion. Your soul will love it!

SOUTH NODE IN PISCES

Dates: May 25, 1941 – Nov 21, 1942; Dec 16, 1959 – Jun 10, 1961; Jul 6, 1978 – Jan 5, 1980; Jan 26, 1997 – Oct 20, 1998; Nov 12, 2015 – May 9, 2017. The main challenge you will face in this lifetime is knowing your boundaries. You will attract a lot of people to you that crave your wisdom and healing aura. You have a wonderful gift to give to this world but your mission is to make sure you develop the discipline to leave fuel in your tank for yourself. You can already intuit what others need – now you must learn how to benefit from the interactions you have with others. It’s important to give a little and take a little so that your energy is constantly evolving and charging up.