The Dragon’s Head in Taurus brings great pleasure in regard to the affections; the native loves more with his heart and mind than his senses, and this may cause him to worry needlessly, as the position denotes a certain amount of jealousy which, though not exhibited outwardly, nevertheless causes suffering. It is also a sign of hesitation in most matters, which is a mistake on the part of the native, inasmuch as this position should encourage him to act, and…...
The Dragon’s Head in Aries enables the native to undertake daring deeds with every chance of success; and he should not hesitate to go forward. Fortune favours him. This position indicates rashness that is profitable. It is also lucky for love; but after much torment on this account. In a critical situation, the Dragon’s Head in Aries helps the native to extricate himself from trouble. It is similar to the Square in an unfortunate hand; it is the antidote to…...
This position of the Ascending Node (Dragon’s Tail) in the Twelfth House, though not very fortunate, nevertheless brings relief in trouble. It gives Faith, and enables the native to convince himself that all is not lost. He will have to struggle and defend himself; there will be difficult periods in his life; but he will conquer with the aid of the benefic planets, and more prosperous times will come in the course of the Revolutions of the Ascending Node. In…...
Question: I’d like to grow into my North Node in Aries. I’d like to put myself first and not feel guilty about it. Is it true that the North Node in Aries is asking you to do whatever it is you like, the way you like it? Break free from things that tie you down, learn to be independent and aggressive with yourself and your lifestyle. You lose and leave behind your setbacks and embrace only what you want, and…...
At one time, it was believed that the North Node carried only happy experiences. In the past, astrology textbooks would have stated that this point in your chart provided guidance as well as protection. The South Node, on the other hand, represents the point at which you turn around, relapse to previous habits, and accumulate negative energy. In today’s world, there is no interpretation of one Node being more favourable than the other; instead, there is a two-step process of…...
Question: So myNorth Node is in the first house and South Node is in the 7th. I just found out that I am doomed to have unpleasant relationships. Any thoughts? I like to think of the South Node as being an actress, performing the same role over and over, never realizing there may be endless opportunities beyond that one drama. So what this means is that your former self gave away a lot of your personal rights and relied too…...
Question: I recently read about the importance of the North and South nodes in a natal chart. I have the South Node in the 12th house and the North Node in the 6th. It is my understanding that throughout life, we try to move away and mature from our South Node and take on the characteristics of our North Node. Some have compared it to the North Star of our destiny. Any thoughts? Generally speaking, the South Node is…...
Question: Do the Nodes represent spiritual development opportunities? With the North Node, as Emerson counseled, “there is one direction in which space is open to us.” When you follow your destiny, doors open in astonishing ways. When you skip and buck away from your path, doors stay resolutely closed. According to Melanie Reinhart, the South Node is about heritage, a legacy, what you bring in with you. That can sometimes be specifically ancestral, but for some people it is…...
In astrology, the nodal return represents a resurge of one’s soul purpose in this lifetime. Thus, every 19th year the activity of personal destiny will receive a new impetus. At the ages of 19, 38, 57, and 76 an individual has the opportunity to be reborn – to see their own destiny in a new light. At those times something can happen, and whatever occurs will mature the personality, either through a change in one’s consciousness or through some…...
Question: Should I approach the Nodes from a spiritual or higher dimension perspective or take a practical basis? Those little ‘headphone icons’ in the chart are thought to symbolize a gateway into higher consciousness, which goes beyond the practical level. The Nodes can be read like the Sun and the Moon and they give us some idea of their symbolism and center around the union of opposites. The Nodes are sometimes called the ‘axis of destiny’ because they are…...