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The South and North Nodes are not planets, but are opposite points
in the ecliptic path that form what is known as the "nodal axis".
The South Node represents an energy that is very familiar and probably
very much a part of our predisposition. Since this is comfortable
territory, we may instinctively retreat there when life's challenges
arise. It represents our strengths and abilities, but because it is
a place where we can be overly attached, a balance, represented by
the North Node, is needed for the soul's growth. We are to bring into
proper alignment and balance the innate gifts and strengths of the
South Node.
The North Node, always in the opposite sign and house from the
South Node, represents the unfamiliar territory that is needed to
balance the expression of the South Node. This is a new location
for psychological and spiritual growth, and consequently, is strange
and difficult. If we are overly entrenched in the South Node expression,
particularly in its negative expression, we may get experiences
as lessons that pull us toward the North Node.
Because of the North Node's initial qualities of being foreign
and unfamiliar to us, we may have to work long and hard to achieve
a sense of mastery in its territory. However, by consciously working
through the tasks of the South Node, we open a doorway to the North
Node and can move toward a path of achieving a sense of balance
and fulfillment.
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Signs of Intelligence - Astrological
Roadmaps for Life - Planetary Rulers
The Rulers
