Moon Nodes in astrology

The lunar nodes are the degrees in the zodiac where the Moon's orbit crosses the equatorial
path of Earth's orbit. The north node marks the point where it crosses the elliptic from south
to north. Conversely, the south node is where it crosses from north to south. These points
have a significant spiritual emphasis, particularly by house and aspect to other points.

Both north and south node points are exactly opposite. Jointly, these points result in a line,
leading from east to west, whereby it always remains retrograde. When Sun and Moon stand
on this line, the Moon-node-line; in conjunction or opposition, we have an eclipse of Sun or
Moon, and in earlier times it was often said that a "dragon has swallowed Sun or Moon."

The Chinese call the Moon's node points the Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail, the Indians
Rahu and Ketu.

The rising (North) Moon-node is considered quite Jupiter-like and the falling (South) node
rather Saturnine. However, this association emanates from a time when Jupiter was
considered a good and Saturn an evil symbol. Since the rising and falling Moon-nodes are
always opposite, the axes of the nodes are referred to as "the axes of wishes," whereby the
fulfilled wishes can be met as well as the unfulfilled.

In modern times, the astrology of karma is being resurrected. However, many astrologers
interpret the axis of the Moon-nodes somewhat differently. Many see the northern Moon-
node as the point the soul is aiming at for self-realization in this life. The southern Moon-
node represents the point in a horoscope where the soul has collected its experiences of
former lives. Thus, a view of the nodal axis can indicate one's individual purpose.

The North Node indicates lessons to be learned in this life, as a result of Karma from former
lifetimes. It is also expressed as the angel on one's shoulder. The North Node indicates a
path for future development. It tells of what is to come.

The South Node indicates our personal beliefs, values, and needs from the past. This can
signify the devil on the other shoulder. The South Node can indicate your past life Karma--
that which you are dragging around with you like Joseph Marley and his chains. It speaks of
Christmas past, and like Scrooge, you have the potential to transform your life and thereby
your future.

If you have planets on your own North node, you are fast developing toward your potential.
If your South node has planets on it, you're dwelling too much in the past and need to get
on with your life. There might be physical or emotional problems which come from the South
node.