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Here is your Mini Lesson for February 2024:

The North and South Nodes in astrology are two significant points in an individual's birth chart that hold great importance in understanding their life purpose and karmic lessons. These nodes are not physical celestial bodies but rather mathematical points that represent the intersection of the Moon's orbit around the Earth and the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

The North Node, also known as the True Node, represents the direction in which an individual's soul is meant to evolve and grow in this lifetime. It signifies the path that will bring them fulfillment and a sense of purpose. It is often associated with new experiences, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth. The North Node represents the qualities and traits that an individual needs to develop to fulfill their life's purpose.

The South Node represents the qualities and traits that an individual has already mastered in previous lifetimes. It symbolizes their comfort zone, past experiences, and familiar patterns of behavior. The South Node represents the lessons that an individual has already learned and the skills they have acquired. While the South Node can be a source of strength and familiarity, it can also be a hindrance if one becomes too attached to old habits and patterns.

The North and South Nodes are always opposite each other in the birth chart, forming an axis. The sign and house placement of these nodes reveal valuable insights into an individual's karmic journey and life lessons. The sign placement indicates the qualities and characteristics that need to be developed or embraced, while the house placement shows the area of life where these lessons will manifest.

For example, if an individual's North Node is in Aries in the 10th house, their life purpose may involve taking initiative, being assertive, and taking leadership positions in their career or public life. They may need to overcome any fear of failure or self-doubt to fulfill their potential. On the other hand, their South Node in Libra in the 4th house suggests that they have already mastered the art of diplomacy, harmony, and maintaining balance in their personal life. They may need to avoid becoming too dependent on others' opinions and focus on their own individuality.

It is important to note that the North and South Nodes do not work independently but rather in relation to each other. The lessons and growth associated with the North Node are often connected to releasing and transcending the patterns and behaviors of the South Node. Balancing the energies of both nodes is crucial for personal and spiritual growth.

Transits and progressions to the North and South Nodes can also provide valuable insights into an individual's life journey. Transits to the North Node often bring new opportunities, relationships, and experiences that align with their life purpose. They may feel a strong pull towards new directions and may need to embrace change and take risks. Transits to the South Node, on the other hand, can bring up old patterns, karmic relationships, and unresolved issues that need to be released and healed.

The North and South Nodes in astrology offer profound insights into an individual's life purpose, karmic lessons, and spiritual growth. Understanding the qualities and traits associated with these nodes can help individuals make conscious choices and align with their true path. By embracing the lessons of the North Node and releasing the patterns of the South Node, individuals can embark on a transformative journey towards self-realization and fulfillment.

You can research your nodal placements if you know your chart. You can also do a search for how to run a free birth chart online and it will show your placements.

If you want to know the sign, house and cusps of your North and South Nodes and how you can use this knowledge to improve your life, I have a special personalized education package on the nodes. You can see my deep dive into the two placements in your chart that I think are the absolute most important of all!  Check out and order your personalized package here.

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