'It’s assumed that contacts to both the Nodes (particularly the South Node) and the Vertex feel like ‘fate’ is playing a hand. It’s assumed that both the Nodes and the Vertex axis give us those ‘aha’ moments, those rare, often once-in-a-lifetime meetings that stir us with feelings of forever (at first). They cause us to believe that the ‘one and only’ really exists–it must, because we’ve never felt this way before.

North Node Libra 1st House/ South Node Aries 7th House

Developing a more sexual presence. Letting yourself approach the world with intensity. Putting passion into everything you do. No longer being stuck in materially codependent relationships. No longer expecting other people to provide stability in your relationships. No longer being so concerned with the financial success of your relationships. Becoming deeply involved in everything you do. No more phoning it in. Making every moment count. Treating every day like it’s the last day of your life.

Developing a more emotionally reserved approach to life. Learning to keep that stiff upper lip. No longer breaking down emotionally over your relationships. Moving away from overly clingy or needy partners. Taking more responsibility for your life instead of expecting your partner to anticipate your every need. No longer expecting other people to guess what you need or how you’re feeling. Going into things with a plan instead of just “feeling things out.” Developing thicker skin concerning your self-image.

No longer needing other people to entertain you. Learning to express your individuality. Learning to approach life as experiment. Giving yourself the opportunity to try things to “see what happens.” No longer needing the royal treatment from other people. Learning to go off and do your own thing no matter how strange it may seem to everyone else. Giving up the need for applause in order to release your inner experimenter and inventor. Making room for unpredictability in all facets of your life. No longer being concerned with being part of a “star” couple.

'Moving away from confusing and chaotic relationships. Moving away from overly merging with other people. No longer feeling sorry for your partner. Charting a specific course for your life. Spending more time getting it right. Learning to continually adjust to new circumstances. Noticing the details of your appearance. Paying attention to your outer physical health. Getting fit and healthy.'

'The North and South Nodes of the  Moon are important parts of the astrological chart, but they are not planets.  Rather, they are points in the sky that mark the passage of the Moon across the path of the Sun.  I like to think of them as signposts in the sky that point us in the right direction so that we can accomplish our evolutionary journey.  The South Node is associated with the past - things and emotions which give us comfort but also hold us back.  The North Node is associated with our destiny and helps us to align with our future self.

'If you are a nerd, welcome to paradise. If you slept through science, but were wide-eyed when English class turned to the Romantic poets, you will probably make a very fine astrologer—but you might want to skip this chapter.

So, what exactly are the nodes of the Moon? Obviously, they are not planets. Since they are the foundation of Evolutionary Astrology and the gateway into karmic analysis, let’s take a little while to understand them rigorously.'

'Re-birthing Agent Pluto, denoting power and transition, is exactly conjunct the Growth Oriented North Node in Capricorn today. Capricorn is a sign associated with worldly ambition and achievement.
Symbolically, this is an excellent time for us to reflect upon and embrace our own power (Pluto). Also, to perhaps review how we have wielded our power in the past to attain the things that we desired. Are we satisfied with how we have used our power, to date? Or, do we maybe need to “retool” (Pluto) how we “leverage our power” in the future?'

'Becoming a mimic. Allowing yourself to take on the coloration of your environment. Picking up the accents, mannerisms and affectations of the people around you. Taking the initiative to make connections with people in your environment. Starting the conversation and keeping it rolling.  Exploring multiple paths. Approaching the world with curiosity. Being a mischief maker. Becoming noticeably restless with dogma. Learning through experience. Moving into the bustling flow. Making quick connections. Resisting getting caught up by other people’s opinions. Staying curious.