AstroLog 2007
Dragon's Head,
Dragon's Tail
The
Moon's Nodes -
casting light on your path of destiny
by Penny Unn
"The
shape of the North Node's symbol metaphorically
resembles a pair of headphones, through
which we receive supportive directions from
the universe for our life path."
Nestled
amongst the planets within a horoscope chart
drawn for time of birth, the two Moon's
'nodes' face each other at a distance, ready
to reveal a wealth of information.
Forming an axis of opposing signs in a chart,
the North and South nodes of the Moon provide
vital information: the type of life path
we each need to explore, to reach our greatest
potential.
What's
more, in the true nurturing style of the
Moon, they also give us 'soul food' for
life's journey - revealing the best ways
for each of us to receive spiritual and
emotional nourishment along the way.
What
exactly are the Moon's Nodes?
They are the points where - at the moment
of birth - the Moon's orbit around the Earth
intersects the Earth's link around the Sun.
The North Node, also known as the Dragon's
Head, is the ascending point. The South
Node, known as the Dragon's Tail, is the
descending point. (The 'Dragon' is from
Hindu mythology.)
As
the Moon's nodes form an axis of opposing
signs in the chart (if your North Node is
in Aries, your South Node must be in Libra)
they are also placed in opposing houses
(chart sectors).
The
sign and house of the North Node directs
you towards the future, indicating
qualities and areas of life you need to
explore for personal growth and fulfillment.
 The
shape of the North Node's symbol
metaphorically resembles a pair of headphones,
through which we receive supportive directions
from the universe for our life path.
However,
it requires energy and willpower (qualities
associated with the Sun) to activate the
North Node. Once these energies are set
in motion, the universe seems to feed new
opportunities that nourish growth and provide
a deep sense of purpose.
Sections
include:
Chart
showing placements of your North and South
Nodes, according to day of birth
Sample
Natal Chart showing Moon's Nodes
Interpretation
of meaning for each of the twelve combinations
of Moon Node placements, including:
Life
Path (integrating both Nodes)
Natural Gifts & Talents
(& misuse of these)
Qualities to develop for
Personal Growth
Ways to Nourish your Personal Growth
Vocational Factors
~
Wellspring AstroLog
2007, pages 107-113
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