The Heart of the Great Mother by Christine R. Page

Author:Christine R. Page
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Spirituality/Divine Feminine
Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Published: 2019-12-09T16:00:00+00:00

Figure 8.1. The north and south nodes of the moon

Image by Sherrie Frank

Finding Our Own Nodes of the Moon

Within our natal astrological chart, each of us possess a north node and south node of the moon. Let’s look at the moon’s nodes as they relate to each of us as individuals, recognizing there are different schools of thought as to their interpretation. I’m offering one expanded upon by astrologer Jan Spiller that talks about the south node as our karma, or those things we’re leaving behind, and the north node as our dharma, or those things we’re embracing as our soul’s destiny.2 I also like to view the south node as what I am offering to the community from the wisdom of past experiences and the north node as what I am growing into or learning for myself as an individual.

Let’s not assume the south node is negative but rather that its gifts are well-worn. As I like to say, “Just because you do something well, it doesn’t mean you should keep doing it.” The gifts of the north node are so new that we may just see them as a dream, not immediately recognizing that they belong to us. It takes courage to fully embody the qualities of one’s north node—but believe me, the risk is worth taking.

The pressure from these two nodes for us to move forward never slackens. The south node acts as the bow and the north as the arrow, directing us toward our soul’s potential. The moon’s nodes are aided by the Virgin and Crone; the former acting as an intuitive guide urging us forward, the latter destroying old beliefs that would trap us in karmic patterns.

The following information is offered as a guide for you to understand your own journey through life, remembering that the placement of your south node indicates your past karma and what you are leaving behind and the north node represents your soul’s purpose in this lifetime and beyond.*4

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