Eclipse Portal
Lunar Nodes in Astrology
The lunar nodes are always in signs that are opposite of each other (e.g. Taurus and Scorpio, Gemini and Sagittarius, etc.) and change signs about every 18 months. They aren’t planetary bodies but rather are points that take in account the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth at the time of our birth. The Nodes of the Moon suggest personal karmic imbalance, where we come into this world with some underdeveloped (North node) and overdeveloped (South node) aspects of our character. It is through the understanding of these nodal axis shifts that we experience life lessons, and because these nodes change throughout our lifetime, it’s important to take note of themes and events that are forcing us to confront them.
The South node in astrology is said to represent our past lifetimes and the gifts these past lives have brought in our current life. It indicates our comfort zone, where our strengths are, and where we feel most at home. Because we may feel comfortable there, it’s important to stretch ourselves and push out of this zone, otherwise we may feel stagnate and stuck. Our goal is to aim for our true destiny/karmic path, which is indicated by our North node.
The North node in astrology is the area of our life that is underdeveloped and unfamiliar. It represents our soul purpose and the areas of growth we’re incarnated to experience in order to work with our karma and grow spiritually. The sooner we align ourselves with this path by developing these areas of growth, the more fulfilled, aligned, and purpose-driven our life will become.
It’s important to note that because we are all born with our own blueprint, the signs and house placements of the Nodes in your chart will be unique to you in the way it shows up through life experiences and lessons. This includes the themes and experiences that come up through the points on the ecliptic as they shift signs every 18 months.
Taurus and Scorpio Axis
The North node in Taurus represents the energy we are striving to cultivate in our lives. Under this energy, we bring more structure, stability, and security into our lives. Because Taurus is ruled by Venus, we are being invited to work on our feelings of self-worth and security, as well as understand our relationship to our values and money. Taurus is all about abundance and connecting with the abundance around us. When we learn to fully embody our values and worth, we tap into the abundance of opportunities around us and open the doors to receive. We strengthen the relationship between our self-worth and our ability to manifest our desires and dreams.
The South node in Scorpio invites us to honor the ways that we have changed and to let go of what is no longer in alignment with ourselves. Because Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, we must learn to accept the “death and destruction” process of our evolution in order to transform into the Highest version of ourselves. This energy asks us to evaluate how we are limiting ourselves from opportunities and our potential to receive through having a scarcity mindset. When we move from a place of “surviving” to a place of “thriving,” we embody new energies that give us the power to create in this lifetime.
Connection to Crystals
Pyrite connects us back to our self-worth, self-confidence, and willpower. It’s a supportive crystal to work with if we are wanting to embody more abundance into our life. Because the North node in Taurus is inviting us to pay attention to the abundance, beauty, and love all around us, having Pyrite around will allow us to tap into our self-worth and how we embody our values. Masculine in nature, Pyrite has strong abilities to manifest our dreams into reality with strength and confidence. During this time, I invite you to pay attention to the ways you limit your opportunities and ability to receive by having a scarce mindset. Pyrite can help push through these blocks that prevent us from living a fulfilled life of beauty and desires.
Garnet is the embodiment of the energies of fire, passion, and creation. It connects us back to the womb space, where all of creation was born, and allows us to tune into the sacred life force moving through us. It embodies our sexuality and our power to create, whether that is birthing children, making art, or building a business. Because the South node in Scorpio is inviting us to release parts of ourselves that no longer serve our evolution, having Garnet around is a powerful crystal to shake things up and break apart stagnant energies as we transmute and transform. During this time, I invite you to go inward and navigate areas in your life that are fear-driven and limiting you from sharing your most authentic creative expression.
Phantom Quartz can help us put the past into perspective and release past trauma that is no longer serving our personal growth and spiritual evolution. Having Phantom Quartz around can help integrate the energies between Pyrite and Garnet - As we learn to release self-limiting beliefs and self-sabotage behaviors (Scorpio South node/Garnet), we welcome and make more space for creative opportunities and abundance into our lives (Taurus North node/Pyrite).
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I hope this post finds you well during these trying, but expansive times we are moving into this next year. As we consciously become more aware of the themes and patterns that show up for us, we can begin to find more comfort in allowing to surrender to the lessons this season is teaching us with grace, love, and compassion.
xo
Amelia