Lunar Nodes: Your Karmic Past and Path of Evolution

If you’ve ever wondered what your purpose is or why certain patterns keep repeating, the answer might lie in your Lunar Nodes. While many people focus solely on their sun sign or ascendant, these two astrological points tell a powerful story — that of your soul. They’re not planets, but two mathematical points marking the intersection of the Moon’s and Earth’s orbits. And despite the technical jargon, their meaning is all about emotion and evolution.

South Node: What You Bring From the Past

The South Node represents the baggage you carry from past lives or deeply impactful experiences from your childhood, depending on the perspective you choose to follow. These include behaviors, talents, patterns, and even emotional habits you’re familiar with but now need to move beyond.

It’s as if you’re so comfortable with this “place” that staying there feels safe… but stagnant. So, even though it offers a sense of security, the South Node shows what you’ve already experienced — and what no longer serves as your main path.

North Node: Your Soul’s Purpose

Meanwhile, the North Node points toward your true path of spiritual evolution. In contrast to the South Node, it highlights the mindset, behavior, or energy you need to develop in this lifetime. That’s why following the North Node can bring up fear or insecurity. After all, it’s like learning something completely new — which, over time, will start to make perfect sense. This is where your personal growth and sense of fulfillment reside.

Nodes’ Axis: The Balance That Liberates

The Lunar Nodes are always found in opposite signs. For instance, if you have the South Node in Taurus, your North Node will be in Scorpio. That’s because your learning journey is all about finding balance between these two extremes.

It’s not about abandoning the past entirely, but rather recognizing what was helpful and what’s now holding you back from moving forward. Bit by bit, you can draw on the wisdom you already carry while permitting yourself to explore new territory.

How to Discover Your Nodes

You can discover your Lunar Nodes by running a full astrological chart. Many websites and apps display this automatically. However, if you want to find out based solely on your birth date, that’s also possible — just keep in mind that this method is less precise.
Once you identify which signs and houses your Nodes fall in, ask yourself:

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  What do I repeat without even noticing?
  



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  In which areas of life do I feel stuck?
  



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  What challenges me but also seems to push me toward something greater?
  

These questions help you use this tool as a compass — not a sentence.

Tip

If you’re going through a crisis, feeling unsure about what to do, or like you’re “off track,” revisiting your Nodes can bring clarity. Sometimes, the answer we’re looking for lies in what we came here to learn — but are still avoiding.