Nodes of the Moon entering the axis of Aries and Libra.
On July 17th North Node enters Aries and South Node enters Libra. Last time we had this transit was from December 26th 2004 to June 22nd 2006.
Meaning of the Nodes. Let's try to understand the purpose and the meaning of the Nodes also known as Rahu and Ketu. The head and the tail of the Dragon, the insatiability of the Head (North Node) and the task of elimination of the tail ( South Node) are always asking to be balanced out and to be harmoniously tied back together. South Node is the support, a key of allowing North Node to fulfill its destiny, without losing the perspective. When it comes to the axis of Aries and Libra, we are dealing with the theme of balance as it is, balance between self and the other, between compromise and egocentrism, between non-participation and choosing our battles wisely. The values we have discovered through the North Node in Taurus we now direct towards our unique self expression of the North Node in Aries.
On Nodes in Taurus and Scorpio. Nodes of the Moon have been transforming our relationship with the themes represented by the axis of Taurus and Scorpio for the last 18 months, themes of security and control, dependency and reliability, trust and fear, abundance and scarcity, pleasure and punishment. The main lessons of the Taurus/Scorpio Nodal experience were the synchronization of external and internal wealth, of magnetism and loss. We were asked to look at the abundance of the earth and the abundance of our spirit, and the lack of balance between two could have brought in the necessary loss. Loss of the former self, loss of the toxic attachments and loss of the ways we refuse to accept our depths. One thing that became clear is that without understanding spiritual wealth, any material wealth can bring forth destruction, the state of current affairs is the proof.
The shadow side of trust is possessiveness and resentment, the lack of grounding in this earthly realm has consequences in other realms, ones we have no control over. Themes of life and death, and the importance of the life that is celebrated, not through consumption and extraction, but through cultivation of trust that we are not intended to be punished, that abundance is our birthright. South Node is Scorpio is an opportunity to develop spiritual relationship to the idea of not having much control, to understanding that depth and darkness need recognition and respect, so we can have the support of the shadow that is not suppressed or neglected on the way to the true meaning of plentitude and safety on this earth. Scorpio and Taurus are fixed signs, so changes, shifts and realizations were happening very slowly, testing our patience and ability to build something that is meant to last. Coming to the realizations of what is of value to us, what is the deep yearning that moves us slowly, what are the fears and self sabotaging notions that prevent us from living life fully, brings us to the Nodal shift to the Cardinal axis of Aries and Libra. The action behind those realizations starts now.
South Node in Libra. In Libra we need to leave behind the nihilism, the avoidance and toxic pleasing tendencies, agreements that do not serve justice, collectively and individually, agreements that are all about dominance and falsity of intentions. Continual people pleasing, wanting to keep everyone happy, can quickly lead to resentment and severing of ties. A person who is not living in accordance with their inner fire (North Node in Aries), who refuses to acknowledge one's unique destiny, quickly becomes irritated and easily imbalanced by other people, by partners, parents, friends and bosses. The dissatisfaction of too much compromise or too little cooperation can set off a chain reaction of destruction. Whatever agreements/ pacts/ contracts were made without fair and just consideration of both parties involved will be tested and potentially broken. The cooperation is welcomed, not to confuse it with self abandonment. Diplomacy in its highest form can become an essential tool for preservation of peace in the world. Turning away from injustice is not possible, but applying force is reckless, so this leaves with needing to master the art of confrontation that doesn’t leave the world in ruins. Same applies to our one on one relationships, as they will come to the forefront of our minds, as we deal with the South Node in Libra in the first months of the transit. We might ask ourselves, what is the purpose and value of a relationship for me, and find answer to this question in the course of the next 18 months. The choices will keep arising in regards to who we are willing to compromise with, who is supportive of our path, and who is not.
North Node in Aries. With North Node in Aries for the next 18 months we have to channel all our willpower and courage into doing what we love, initiating projects, into things that give us life, not into battling the other and entering situations that rob us of our innocence and joy. How well can we focus on our path, and how well we understand the true essence of cooperation will determine our experience for the next year and a half. The fire that is not expressed here will have to find an outlet, do not forget that and choose wisely. In the Mars ruled Aries we need to temper our impulsive instincts that are destructive and immature. We need to bring forth the fire for life, for joy, for self expression and for our right to be ourselves fully. We cannot use this fire to burn everything around out of frustration and anger, South Node in Libra is our foundation, do not forget that. With North Node in Aries we have to cultivate connection to the parts of ourselves that are willing to take mature risks. To have freedom of innocent self expression we need to recognise the responsibility it holds. By taking responsibility for being who we are, we can be of service in the right ways, balanced ways. The blaming game can be really pronounced in the first half of this transit, to look at the other as an obstacle is the easiest way, but ultimately the maturation of an Aries lies in the courage of taking the lead in one’s own life. This period can help you see clearly the validity and truth of your path through putting mirrors in front of you, and these mirrors will most likely be people you meet. This is a time to learn how to cooperate without losing oneself, to accept the other and expect the same in return, to listen to the other yet make decisions from personal authority. The balance is never permanent, so move through this transit adjusting yourself every step of the way.
Important placements and dates.
If you are born on the following dates you are having your Nodal Return. This is one of the most important periods for you, as the Universe steps in to correct your direction if you are off, and support you even further if you're aligned. For those not born during this period, you can still go back and reflect on what themes and changes occurred during those years.
Jan 27, 1949 – July 26, 1950
Aug 20, 1967 – Apr 19, 1969
Apr 7, 1986 – Dec 2, 1987
Dec 27, 2004 – Jun 22, 2006
Also if you have personal placements on the Cardinal Cross - Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, this transit is going to impact you greatly at some point in the next year and a half. Now that the Nodes are changing we have a series of Eclipses in Aries and Libra. We already had the first Eclipse of the series this past Spring. Below you’ll find the dates for the upcoming Eclipses on the Aries/Libra axis.
Solar Eclipse at 29º degrees of Aries on April 20th of 2023
Solar Eclipse at 21º degrees of Libra on October 14th of 2023
Lunar Eclipse at 5º degrees of Taurus ( last of the series) on October 28th of 2023
Lunar Eclipse at 5º degrees of Libra on March 25th of 2024
Solar Eclipse at 19º degrees of Aries on April 8th of 2024
Solar Eclipse at 10º degrees of Libra on October 2nd of 2024
Solar Eclipse at 9º degrees of Aries on March 29th of 2025
Check the degrees listed above, and if you have important points on these degrees of the Cardinal Cross, mark those dates, even a couple of weeks before and after, as they will be very significant for you.
With Love, Mariana.