Question 1

What is the North Node in astrology?

Accepted Answer

The North Node (Rahu in Vedic astrology) represents your soul's growth direction — the qualities, experiences, and life themes you are meant to develop in this lifetime. It is not a physical planet but a mathematical point where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic. Your North Node sign and house reveal unfamiliar territory that feels uncomfortable but offers your greatest potential for growth and fulfillment. Moving toward your North Node is the central evolutionary journey of your life.

Question 2

How is the North Node different from the South Node?

Accepted Answer

The North Node and South Node (Ketu) are always exactly opposite each other. The South Node represents your comfort zone — skills and patterns carried from past lives that come naturally but can become crutches if over-relied upon. The North Node represents where you need to stretch and grow. Healthy development involves using your South Node strengths as a foundation while courageously building the North Node qualities you lack. Imbalance toward either extreme creates dissatisfaction.

Question 3

What does my North Node sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Your North Node sign describes the qualities to cultivate: Aries — independence and courage; Taurus — stability and self-worth; Gemini — curiosity and adaptability; Cancer — emotional vulnerability and nurturing; Leo — creative self-expression; Virgo — practical service and discernment; Libra — partnership and diplomacy; Scorpio — depth and transformation; Sagittarius — faith and exploration; Capricorn — ambition and structure; Aquarius — community and innovation; Pisces — compassion and spiritual surrender.

Question 4

What happens during a North Node transit?

Accepted Answer

When transiting Rahu/North Node conjuncts planets in your natal chart, it amplifies those planets' themes — often in unexpected, larger-than-life ways. The nodal return (around age 18-19 and 37-38) is a period of destiny activation where significant fated events tend to occur. Eclipses near your natal nodes are particularly powerful turning points. These transits often feel like the universe is fast-tracking your growth, pushing you toward experiences your soul needs but your ego might resist.

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