What is the difference between North Node and South Node transits?

North Node contacts emphasize experience that still needs development, while South Node contacts emphasize familiar patterns and release. Both belong to one nodal axis, so the natal planet involved must be checked to see which function carries the change.

How do conjunctions, squares, and oppositions to the nodes differ?

A conjunction places a natal planet directly on one end of the nodal axis, a square expresses the pull between both ends as friction, and an opposition activates the opposite end as well. Identify whether the North or South Node makes the contact before assigning direction.

Do Node transits affect everyone the same way?

No. A personal theme becomes specific when the moving nodes form a conjunction, square, or opposition to a natal planet, and that planet determines the function involved. The nodes' current position alone does not predict the same event for everyone.

Node Transits

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Node transits bring a choice between continued growth and necessary release. For a relationship, habit, or goal that no longer works, write down the cost of continuing before deciding whether to stay or leave.

In detail

Node transits occur when the moving lunar nodal axis forms a conjunction, square, or opposition to a natal planet, placing that planet's concerns on an axis of development and release. The nodes are not physical bodies but the intersections of the Moon's orbit with the ecliptic; the contacted natal planet identifies the function facing redirection. A North Node conjunction emphasizes experience still being developed, a South Node conjunction emphasizes familiar patterns and release, and a square turns the pull between both ends into friction. Martin Schulman interprets the nodal axis as a contrast between growth direction and established habit.

FAQ

What is the difference between North Node and South Node transits?: North Node contacts emphasize experience that still needs development, while South Node contacts emphasize familiar patterns and release. Both belong to one nodal axis, so the natal planet involved must be checked to see which function carries the change.
How do conjunctions, squares, and oppositions to the nodes differ?: A conjunction places a natal planet directly on one end of the nodal axis, a square expresses the pull between both ends as friction, and an opposition activates the opposite end as well. Identify whether the North or South Node makes the contact before assigning direction.
Do Node transits affect everyone the same way?: No. A personal theme becomes specific when the moving nodes form a conjunction, square, or opposition to a natal planet, and that planet determines the function involved. The nodes' current position alone does not predict the same event for everyone.

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