Darkness and Light, Blessings and Challenges

The most fascinating astrological placements in your horoscope are those of the North and the South lunar nodes. There are a number of interesting tidbits about these two points that make their position in your horoscope quite unique. The North and South nodes are of course directly opposite each other, so as they move along through the zodiac they highlight two opposite signs. This astrological polarity involving two very strong opposing forces of equal strength produces a very diverse energy reminiscent of the concept of the opposing energies of yin and yang. Yin energy is yielding, passive, and dark, and yang energy is unyielding, active, and light.

In general, when the transiting South Node touches a house or a planet in your chart it shows an area in your life where you may face a challenge, while the area of your chart where the North Node is located points to where and how you can resolve those South Node challenges. Both nodes are considered by some to be your cosmic teachers in any astrological transaction. For those who hold a belief in reincarnation, the nodes focus on the karmic blessings and challenges that people face in this life. In this way of thinking, the placement of the North Node shows the result of