The North Node and how to deal with it 

The North Node, or Rahu stands for the area that your soul wants to develop in this life. Where the North Node is placed we usually have a lot to learn. Our soul urges us to learn and progress in this area of our horoscope. You might recognize this as a feeling or knowing what you have to achieve, get or where you have to go in your life. This feeling cannot be described and sometimes might even seem unrealistic or farfetched. Still this might be your inner compass guiding you in the direction of your North Node. We have seen stories and also witnessed ourselves that these feelings or visions are an indication to your later life. 

Reaching for the North Node in your horoscope, you may encounter obstacles. But this is already planned into the process. The North Node shows which area of your life you have to develop. That also means that our soul does not know how to excel in this area yet. We have to learn and also to fail. And yet we will realize that we can’t help but to get up and try again. In Vedic astrology it is said that Rahu, the North Node is insatiable. The want and need to get to our destiny is so strong that we may invest enormously to get to our destination. To get ahead we might even choose questionable measures, depending on how the North Node is influenced and aspected in our chart. 

Your destiny is written in the stars. And truly that is the case. Your birth chart reveals where your destiny is leading you towards. The North Node is pulling you to unlock your own potential in its particular area that you have to build on the way. 

Depending on the planets that are placed with the North Node and the aspects of other planets, The North Node may be enhanced or partly blocked. In the case of malefics like Pluto or Saturn, there might be delays and transformations or lessons you have to learn before you can finally reach your North Node potential. In the case of benefic planets there, you might receive support out of nowhere or find luck on your way. 

The way to your North Node is one of the many incredible things about our life. Just remember: the way is the aim. You will feel stressed and want to rush towards the North Node and that’s ok. Still it helps to remember from time to time that life is a journey. Take time to enjoy the scenery while step by step going towards your aim and following your own unique inner compass. And even though it might sometimes seem like it – your North Node does not run away. 

Practical tips for dealing with your North Node

• Turn towards your North Node
• Beware that your urge to get ahead does not cloud your vision
• Try plan your progress into the direction of your destiny
• Take your visions seriously, they may contain hints to unlocking the door towards the North Node

North Node in Signs & Houses