🐉 EVERY STORY NEEDS A COUPLE OF GOOD DRAGONS! 🐉
🐉 The Lunar Nodes: Embracing the Dragon of Destiny.
By: Christie Rhuems-Kotzman, Founder of TWELVE GEMS ASTRO CO.
🔑 What if the key to understanding your life path isn't in the stars but in the space between them?
In astrology, that space is held by the lunar nodes—two invisible points on the Moon's orbit that have the past in one hand and the future in the other. Rather than serving as a map of who we are, the lunar nodes reveal who we're becoming and what we're releasing along the way.
The best part? You don't have to slay the dragon; you just have to ride it. 🤸♀️
🌕 WHAT ARE THE LUNAR NODES?
The North Node and South Node are not planets but rather sensitive points where the Moon's orbit intersects the Sun's path. In myth, they're known as the Dragon's Head and Dragon's Tail—a symbol adopted across Vedic, Greek, and Western astrology to represent the cosmic tension between fate and free will.
The South Node holds the energy of your past—karmic patterns, inherited behaviors, intuitive strengths, and comfort zones.
The North Node is your future—a stretching point where your soul seeks to evolve, even if it feels unfamiliar or challenging.
Together, they form your karmic axis—a dynamic, often uncomfortable bridge between what was and what could be.
☸️ FATE, FREE WILL, AND THE DRAGON IN THE ROOM.
Western astrology once dismissed the nodes as secondary, but we now recognize that they're central to the soul's journey. In Vedic astrology, they are honored as Rahu (the head) and Ketu (the tail)—sacred forces that shape the course of one's destiny.
Somewhere along the way, Western culture flipped the story. The dragon became something to fear and to slay. However, in many wisdom traditions, the dragon is regarded as a symbol of life itself—a guardian of profound truth, transformation, and magic.
Your natal chart doesn't ask you to kill your shadow; it invites you to integrate it. That's what working with the nodes is really about.
🌗 PAST LIFE IMPRINTS AND SOUL-LEVEL LESSONS
The South Node carries echoes of your past lives—or, more psychologically, your inherited patterns of behavior. When a planet sits with the South Node, that area of life often feels second-nature, but sometimes too easy or even draining.
Examples: Neptune on the South Node? You may carry spiritual gifts or old patterns of escapism and disconnection.
Mars there? You've likely known conflict, courage, and intensity in other lives, but you may also default to fight-or-flight under stress.
Your North Node, meanwhile, is uncharted territory. It may feel awkward or even uncomfortable. But that's where the growth lies.
🌞 ECLIPSES, ACTIVATION, AND TURNING POINTS.
The nodes are directly tied to eclipses—those wild-card cosmic events that shake loose what's stuck.
Solar eclipses bring external shifts (career, identity, relationships).
Lunar eclipses stir internal awakening (emotions, memories, healing).
Think of eclipses as the dragon waking up. They often occur near the nodes and signal pivotal moments in your personal evolution. Not all eclipses change your life, but when they align with your chart, they can feel like fate rearranging itself in real time.
🧭 READING THE NODES IN YOUR CHART.
Here's how to explore your own karmic axis:
South Node Sign + House: What feels familiar? Where are you likely to coast or stagnate, rather than grow? What patterns feel inherited?
North Node Sign + House: Where Are You Being Called to Evolve? What traits feel intimidating but exciting? What terrain feels brand new?
Pay attention to planets that conjunct the nodes; they amplify the story. If a planet squares your nodal axis, it's a key part of your mission in this life.
💌 THE INVITATION.
The lunar nodes aren't here to predict your life. They're here to invite you into it. They speak in archetypes:
The Dragon's Tail whispers, "This is what you've mastered. But you can't stay here forever."
The Dragon's Head says, "Come this way. It's unknown—but it's yours."
That, at its heart, is the soul's journey. 🫀
💫 FINAL THOUGHTS:
The more you embrace the path between the nodes, the more your life starts to feel like a story you're consciously writing. Yes, chapters have already been written. But the ending? That's still in your hands.
So the next time life shakes things up or asks you to let go of who you've been, remember: the dragon isn't your enemy. It's your guide. Let it carry you forward.
😵💫 THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW. IF YOU FEEL LOST, I GET IT!
Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of astrology, especially nodal astrology? I understand! When I first encountered the nodes, I was captivated and dedicated three months to a one-on-one mentorship with Arie Wolfe, before I had planned to become an astrologer. It was a pivotal decision—understanding fate is not something I take lightly. This knowledge weaves together the misunderstood aspects of your life into a cohesive narrative. You come from a unique place, and with your experiences, you can choose which ones to carry forward into your future.
🫵 You originate from a unique place, and with your experiences, you choose what to take with you into your future and what no longer serves your purpose. 😎
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