The spring and autumn eclipses in Taurus and Scorpio are among the top astrological occurrences in 2022. The eclipses’ positions correspond to the lunar nodes, two moving axes that represent a wealth of cosmic information. Nodes, as points in your star chart and in transiting astrology, can be interpreted in a variety of ways, including karma and consciousness. What are nodes, and how can they influence not only your own astrology but also the year’s major events? We go into the moon’s nodes’ history and calculation, as well as their placement on the Taurus-Scorpio axis and how they’ll affect you during eclipse season.
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NODES BASICS
Despite the fact that we know our solar system is heliocentric, with all planets orbiting the sun, most of conventional astrology is based on the geocentric notion, which places the earth, and hence us, at the center of the cosmic drama. As a result, the ecliptic, or the presumed orbital path of the sun as seen from Earth, is given its own computed field, much like a sonar in old submarine movies. In the meantime, the moon, which orbits the earth, follows its own course, which is inclined from the ecliptic. Nodes are the sites on an axis where the two fields meet, with one junction at the northern and one at the southern latitudes. If this seems a little strange, it’s because it is. Nodes are not visible in the same way that planets are. They symbolize sites of intersection and collision, as well as the opening and closing of gates.
The nodes move retrograde, or backwards, through the signs, taking roughly 18.5 years to complete a revolution. They spend around a year and a half in direct opposition to one another. The north node retrograded into Taurus in January 2022, while the south node entered Scorpio, where they will stay until July 2023, when Aries and Libra take their turn. As a result, all eclipses in 2022 will occur in the Taurus-Scorpio constellation (more on that later).
NODES SYMBOLISM
The nodes symbolize various poles of consciousness: the north represents destiny, future, and imminence, while the south processes what we already know. Demetra George recounts the mythological ascriptions of meaning to the nodes, which are frequently referred to as the Dragon’s Head (north) and Dragon’s Tail (south), in Astrology and the Authentic Self (south). The hero Marduk destroys the dragon Tiamat, whose head and tail afterwards formed the upper and lower hemispheres of the world, according to the ancient Babylonian creation myth. In Hindu mythology, a world dragon with the head of Rahu and the tail of Ketu appears.
As a result, the north node points us in the direction of Rahu, also known as the Dragon’s Head. In this lifetime, what does it desire to consume? The north node, in general, symbolizes where you’re headed, what you’re looking for, and where your higher destiny is. Jane Eyre arrives at Thornfield Hall for employment, and Kiki and Jiji hitch a ride to a brand new town in Kiki’s Delivery Service. The north node, wherever it appears in your chart, denotes a point of direction, where a higher vibration of consciousness or a sensation of arrival awaits.
Meanwhile, Ketu, also known as the dragon’s tail, digests, processes, and releases what we already know. Steven Forrest states in The Book of the Moon that the south node “carries the essence of prior-life karma that has ripened for you in this incarnation.” As a result, your south node does not always represent lower consciousness, but rather that which you already know and are ready to fulfill. This could refer to your natural abilities, talents, or interpersonal dynamics, which don’t necessarily provide something new. Johnny Cammareri presumably resonates by the south node for Cher in Moonstruck, while his brother Ronny, like it or not, vibrates by the north node, and the gates to Loretta’s fate.
NODES AND ECLIPSES
Though the moon and sun collide on a monthly basis during new and full moons, they only collide at the nodes once every six months. Enter eclipses, which can only happen at a new or full moon when the moon is also conjoined to one of the lunar nodes, according to George. Eclipses align the sun, moon, and earth because the nodes represent the crossings of many orbits. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking the sun’s light from our view. On a full moon, a lunar eclipse occurs when the earth conceals the moon’s reflecting light.
As a result, eclipses represent a sudden and strange fight between the sun and the moon, with the earth directly in the balance. The nodes indicate the collective and personal consciousness’s direction and movement forward. The themes of their respective polarizing signs are activated as the two most direct heavenly bodies hit the nodes, unleashing shadows and revelations long hidden.
THE NODES IN 2022
The north node goes through Taurus from January 2022 to July 2023, with the south node in Scorpio. Taurus is the sign of possession, self-esteem, and personal worth, as well as the sign of form and embodiment. The Appollonian discourse is ruled by the bull, in which we can create our own aesthetic and symbolic meaning. Scorpio is a sign tuned into the primal powers and interactions that define us, and it burns away the self and plunges it into the abyss; into the Dionysian, animalistic, and transforming truths.
Many of us are coping with our own history of power hierarchies, gaslighting, and rising up from the matrix as the United States approaches its Pluto Return, the culmination of years of unearthed injustices. We’ve watched as buried or silenced crimes have been exposed, from sexual misconduct by Supreme Court judges to pervasive police brutality, since Harvey Weinstein’s blockbuster revelation (when Jupiter entered Scorpio in 2017). This awakening is, in a sense, the task of Scorpio, the serpent in the Garden of Eden, who was sent to bring us to the truth, no matter how painful it may be.
However, as the north node enters Taurus, we are asked to regroup after the damage. Scorpio and its ruling planets, Mars and Pluto, complete the necessary destructive karmic task. Taurus’ ruler, Venus, is the goddess of fertility. It’s time to put everything together and make something new. How do you want to shape your sense of self-worth and identity? The north node of Taurus acts as a counterbalance to the prevalent assumption that the world is doomed. Instead, it invites us to concentrate on re-building it, beginning with our own domain: What are your plans for making money? How much are you worth? What are your emotional and physical integrity standards?
A partial new moon solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30 and a full moon total lunar eclipse in Scorpio on May 16 make up the first eclipse wave. These two will break any final seals in your personal hellmouth, revealing the ways you’ve bought into power hierarchies in your family, career, social, or romantic lives. Any long-held score, whether by the body or elsewhere, is supposed to expose and address self-worth imbalances. On October 25, a new moon partial solar eclipse in Scorpio will occur, followed by a full moon total lunar eclipse in Taurus on November 8. Cleanse, confront, and plot a plan for the future. There is no longer anyone standing between you and power.
When the North Node is in Taurus, what does it mean?
When the North Node enters Taurus, our collective awareness will turn toward what grounds us, relaxes us, gives us security, and just makes sense. We can find ourselves adjusting and attaching to our new normal, finding moments of tranquility in an otherwise chaotic world.
When does the North Node go into Taurus?
Beginning January 18, 2022, as the lunar nodes rotate into a new set of signs and usher in the Taurus-Scorpio Node cycle, Karma will guide us toward a new destiny. The Nodes return to Taurus (North) and Scorpio (South) until July 17, 2023, after shaking up the Gemini-Sagittarius axis of (dis)information since May 5, 2020.
When North Node moves, how long does it take?
The lunar nodes are used by astrologers to identify your destiny (north node) and what you were in previous lives (south node). Every 18 months, the nodes switch signs. Your “soul tribe” is made up of people born in the same lunar node group as you. You were born alongside them in order to learn the same lessons.
The lunar nodes are the subject of Kabbalah’s astrology. The north node is referred to be your tikkun (“correction”) in this philosophy, and it represents the karmic adjustment your soul must make. The nodes are known in Vedic astrology as the head (Rahu/north node) and tail (Ketu/south node) of the dragon, with the south node’s karma being harsher.
Parents-to-be should be aware that if you have a child between the ages of 18 and 19 or 36 and 37, you will share the same nodes. And if you date, marry, or have a partnership with someone nine or ten years your junior or senior, there’s a good probability they’ll have the opposite nodes (for example, if your south node is Virgo and their north node is Virgo). You’ve both mastered what the other has come here to learn, which may be a powerful but divisive zodiac compatibility combo. You can be unstoppable if you combine your innate abilities.
When was the North Node in Taurus the last time?
Every 18 months, the nodes switch signs, completing a full revolution every 18 years. If we go back 18 years to 2004, when the North Node was in Taurus, we may identify the following themes:
Under the Bush administration, limitations on logging and other environmental issues were eased.
Taurus North Node belongs to which House?
You’re here to learn how to relax, establish self-esteem and financial worth while enjoying the pleasures of life, with your north node in Taurus or the second house. This is a fantastic north node location. It’s like giving yourself permission to relax and enjoy all of life’s sensuous pleasures.
You didn’t learn these things in a previous life since you were born under the sign of Scorpio or the 8th house South Node. In a previous life or early in this one, you had to deal with traumatic events. Trauma, abuse, and complicated psychological dynamics You struggled with dread and found it difficult to trust others. It was difficult for you to put your faith in life. You had never experienced a sense of security or stability. And you went down dangerous roads of addiction or other unhelpful reaction behaviors. Those same energetics were present when you entered this existence. However, you’ve come to this life to experience that sense of security. You’ll learn to cultivate calmness, as well as how to trust others, yourself, and the cosmos. How to achieve and sustain financial independence. Much of this will necessitate being fully present. Grounding in the present moment and resolving old issues that are preventing you from doing so. Taurus energy is also sensuous, which is one of its best qualities. It is regulated by Venus and understands how to enjoy all things that appeal to our senses. Candles, art, design, aesthetics, and music, to name a few. Your soul desires to absorb all of this in this lifetime while learning to be present and relax in simplicity.
Your South Node in Scorpio, or the 8th house, brings you gifts. Pluto, the deity of the underworld, is its ruler. Pluto is associated with metamorphosis, death, and rebirth. You are tuned in to an undercurrent of energy that others don’t pick up on with this south node. You have an unusual ability to read people and circumstances, and you are incredibly insightful. Pluto’s energy is associated with our psyche, depth, and shadow. You can also go there with other folks. To find out what they aren’t saying. Act as a therapist and provide insight into their emotional concerns. People feel comfortable sharing their darkest secrets and experiences with you because they know you understand. You know how to dig deep and see what’s going on beneath the surface. This is an extremely useful talent.
You won’t leave these Scorpio gifts behind while being more intentional about expressing your Taurus or 2nd house NN. They simply take on a new, healthier appearance. For example, if your SN is imbalanced, you can be a touch too intense in ways that don’t serve you. You may become engrossed in emotional dramas and find yourself in poisonous situations or relationships on a regular basis. You can live with a basic distrust of others and a paranoid and highly skeptical attitude based on fear. You can spend money on emotional whims without learning to handle your finances better. Stepping into Taurus energy will automatically bring those south node tendencies into equilibrium. You won’t lose your uncanny perception, insight, or intuition, though. While you’re learning to center yourself and trust that you’re secure and ok to fully rest in this world, you’ll always have that with you. Your Scorpio SN is emotionally, intuitively, and metaphysically sensitive. Taurus NN encourages you to stay grounded in the physical world. You’ll be able to manifest financial stability as you develop your sense of internal security and self-worth. The universe wants you to be able to let go of emotional baggage from a previous incarnation or from your early years in this one. Learning to calm your mind, body, and spirit will help you reach your full potential for growth and wellness. Find and emphasize healthy things that comfort and serve you. Nothing, of course, is more grounding than truly immersing oneself in the present moment. Perhaps when laying on the cold grass, gazing up at the skies and eating a piece of chocolate. Or any sweet treat you choose. Your Scorpio SN’s need for a life rich with passion and depth will take care of itself the more you can quiet your nervous system and live in a more relaxed manner.
What do Lilith signs mean?
LeBron James, Kanye West, Drake, RuPaul, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Hiddleston, The Weeknd, Lenny Kravitz, Bryan Cranston, Salvador Dali, Robert Plant are all on Lilith’s list.
LILITH IN ARIES
Lilith represents the spirit of competitiveness in Aries. She’s politically active, turning her wrath into activism that promotes spiritual freedom and allows her voice to be heard around the world. Lilith in Aries aspires to complete dominance over her detractors in any area (case in point, Lebron James). If her rage isn’t channeled properly, it can cause havoc in the lives of those around her.
LILITH IN TAURUS
Taurus’ Lilith represents the spirit of passion. A spiritual practice for persons with this placement is greed, whether it’s for sex, money, or power. Allowing yourself to want everything you want gives you a sense of stability and security. You’re naturally desirous, and if your demands aren’t met, you’re prone to emotional outbursts worthy of Kanye West.
LILITH IN GEMINI
Feline curiosity is both the Lilith’s greatest strength and weakness in Gemini. You’re a hungry thinker who refuses to close yourself off from new experiences. Lilith in Gemini will try anything once if it would result in a wonderful story. If there’s a flaw here, it’s that the omnivore in you will undoubtedly sample something that isn’t quite as sweet as you’d hoped. Is it going to be worthwhile?
LILITH IN CANCER
Lilith has trouble reconciling the feminine-as-nurturer dynamic with the all-consuming seductress energy that constitutes her essence in Cancer. It’s an unusual combo, yet it works. Consider Kali Ma, the dark mother goddess, or Anjelica Huston, who plays Mortitica Adaams, the modern dark matriarch. Your doomsday scenario? Caring for those who aren’t interested in you.
LILITH IN LEO
The spirit of pride is embodied by Lilith in Leo. They emanate a golden aura that mesmerizes everyone around them when they’re at their finest. They have an otherworldly allure that they can exploit or manage on stage. When pride is channeled adversely, it becomes vanity, and these people want solely to magnify themselves. Their capacity to dazzle is really an illusion.
LILITH IN VIRGO
Lilith represents envy in the sign of Virgo. These people take Virgo’s concern with perfection to new levels, often turning them into works of art. No wrinkle goes unnoticed, and no detail is overlooked. Allowing a hypercritical inner monologue to destroy their potentially weak self-esteem would be a problem if there was one.
LILITH IN LIBRA
Lilith fights to balance the feminine-as-partner dynamic with the independent demonic spirit that distinguishes her in Libra. They come together as the “ideal specimen,” both attractive as mates but distinct enough to retain some mystery. This might also happen in a variety of other heinous ways. Even if you romanticize the concept, don’t get caught up in these kinds of relationships.
LILITH IN SCORPIO
Lilith doesn’t have an official ruling sign, but considering Scorpio’s associations with sex, death, and other taboos, many astrologers suggest Scorpio as her ruler. With enhanced seduction, business acumen, and psychic connection, Lilith feels right at home here. What more could you possibly want? The sole warning is to use your abilities wisely. Avoid striking out unnecessarily, as karma may not be on your side.
LILITH IN SAGITTARIUS
Lilith craves glory in Sagittarius. Lilith in Sagittarius will go to great measures to ensure that all eyes are on them, whether it’s on the most exotic vacation or the wildest party. They’re natural entertainers who aren’t afraid of rock’n’roll excess. The problem arises when Lilith is forced to deal with everyday issues or other people’s feelings. The truth might be painful.
LILITH IN CAPRICORN
Lilith represents the spirit of avarice in Capricorn. Capricorn thrives on financial prosperity and social standing, and with Lilith in the sign, the desire for both grows insatiable. It’s a powerful motivator for “Started From The Bottom”-style achievements, but it’s not as practical as it appears. This Lilith is constantly seeking for an investment piece, whether it’s in the bedroom or the boardroom.
LILITH IN AQUARIUS
Lilith is the symbol of revolt in Aquarius. They are bored with traditional concepts of sexuality and romance. Lilith in Aquarius, at its finest, inspires artists, politicians, and visionaries well beyond their time. Their goals, dreams, and desires are utterly out of this world, to the point where many of their human companions regard them as remote or alien. Do they accept walk-ins? You make the call.
LILITH IN PISCES
In Pisces, reverie becomes Lilith, and they can lose themselves in daydreams and never find their way back. They prefer fiction to reality purely for the sake of being surrounded by beauty. Some people use narcotics to escape the harsh realities of life, but if they don’t, they can be gifted empaths, healers, poets, and artists.
What exactly is a nodal return?
Many clients inquire if there is such a thing as “Soul Purpose Astrology.” And I enthusiastically respond that (among other things!) it is the duty of the Lunar Nodes.
The Lunar Nodes, also known as our North and South Nodes, are mathematically calculated positions on our birth chart that are precisely opposite one other.
The nodes are points in space where two separate orbits intersect: the Moon’s orbit around the Earth and the Sun’s apparent orbit around the Earth. The north node and the south node are located where these two orbital paths intersect.
The ‘true’ node and the’mean’ node are two different types of nodes. The movements of the true nodes are the actual transits of the nodes, whereas the transits of the mean nodes are based on an average. The real node is what I use.
They go through each zodiac sign every 18 months and require 18.5 years to complete a full round. This means that every 18.5 years, we will have a ‘nodal return,’ in which the nodes will return to the same sign and degree as when we were born, and this can be a highly fortunate period.
The Lunar Nodes provide a wealth of information for us in terms of connecting with our soul purpose and living our best lives, as well as understanding our karmic lessons and why we might go back into old habits or be hesitant to step into our power.
Because the lunar nodes are based on the concepts of past lifetimes and karma, you’ll need to believe in these concepts to completely apply soul purpose astrology to your chart and life. However, I will not go into detail about analyzing past lives with your south node in this blog.
What will the Taurus North Node mean for me?
Simply defined, the North Node is a symbol for the energy we are entering. It’s a new site for us, expressing our hesitation in achieving our objectives. The South Node indicates former life feelings that we’re still struggling with, as well as behaviors and feelings that are simple to fall back on because they’re comfortable. Finding a balance between these two conflicting forces is difficult, yet it is required to fulfill both sides of our karmic destiny.
The South Node is in Scorpio, Taurus’s opposing sign, when the North Node is in Taurus. In reality, the lunar nodes function as a pair of opposites that move in lockstep. The North Node in Taurus permits us to work smarter, not harder, for the next 18 months, allowing us to achieve the financial riches we desire. It will take work to be confident in our bodies and live up to our own aspirations, but if we give it our best, we can walk into our own power. Beauty, luxury, indulgence, and decadence will reign supreme, with concerns of the heart and love commitments taking center stage. It’s time to offer everything we have to what and who we care about.
The disadvantage is that we may more easily express our disappointments and fury. Our emotions, like the bull’s, can go from zero to one hundred miles per hour in a couple of seconds. As a result, it’s critical to relax before retaliating. Using the South Node in Scorpio to access our intuition will allow us to make better decisions. Just be nice and don’t use those stingers when you’re angry.