What does the North Node mean in a birth chart? The North Node is the point where the Moon's path crosses the Sun's path heading north. Astrologers read it as your direction of growth: the qualities you are here to develop. The South Node, always exactly opposite, shows the familiar habits and talents you lean on, and need to move beyond.
The nodes are not planets but points, and they move backwards through the zodiac, taking 18.61 years to circle it once. This page uses the mean node, the smoothed position most astrologers use, which in our chart engine's record never moves forward. Every date and position below comes from Astrology-API.io, the chart engine behind our reports (tropical zodiac, geocentric apparent positions, Placidus houses, mean node), queried for this page. The orbs are our own published site rule. Where the astrology is interpretation rather than astronomy, we say so.
North Node at a glance
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Time in one sign | 1.55 years in every sign (mean node) |
| Nodal return (back to the same sign) | every 18.61 years |
| Nodal reversal (North Node on your natal South Node) | exact at ages 9.3, 27.9, 46.5 and 65.2, the same in all 22 sample births |
| Sign changes 1900–2100 | 129, with no retrograde re-entries, because the mean node always moves backwards |
| North Node in Aquarius, South Node in Leo | 18 Aug 2026 – 7 Mar 2028 |
| Previous: North Node in Pisces | 29 Jan 2025 – 18 Aug 2026 |
| Next: North Node in Capricorn | from 7 Mar 2028 |
| Where the North Node is now | 27°20' Aquarius on 8 Oct 2026 |
| Eclipses 1900–2100 | 913 (454 solar, 459 lunar), 4–7 a year |
How to use this page. Find your North Node sign by birth date in the sign sections; your South Node is in the opposite sign. Your nodal house needs an accurate birth time (why). Then read your nodal cycle, eclipses and the node's contacts with your planets.
Four things that change how the nodes work in your chart:
- Angularity. The nodes within 8° of the Ascendant–Descendant or MC–IC axis make your life direction visible in identity, relationships, career or home.
- Planets on the nodes. A planet conjunct the North Node is a resource for your growth; a planet on the South Node is a strong, familiar talent.
- The Moon and Sun. The nodes are where eclipses happen, so planets near them are often activated by eclipses.
- Mean or true node. Astrologers use either the mean node (the average position) or the true node (which wobbles). They stay close together, but the true node does briefly move forward: in 2026 alone our chart engine records 26 turns to direct motion, the longest forward spell lasting 6.2 days (21 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026). This page uses the mean node throughout.
North Node in the signs
The North Node's sign shows the qualities you are growing into; the South Node, in the opposite sign, shows what comes easily but keeps you stuck. Because the mean node spends exactly 1.55 years in each sign, everyone born within the same 1.55-year stretch shares a nodal sign. The tables list every passage from 1950 to 2050 so you can find yours.
What does North Node in Aries mean?
North Node in Aries (South Node in Libra) asks you to grow into independence, courage and self-direction. You may lean on others' approval and compromise too easily. Your path is to make your own choices, take initiative and risk conflict. The gift you bring from Libra is grace and fairness; the work is acting for yourself.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Aries passage ran 12 Jul 2023 – 29 Jan 2025. During that passage it met Chiron (5 Mar 2024), and a solar eclipse fell close to it (8 Apr 2024, total solar eclipse at 19°23' Aries). It returns to Aries on 21 Feb 2042.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Aries (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1949–50 | 28 Jan 1949 – 17 Aug 1950 |
| 1967–69 | 9 Sep 1967 – 29 Mar 1969 |
| 1986–87 | 20 Apr 1986 – 8 Nov 1987 |
| 2004–06 | 30 Nov 2004 – 19 Jun 2006 |
| 2023–25 | 12 Jul 2023 – 29 Jan 2025 |
What it is like. Saying no feels harder than it should. Each time you choose for yourself, life opens. Practical step: make one decision a week without asking anyone.
What does North Node in Taurus mean?
North Node in Taurus (South Node in Scorpio) asks you to grow into calm, simplicity and self-reliance. You may be drawn to crisis, intensity or other people's resources. Your path is to build steady security, enjoy the body and trust slow growth. The gift from Scorpio is depth; the work is peace.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Taurus passage ran 23 Dec 2021 – 12 Jul 2023. It met Uranus there (26 Jul 2022) and then Jupiter (27 May 2023). It returns to Taurus on 3 Aug 2040 and meets Neptune there (5 Oct 2041).
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Taurus (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1947–49 | 11 Jul 1947 – 28 Jan 1949 |
| 1966–67 | 19 Feb 1966 – 9 Sep 1967 |
| 1984–86 | 1 Oct 1984 – 20 Apr 1986 |
| 2003–04 | 13 May 2003 – 30 Nov 2004 |
| 2021–23 | 23 Dec 2021 – 12 Jul 2023 |
| 2040–42 | 3 Aug 2040 – 21 Feb 2042 |
What it is like. You may recreate drama out of habit. Peace can feel boring at first, then nourishing. Practical step: build one small daily routine and keep it.
What does North Node in Gemini mean?
North Node in Gemini (South Node in Sagittarius) asks you to grow into curiosity, listening and open questions. You may be sure you know the truth and preach it. Your path is to ask, learn and see many sides. The gift from Sagittarius is vision; the work is humility.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Gemini passage ran 4 Jun 2020 – 23 Dec 2021. In the passage before that, it met Saturn (6 Jun 2002). It returns to Gemini on 14 Jan 2039, meeting Chiron at the Gemini–Cancer cusp (15 Feb 2039).
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Gemini (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1945–47 | 22 Dec 1945 – 11 Jul 1947 |
| 1964–66 | 2 Aug 1964 – 19 Feb 1966 |
| 1983–84 | 14 Mar 1983 – 1 Oct 1984 |
| 2001–03 | 24 Oct 2001 – 13 May 2003 |
| 2020–21 | 4 Jun 2020 – 23 Dec 2021 |
| 2039–40 | 14 Jan 2039 – 3 Aug 2040 |
What it is like. You learn most by talking to people unlike you. Practical step: replace one opinion a week with a question.
What does North Node in Cancer mean?
North Node in Cancer (South Node in Capricorn) asks you to grow into feeling, nurturing and home. You may be driven by achievement, status and control. Your path is to value family, emotion and vulnerability. The gift from Capricorn is competence; the work is letting yourself need others.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Cancer passage ran 16 Nov 2018 – 4 Jun 2020. In the passage before, it met Jupiter (2 Aug 2001). It returns on 27 Jun 2037, meeting Jupiter (22 Sep 2037) and Uranus (16 Oct 2037) within a month of each other.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Cancer (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1944–45 | 3 Jun 1944 – 22 Dec 1945 |
| 1963–64 | 13 Jan 1963 – 2 Aug 1964 |
| 1981–83 | 25 Aug 1981 – 14 Mar 1983 |
| 2000–01 | 5 Apr 2000 – 24 Oct 2001 |
| 2018–20 | 16 Nov 2018 – 4 Jun 2020 |
| 2037–39 | 27 Jun 2037 – 14 Jan 2039 |
What it is like. Success alone never feels like enough. Home and family fill the gap. Practical step: schedule time with family as seriously as work.
What does North Node in Leo mean?
North Node in Leo (South Node in Aquarius) asks you to grow into self-expression, creativity and heart. You may hide in groups or detach from your feelings. Your path is to step forward, create and be seen. The gift from Aquarius is objectivity; the work is joy.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Leo passage ran 28 Apr 2017 – 16 Nov 2018. It returns to Leo on 8 Dec 2035 and meets Saturn there (12 Jul 2036). Today the South Node is in Leo, opposite the North Node in Aquarius, so the Leo eclipses (12 Aug 2026, total solar eclipse at 20°02' Leo; 2 Aug 2027, total solar eclipse at 9°55' Leo) fall on the South Node side.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Leo (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1942–44 | 15 Nov 1942 – 3 Jun 1944 |
| 1961–63 | 26 Jun 1961 – 13 Jan 1963 |
| 1980–81 | 5 Feb 1980 – 25 Aug 1981 |
| 1998–00 | 17 Sep 1998 – 5 Apr 2000 |
| 2017–18 | 28 Apr 2017 – 16 Nov 2018 |
| 2035–37 | 8 Dec 2035 – 27 Jun 2037 |
What it is like. You may feel more comfortable as part of the crowd. Creative risk is your medicine. Practical step: share something you made.
What does North Node in Virgo mean?
North Node in Virgo (South Node in Pisces) asks you to grow into practical service, order and discernment. You may drift, dream or escape. Your path is to build routines, work with your hands and help in concrete ways. The gift from Pisces is compassion; the work is structure.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Virgo passage ran 10 Oct 2015 – 28 Apr 2017, when it met Jupiter (24 Jun 2016). It returns on 21 May 2034.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Virgo (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1941–42 | 27 Apr 1941 – 15 Nov 1942 |
| 1959–61 | 7 Dec 1959 – 26 Jun 1961 |
| 1978–80 | 19 Jul 1978 – 5 Feb 1980 |
| 1997–98 | 27 Feb 1997 – 17 Sep 1998 |
| 2015–17 | 10 Oct 2015 – 28 Apr 2017 |
| 2034–35 | 21 May 2034 – 8 Dec 2035 |
What it is like. Chaos follows you until you build a routine. Practical step: finish one small practical task each day.
What does North Node in Libra mean?
North Node in Libra (South Node in Aries) asks you to grow into partnership, cooperation and diplomacy. You may be used to doing everything alone. Your path is to share, listen and consider others. The gift from Aries is courage; the work is collaboration.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Libra passage ran 22 Mar 2014 – 10 Oct 2015, and the passage before that met Chiron (3 Aug 1996). It returns on 31 Oct 2032.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Libra (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1939–41 | 9 Oct 1939 – 27 Apr 1941 |
| 1958–59 | 20 May 1958 – 7 Dec 1959 |
| 1976–78 | 29 Dec 1976 – 19 Jul 1978 |
| 1995–97 | 11 Aug 1995 – 27 Feb 1997 |
| 2014–15 | 22 Mar 2014 – 10 Oct 2015 |
| 2032–34 | 31 Oct 2032 – 21 May 2034 |
What it is like. Independence is easy; partnership is the lesson. Practical step: ask for input before deciding.
What does North Node in Scorpio mean?
North Node in Scorpio (South Node in Taurus) asks you to grow into depth, transformation and shared intimacy. You may cling to comfort, possessions or routine. Your path is to let go, merge and change. The gift from Taurus is stability; the work is surrender.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Scorpio passage ran 2 Sep 2012 – 22 Mar 2014, when it met Saturn (25 Sep 2013). The passage before met Pluto (27 Feb 1994) and Jupiter (7 Oct 1994). It returns on 14 Apr 2031.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Scorpio (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1956–58 | 30 Oct 1956 – 20 May 1958 |
| 1975–76 | 12 Jun 1975 – 29 Dec 1976 |
| 1994–95 | 21 Jan 1994 – 11 Aug 1995 |
| 2012–14 | 2 Sep 2012 – 22 Mar 2014 |
| 2031–32 | 14 Apr 2031 – 31 Oct 2032 |
What it is like. Change feels threatening, but stagnation hurts more. Practical step: let go of one possession or habit that no longer serves you.
What does North Node in Sagittarius mean?
North Node in Sagittarius (South Node in Gemini) asks you to grow into faith, meaning and big-picture vision. You may collect facts and opinions without committing. Your path is to trust your intuition, travel and find your truth. The gift from Gemini is curiosity; the work is conviction.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Sagittarius passage ran 13 Feb 2011 – 2 Sep 2012. It returns on 24 Sep 2029 and meets Jupiter there (25 Nov 2030).
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Sagittarius (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1955–56 | 13 Apr 1955 – 30 Oct 1956 |
| 1973–75 | 22 Nov 1973 – 12 Jun 1975 |
| 1992–94 | 4 Jul 1992 – 21 Jan 1994 |
| 2011–12 | 13 Feb 2011 – 2 Sep 2012 |
| 2029–31 | 24 Sep 2029 – 14 Apr 2031 |
What it is like. Information is not wisdom. Practical step: commit to one belief and live by it for a month.
What does North Node in Capricorn mean?
North Node in Capricorn (South Node in Cancer) asks you to grow into responsibility, ambition and authority. You may lean on family or emotional security. Your path is to take charge of your life and build something lasting. The gift from Cancer is care; the work is maturity.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's last Capricorn passage ran 27 Jul 2009 – 13 Feb 2011. The passage before that was crowded: it met Neptune (12 Oct 1991) and Uranus (26 Nov 1991) within weeks, after Saturn (21 Jan 1991). In the last passage it met Pluto (27 Nov 2010). It returns on 7 Mar 2028.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Capricorn (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1953–55 | 23 Sep 1953 – 13 Apr 1955 |
| 1972–73 | 5 May 1972 – 22 Nov 1973 |
| 1990–92 | 15 Dec 1990 – 4 Jul 1992 |
| 2009–11 | 27 Jul 2009 – 13 Feb 2011 |
| 2028–29 | 7 Mar 2028 – 24 Sep 2029 |
What it is like. Comfort zones are cosy but small. Practical step: set one long-term goal and take the first step.
What does North Node in Aquarius mean?
North Node in Aquarius (South Node in Leo) asks you to grow into community, objectivity and service to the group. You may need to be special or the centre of attention. Your path is to share the spotlight and work for a cause. The gift from Leo is warmth; the work is detachment.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node is in Aquarius now (27°20' Aquarius on 8 Oct 2026); this passage runs 18 Aug 2026 – 7 Mar 2028. It meets Pluto on 30 Nov 2027. In its previous Aquarius passage (7 Jan 2008 – 27 Jul 2009) it met Neptune (28 Apr 2008), Chiron (28 Jul 2008) and Jupiter (11 Feb 2009). Solar eclipses fall on the Aquarius side of the axis in this passage (6 Feb 2027, annular solar eclipse at 17°37' Aquarius; 26 Jan 2028, annular solar eclipse at 6°10' Aquarius).
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Aquarius (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1952–53 | 6 Mar 1952 – 23 Sep 1953 |
| 1970–72 | 16 Oct 1970 – 5 May 1972 |
| 1989–90 | 28 May 1989 – 15 Dec 1990 |
| 2008–09 | 7 Jan 2008 – 27 Jul 2009 |
| 2026–28 | 18 Aug 2026 – 7 Mar 2028 |
What it is like. Your best work comes when it is not about you. Practical step: join a group working for something you care about.
North Node in Aquarius: common questions
- When is the North Node in Aquarius? From 18 Aug 2026 – 7 Mar 2028, according to our chart engine. It next returns on 30 Mar 2045.
What does North Node in Pisces mean?
North Node in Pisces (South Node in Virgo) asks you to grow into faith, compassion and surrender. You may over-analyse, worry and try to control every detail. Your path is to trust, create and let go. The gift from Virgo is skill; the work is faith.
Ephemeris facts. The North Node's Pisces passage ran 29 Jan 2025 – 18 Aug 2026. In that passage it met Neptune (23 Feb 2025) and Saturn (14 Apr 2025). In the passage before, it met Uranus (20 Mar 2007). It returns on 10 Sep 2043.
| Passage | Dates North Node was in Pisces (UT) |
|---|---|
| 1950–52 | 17 Aug 1950 – 6 Mar 1952 |
| 1969–70 | 29 Mar 1969 – 16 Oct 1970 |
| 1987–89 | 8 Nov 1987 – 28 May 1989 |
| 2006–08 | 19 Jun 2006 – 7 Jan 2008 |
| 2025–26 | 29 Jan 2025 – 18 Aug 2026 |
What it is like. Perfection is a trap. Practical step: spend time each day on something with no measurable result.
North Node in the houses
The North Node's house shows the area of life where you grow most, and the South Node, in the opposite house, the area you already know well. Houses depend on the exact birth time and place, so a time that is out by even half an hour can move the nodes into neighbouring houses. The houses below use the Placidus system, the default in our chart engine.
North Node in the 1st house
North Node in the 1st house (South Node in the 7th) asks you to grow into independence and a clear sense of self. You may define yourself through partners and accommodate too much. Your path is to know what you want and act on it. The gift from the 7th is understanding others; the work is self-trust.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was just below the eastern horizon when you were born, and the South Node just above the western horizon.
What it is like. Relationships come easily, but you lose yourself in them. Personal projects restore you.
North Node in the 2nd house
North Node in the 2nd house (South Node in the 8th) asks you to grow into self-reliance and your own values. You may depend on shared resources, crisis or other people's power. Your path is to earn, build and value what is yours. The gift from the 8th is depth; the work is simplicity.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was below the eastern horizon, a couple of hours from rising.
What it is like. Financial independence and a calm life are your growth edge.
North Node in the 3rd house
North Node in the 3rd house (South Node in the 9th) asks you to grow into curiosity, local life and everyday communication. You may be preoccupied with big truths and distant horizons. Your path is to listen, learn and connect with the people around you. The gift from the 9th is vision; the work is attention to detail.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was just past the lowest point of the sky, on the eastern side.
What it is like. Conversations with neighbours and siblings teach you more than travel.
North Node in the 4th house
North Node in the 4th house (South Node in the 10th) asks you to grow into home, family and inner life. You may be driven by career and public image. Your path is to build emotional roots and a private life. The gift from the 10th is competence; the work is vulnerability.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was near the lowest point of the sky, directly beneath your birthplace, with the South Node near the top.
What it is like. Public success comes easily but feels hollow without a home. Family is your growth.
North Node in the 5th house
North Node in the 5th house (South Node in the 11th) asks you to grow into creativity, romance and personal joy. You may hide in groups or causes. Your path is to express yourself, love and play. The gift from the 11th is friendship; the work is daring to stand out.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was below the western horizon, hours after it had set.
What it is like. Creative risk and romance are your path, even when the group feels safer.
North Node in the 6th house
North Node in the 6th house (South Node in the 12th) asks you to grow into practical service, health and routine. You may retreat into solitude, dreams or escape. Your path is to engage with daily work and care for your body. The gift from the 12th is compassion; the work is structure.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was just below the western horizon, having set.
What it is like. Regular routines and useful work ground your spiritual gifts.
North Node in the 7th house
North Node in the 7th house (South Node in the 1st) asks you to grow into partnership and cooperation. You may be used to going it alone. Your path is to share, compromise and let others in. The gift from the 1st is self-reliance; the work is relationship.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was just above the western horizon, about to set, and the South Node just below the eastern horizon.
What it is like. Doing everything yourself is a habit; partnerships are your growth.
North Node in the 8th house
North Node in the 8th house (South Node in the 2nd) asks you to grow into shared intimacy, transformation and trust. You may cling to your own resources and comfort. Your path is to share, merge and change. The gift from the 2nd is stability; the work is letting go.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was in the upper sky on the western side, moving towards setting.
What it is like. Deep relationships and shared ventures change you.
North Node in the 9th house
North Node in the 9th house (South Node in the 3rd) asks you to grow into meaning, faith and broad horizons. You may be busy with information, errands and chatter. Your path is to study, travel and find your truth. The gift from the 3rd is curiosity; the work is commitment to a vision.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was high in the sky, west of the highest point.
What it is like. Travel, study and philosophy expand you.
North Node in the 10th house
North Node in the 10th house (South Node in the 4th) asks you to grow into public life, career and responsibility. You may hide in home and family. Your path is to step out into the world and take on a role. The gift from the 4th is emotional depth; the work is visibility.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was near the top of the sky, close to its highest point, with the South Node near the lowest point.
What it is like. The world needs your contribution; home will still be there.
North Node in the 11th house
North Node in the 11th house (South Node in the 5th) asks you to grow into community, friendship and shared goals. You may need personal attention and drama. Your path is to work with others for something bigger. The gift from the 5th is creativity; the work is service to the group.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node was high in the eastern sky, past its rising and climbing towards the top.
What it is like. Groups and causes bring fulfilment beyond the spotlight.
North Node in the 12th house
North Node in the 12th house (South Node in the 6th) asks you to grow into faith, solitude and spirituality. You may be caught in work, worry and control. Your path is to rest, reflect and trust. The gift from the 6th is skill; the work is surrender.
Where it was in the sky. The North Node had just risen above the eastern horizon.
What it is like. Retreat, meditation and compassion are your growth edge.
Your nodal cycle: nodal return and reversal
When is my nodal return? At ages 18.6, 37.2, 55.8, 74.5 and 93.1. Because the mean node moves at a steady pace, our chart engine's exact hits give the same ages for everyone born on 1 January of every fifth year from 1915 to 2020. Nodal returns are often turning points, when life pushes you back onto your path.
Ephemeris facts. The nodal reversal, when the North Node crosses your natal South Node, is exact at ages 9.3, 27.9, 46.5, 65.2 and 83.8, halfway between the returns. The table gives the exact dates for three sample births (12:00 UT on 1 January). Separately, the node re-enters the same sign every 18.61 years in the engine's 1900–2100 sign-entry record.
| Event | Age (identical in all 22 sample births) | Born 1 Jan 1975 | Born 1 Jan 1990 | Born 1 Jan 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodal reversal 1 (North Node on natal South Node) | 9.3 | 22 Apr 1984 | 23 Apr 1999 | 23 Apr 2014 |
| Nodal return 1 | 18.6 | 12 Aug 1993 | 12 Aug 2008 | 13 Aug 2023 |
| Nodal reversal 2 (North Node on natal South Node) | 27.9 | 2 Dec 2002 | 2 Dec 2017 | 3 Dec 2032 |
| Nodal return 2 | 37.2 | 24 Mar 2012 | 25 Mar 2027 | 25 Mar 2042 |
| Nodal reversal 3 (North Node on natal South Node) | 46.5 | 14 Jul 2021 | 14 Jul 2036 | 15 Jul 2051 |
| Nodal return 3 | 55.8 | 3 Nov 2030 | 3 Nov 2045 | 3 Nov 2060 |
| Nodal reversal 4 (North Node on natal South Node) | 65.2 | 23 Feb 2040 | 23 Feb 2055 | 23 Feb 2070 |
| Nodal return 4 | 74.5 | 15 Jun 2049 | 15 Jun 2064 | 16 Jun 2079 |
| Nodal reversal 5 (North Node on natal South Node) | 83.8 | 5 Oct 2058 | 5 Oct 2073 | 5 Oct 2088 |
| Nodal return 5 | 93.1 | 25 Jan 2068 | 25 Jan 2083 | 25 Jan 2098 |
What it is like. At your nodal return, opportunities aligned with your North Node often appear: a new direction, relationship or calling. At the nodal reversal, old patterns resurface and you may feel pulled backwards. Both are chances to choose growth.
Eclipses and the nodes
Why do eclipses happen near the nodes? An eclipse happens when a New or Full Moon occurs close to the nodes, where the Moon's path crosses the Sun's. So eclipses always fall near the signs of the nodal axis, and they move backwards through the zodiac with the nodes. Today that axis is Aquarius–Leo.
Ephemeris facts. Our chart engine lists 913 eclipses between 1900 and 2100: 454 solar and 459 lunar, with 4 to 7 in a year. The table shows each eclipse from 2026 to 2028 and whether the Sun was near the North or South Node.
| Date (UT) | Eclipse | Position | Sun near the |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 12:12 | Annular solar eclipse | 28°50' Aquarius | North Node |
| 3 Mar 2026 11:34 | Total lunar eclipse | 12°51' Virgo | North Node |
| 12 Aug 2026 17:46 | Total solar eclipse | 20°02' Leo | South Node |
| 28 Aug 2026 04:13 | Partial lunar eclipse | 4°51' Pisces | South Node |
| 6 Feb 2027 16:00 | Annular solar eclipse | 17°37' Aquarius | North Node |
| 20 Feb 2027 23:13 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 1°58' Virgo | North Node |
| 18 Jul 2027 16:03 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 25°57' Capricorn | South Node |
| 2 Aug 2027 10:07 | Total solar eclipse | 9°55' Leo | South Node |
| 17 Aug 2027 07:14 | Penumbral lunar eclipse | 24°04' Aquarius | South Node |
| 12 Jan 2028 04:13 | Partial lunar eclipse | 21°33' Cancer | North Node |
| 26 Jan 2028 15:08 | Annular solar eclipse | 6°10' Aquarius | North Node |
| 6 Jul 2028 18:20 | Partial lunar eclipse | 15°15' Capricorn | South Node |
| 22 Jul 2028 02:56 | Total solar eclipse | 29°50' Cancer | South Node |
| 31 Dec 2028 16:52 | Total lunar eclipse | 10°34' Cancer | North Node |
What it is like. Eclipses near your natal planets or angles are traditionally read as turning points. Our article on eclipse season and the Sun page go further.
North Node aspects
On our site an aspect lives on the page of the faster body, and every planet moves faster than the nodes in that ordering, so each planet's contacts with the North Node are on that planet's page.
| North Node contact | Where we cover it | Next conjunction from our engine |
|---|---|---|
| Moon–North Node | Moon page | monthly |
| Mercury–North Node | Mercury page | yearly |
| Venus–North Node | Venus page | yearly |
| Sun–North Node | Sun page | yearly, at eclipse season |
| Mars–North Node | Mars page | about every 1.71 years |
| Jupiter–North Node | Jupiter page | 25 Nov 2030 |
| Saturn–North Node | Saturn page | 12 Jul 2036 |
| Chiron–North Node | Chiron page | 17 Nov 2038 |
| Uranus–North Node | Uranus page | 16 Oct 2037 |
| Neptune–North Node | Neptune page | 5 Oct 2041 |
| Pluto–North Node | Pluto page | 30 Nov 2027 |
Planets on the North Node or South Node. A planet conjunct your North Node is a tool for growth: use it consciously. A planet conjunct your South Node is a well-developed talent that can become a comfort zone. Planets square the nodes, sometimes called skipped steps, point to lessons you must integrate before moving forward.
What does it mean when the North Node is conjunct Uranus? Your path asks you to be original and free; see Uranus–North Node. Uranus conjunct the South Node suggests a natural rebel streak that can become restlessness.
North Node in synastry
Is your North Node your soulmate? Not literally, but when another person's planet sits on your North Node, the relationship often feels fated and pushes you towards growth. A planet on your South Node feels deeply familiar, as if you have known each other before, but can keep you in old patterns.
What it is like. Sun, Moon or Venus contacts to the nodes are the strongest. North Node contacts encourage growth; South Node contacts bring comfort and karma to resolve. Many lasting relationships have both. When someone's Uranus sits on your North Node, the bond shakes up your direction: exciting, unpredictable and liberating, if you can live with surprise.
The gift is growth through relationship. The work is not mistaking familiarity for destiny.
Rahu and Ketu in Vedic astrology
In Vedic astrology the North Node is Rahu and the South Node is Ketu. They are counted among the nine grahas and are always opposite each other. Rahu stands for desire, ambition and the foreign; Ketu for detachment, spirituality and the past. Our engine places the mean North Node at 3°06' Aquarius in the sidereal zodiac (Lahiri ayanamsa 24.23°).
What if Rahu is in the 9th house? Rahu in the 9th brings unconventional beliefs, interest in foreign cultures and teachers, and sometimes friction with tradition or the father. Ketu in the 3rd gives courage without much concern for recognition.
Best house for Rahu. Classical texts favour Rahu in the upachaya houses, the 3rd, 6th, 10th and 11th, where malefics are said to improve over time.
Rahu and Ketu mahadasha. In the Vimshottari dasha system, Rahu's period lasts 18 years and Ketu's 7. Neither is simply "worse": Rahu's period often brings ambition and change, Ketu's withdrawal and spiritual focus, and results depend on their house, sign and dispositor. Does Rahu mahadasha cause death? No reputable astrologer predicts death from a dasha alone; worrying predictions are best taken to a qualified practitioner, and health concerns to a doctor.
North Node FAQ
Is the North Node karmic?
In modern astrology the nodes are often called the karmic axis: the South Node shows patterns brought from the past, the North Node the growth this life asks for. Whether you read that literally or psychologically is up to you.
What is my South Node?
Always the sign and house exactly opposite your North Node. North Node in Aries means South Node in Libra, and so on.
How long does the North Node stay in a sign?
1.55 years for the mean node, in every sign, according to our chart engine.
Is the North Node always retrograde?
The mean node always moves backwards: our engine shows no forward re-entries into any sign between 1900 and 2100. The true node does move forward for short spells: 26 turns to direct motion in 2026, the longest lasting 6.2 days.
Mean node or true node: which should I use?
Both are valid. The mean node is the smoothed average and is what we use on this page; the true node includes the wobble.
What sign is the North Node in now?
Aquarius, at 27°20' Aquarius on 8 Oct 2026, until 7 Mar 2028.
Sources and method
Every date and position on this page comes from Astrology-API.io v3, the chart engine behind natalblueprint.com reports (tropical zodiac, geocentric apparent positions, Placidus houses, mean lunar node). We queried its ingress, aspect-search, eclipse, position, natal-transit and station endpoints for 1900–2100; no other astronomical data source was used. The 18.61-year nodal cycle is measured between the engine's ingress dates. Transit-to-natal dates and ages (your nodal returns and reversals) are exact hits from the engine's natal-transit search for sample births at 12:00 UT on 1 January of every fifth year from 1915 to 2020; an age is simply the time from that birth to the exact hit, and nothing is interpolated. The true-node figures come from its station search with node reversals switched on (2026). Orbs (8° for the Sun, Moon and angles, 6° otherwise) are our published site rule. Interpretations draw on Martin Schulman, Karmic Astrology, Volume 1: The Moon's Nodes and Reincarnation (1975), Jan Spiller, Astrology for the Soul (1997), and Steven Forrest, Yesterday's Sky: Astrology and Reincarnation (2008); the Vedic section follows the Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, and the dasha lengths are those of the Vimshottari system.
Go deeper with your own chart. Your nodes show where you have come from and where you are heading. A full natal reading shows your North and South Node by sign, house and aspect, and your timing report shows your nodal returns and the eclipses that touch your chart.