Lunar nodes are the points at which the orbits of the Earth and the Moon intersect. On the astrological chart, they look like two opposing points - the North and South nodes - that rotate around the Earth, passing a full revolution in 19 years. During the birth of a person, the lunar nodes are in certain sectors, which forms the further fate and character of the person. This article will discuss what the Northern Node in the 12th house of the horoscope influences.
What are lunar nodes?
The northern or ascending node is a conditional point on the ecliptic, from where the moon begins its movement along northern celestial latitude. Rounding the Earth and again reaching the plane of the Solar Orbit, the Moon crosses it at the South, or descending node. Symbolically, nodes are indicated by an arc with two circles at the ends. The difference is that the arc of the Ascending node is turned up, and the Descending one is down.
What controls the South Node?
In astrology, the lunar nodes are associated with the purpose of man and determine his lifestyle. The southern node - Ketu - is associated with the abilities with which the individual is born - these are our dispositions, talents and inclinations that allow us to go with the flow and move along the path of least resistance. On the one hand, a reliable life foundation can be built on these qualities, because they will always stay with us. On the other hand, if you rely only on the usual, you can not catch the impulse that encourages development, and get bogged down in routine. The qualities of the South Node should be treated as something that one can push off from - and strive in the completely opposite direction.
What is the Northern Node responsible for?
Opposite qualities are controlled by the Northern Node - Rahu. He is responsible for our development and those tasks that have to be overcome on the way to a better "I". If the South Node is a clear past, then the North is an uncharted future and all the obstacles to it. The tasks that Rahu defines are the most suitable for our comprehensive development. Moving towards the goals of the Ascending node is always accompanied by obstacles that can raise doubts: are you moving in the right direction? Perhaps fate is preparing barriers for you because it wants to turn you around, hinting that you have chosen the wrong path? In fact, this is the nature of the tasks of the Northern Node.
The nodes are always in opposing sectors of the horoscope, symbolizing the internal conflict between the development methods: to choose the easiest tasks for yourself (Ketu) or to start doing something that you have never done (Rahu).
What does the 12th house mean?
In an individual horoscope, the ecliptic plane is divided into 12 sectors, called houses. Each such sector is responsible for a specific area in human life. If you imagine the natal chart of the horoscope as a clock dial, then the countdown of houses will start from the figure 9 in the direction counterclockwise. Thus, the twelfth watch house will be a sector from 9 to 10.
It is believed that the division into houses is associated with the characteristics of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each house has its own ruler: the horoscope begins with Aries, therefore, Aries is the ruler of the first house, Taurus - the second and so on. The control sign defines the energies prevailing in the sector of the house. So, the first house is the sphere of our "I", the way we express ourselves to the world. The second house is the sphere of material accumulations and attachments.
The twelfth house is “under the jurisdiction” of the sign of Pisces and is responsible for the manifestation of the divine and mystical in our lives. From the first house - our ego - to the last, a person goes the way of development from opposing himself to the world to completely merge with it. In addition, the twelfth house can denote any manifestation of secrets and the unknown in our lives. This is the side of the personality that we are not showing to anyone. Sometimes this house is even interpreted as a container of internal demons, with whom we are afraid to fight in the open.
In a negative aspect, the twelfth house can also mean internal problems that we not only hide from the world, but even are afraid to admit to ourselves in them. He can point out potential enemies - which people we should be afraid of. In addition, the twelfth house alludes to work or stay in secret institutions.
How they manifest themselves at home depends on the position of celestial bodies in the ecliptic plane during our birth. Depending on the time of year and the point on the map, the sky “turns around” so that the horoscope pattern becomes unique. Planets fall within the boundaries of the houses, and the houses themselves are superimposed on the sectors of the zodiac signs. Lunar nodes are also located on the celestial map - let's look at what gives the presence of the Northern node in the 12th house.
Rahu in the twelfth house
We remember that the Ascending Knot indicates the tasks that we have to overcome for the sake of spiritual development. In this regard, being in the Northern lunar node in house 12 is very indicative. Given that the twelfth house is responsible for everything mysterious, mystical and even religious in a person’s life, then Rahu within this house hints that a person should pay a lot of attention to the knowledge of the non-material side of the world and spiritual affairs.
Such people may feel an unreasonable craving for the mystical and a desire to learn the secrets of being. This can equally be expressed in a tendency to solitude, and, conversely, to sacrifice your time and desire to help people. Often people with the North Node in the 12th house choose ministry as their karmic path. This may be expressed in belonging to a religious community, charitable or missionary organization.
The northern node in the 12th house of a woman makes her spiritually and emotionally receptive. Since women are usually more sensitive than men, Rahu in the twelfth house easily contributes to the development of their intuition. Such decision makers often rely on an inner voice. They try to live in harmony with the outside world and are easily influenced by the forces of the universe (the movement of stars, the change of seasons).
Transit nodes
In astrology, transit is the displacement of planets and nodes relative to their initial position at the birth of a person. It is on the basis of transit that predictive astrology works - taking into account exactly how the planet moved and in which sector it is now located, we can draw certain conclusions about its impact on the spheres of life and the fate of man. Each planet has a transit period - the time during which it makes a complete revolution and returns to its original position at birth. For lunar nodes, this period is 18 years and 6 months.
In practice, the cycle of lunar nodes is displayed as a new stage in the search for their own destiny - at 19, 38, 57 and 76 years. When, every 9 years, the North Node passes through the position of the South, and vice versa, this is often expressed by significant changes in human life - 9, 27, 45 and 63 years.
Transit of the Northern Node through the 12th house
In their movement along the ecliptic, both lunar nodes pass successively all the houses of the horoscope, in a certain way aspecting events in human life. If in the house at this time there is any planet inherent in the natal chart, this is displayed in a person’s life as a significant event in the sphere for which this house is responsible. The transit of the Northern Node home makes you focus on each of the areas of your life in turn. In fact, if you follow the transit of this node, you can quite harmoniously restore order in your life.
Astrologers always recommend to be interested in what kind of house the lunar nodes in your horoscope are going through right now - so you can clearly determine what exactly to focus on now. Passing through the house of Rahu activates and sets before you new tasks, by completing which you will advance a notch in your development.
The transit of the Northern Node through the 12th house means an increase in interest in mysticism and the occult sphere. A certain inexplicable event may occur that will entail a surge in passion for secrets and the unknown. The twelfth house is considered the abode of the unconscious - even if what is happening in a person’s life has nothing to do with magic and esotericism, the changes will still affect the spiritual side of his life.
What is synastry?
A synastry in astrology is the compatibility of two people by date of birth. It is calculated by comparing natal horoscopes. Astrologers consider how natal charts overlap each other: how houses relate to each other, at what angle planets are located to each other. This provides prerequisites for identifying possible conflicts and, conversely, shows what issues you and your partner are likely to agree on. Experienced astrologers, when looking at the cards, can see with the naked eye the main trends of both horoscopes. If the planet from the partner’s horoscope is in another sector or enters a house that is empty in your horoscope, this may cause some controversy.
It also happens that in the natal charts of two people there are no coincidences or contradictions - most often in this case, the partners simply become indifferent to each other after some time.
North Node in Synastry Homes
If between the lunar nodes in your horoscope and the horoscope of a partner you can see some kind of interaction, then this means that the connection between you is deep and mutual. Often, such a synastry is interpreted as karmic attachment, with the South Node as a connection with the past, and the North as an orientation to the future. How exactly you influence each other depends on how exactly the Southern and Northern nodes are located in the partner’s houses.
If their position completely coincides in both horoscopes, this means that you are moving together towards a common goal and fully support each other in this. If, on the contrary, the lunar nodes occupy opposite positions in relation to each other - then the partner will become for you the personification of those qualities that you need to learn.
Conflicts can occur if the nodes in one of the horoscopes are 90 degrees shifted relative to the other, for example, the Northern node in the 12th house of a woman and in the 9th or 8th in a man. This position of the signs is called quadrature, and it is always accompanied by some kind of confrontation. In this case, partners may have inconsistent life tasks (for one - to learn how to save money, for the other - to begin to afford more), following which will inevitably cause controversy and clarification of relationships. The solution is to learn from each other.
If the position of the nodes in the horoscopes of partners differs by 120 degrees (trigon) or 60 degrees (sextile) - this is a good indicator. In such cases, the experience of one is harmoniously supplemented by the knowledge of the other.
Rahu's position in the 12th house: zodiac signs
How exactly the South or North nodes in the houses will affect you depends on many factors. For example, not only from the house in which it is currently (or the moment of birth), but also from the zodiac sign, which during this period of time controls this sector. We already know that the North Node in the 12th house is responsible for the appearance of the mystical in your life and spiritual changes. The more exact nature of these changes is determined by the zodiac sign.
The northern node in the 12th house in Aries characterizes you as a strong and assertive personality, prone to bright and noble impulses of the soul - compassion or even sacrifice. These people make heroes who perform feats for the benefit of others. The spiritual development of such a person occurs through self-knowledge and the study of their capabilities.
The northern node in the 12th house in Taurus reports on communion with the spiritual through the material. The sign of Taurus is responsible for practicality, attachment to the material world and the ability to manage finances. People with this aspect often become major patrons of art, striving to achieve forgiveness of the soul through donations to religious or charitable organizations.
The northern node in the 12th house in Gemini means that it is very difficult for a person to plunge into the depths of his own mind. Twins are always distinguished by their superficiality and ease of perception, as well as their readiness to quickly part with trusted information - this complicates their ability to keep secrets. On the other hand, if such individuals are so communicative, then the spiritual path for them can be expressed in missionary work and the dissemination of knowledge.
The northern node in the 12th house in Cancer speaks of family affection. For such a person, service can be expressed in the ability to give everything for the sake of relatives and friends. These people come out not sparing themselves doctors, as well as educators and teachers who devote their time to calling to work with children. They have an innate tendency towards mysticism - knowing the unknown as if makes the world a little safer.
The ascending node in Leo in the 12th house causes a wave of internal contradictions. Leo always strives to shine on stage, but the twelfth house does not tolerate unnecessary noise. Even in an atmosphere of solitude, Leo will look for an audience and retinue instead of focusing on his inner sensations. The aspect of serving society for Leo is interesting only as long as he feels himself the master of the situation.
People who have a Rahu node in Virgo in the 12th house are able to work for the good of society, like no other. The sign of Virgo always symbolizes increased responsibility. Work for them is a way to escape from internal problems: the owners of Rahu in Virgo believe that they must act, no matter what happens. They are very practical, therefore they do not associate with the mystical side of life - they simply do not believe in it.
The northern node in the 12th house in Libra indicates that its owner, even in selfless service to society, does not lose a rational approach. Such people are compliant and considerate, and if they marry, they completely focus on the partner.
The Rahu knot in Scorpio defines a significant propensity for mysticism. Such people usually have developed intuition and are subject to the influence of natural forces. Serving society begins solely with his own interests - for the sake of another internal transformation. Perfect for working in secret organizations.
The northern lunar node in the 12th house in Sagittarius indicates the type of "roaming philosopher" - the personification of free mind. Such people give up a lot to spread their spiritual ideas. If they believe in something, then they are ready to prove it not only in word, but also in deed. The mystical is perceived through feelings - their sensory sensations are multifaceted and bring extraordinary experiences.
Rahu in Capricorn in the twelfth house says that service to society is directly related to a career. These are persistent and restrained people with the innate talent of the organizer. They are able to keep a finger on the pulse of events and direct the course of affairs. They rely more on their minds than logic, therefore they are ready to believe in the mystical with difficulty.
The ascending node in Aquarius within the twelfth house is inherent in those who from birth are prone to disinterested altruism. Their ministry is expressed in independent and original activity, which forms a certain circle of friends and supporters around them. They hardly believe in mysticism, but rely on luck in many ways.
The northern node in Pisces is a sign of an increased propensity for mysticism. Pisces is considered one of the most spiritual signs of the zodiac, and if this sector also coincides with the twelfth house, then even more so. For such people, faith (by all means) becomes a strong support and inner core. Isolation from others is taken for granted.