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The North Node: Your Soul's Direction

April 12, 2026·AstroSoul

The North Node (also called the True Node) is a mathematical point in the sky where the Moon's orbit crosses the Earth's orbital plane. In astrology, it represents your soul's evolutionary direction — the qualities and experiences you're being pulled toward in this lifetime.

Its opposite point, the South Node, shows where you've already been — past life patterns, natural comfort zones, and default behaviors that feel easy but may hold you back.

If your North Node is in Aries, you're learning courage and independence — likely coming from lifetimes of over-dependence. If it's in Libra, partnership and harmony are your growth edges, and you're moving away from a tendency toward selfishness or isolation.

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