The north node in astrology tells you about the greater story arch of your life. Understanding the message and lessons of your north node will help you lean into the story and be an active player, instead of playing it safe in the comfort zone of your south node. North Node astrology helps you uncover your karmic blueprint and align your life with your soul’s highest path.
Read on for the sign and house of your north node to figure out what your soul’s journey will be in this lifetime!
What is the North Node?
In your birth chart you have both a north node and a south node. Your south node is what you are naturally good at, it’s your comfort zone. Your north node is your potential, it’s what your soul wants to achieve.
Dancing with Destiny: Your North Node Quest
Aries North Node
Relationships are necessary but the most important one is the one you have with yourself. Nurture your independence by living alone, traveling alone, or being an entrepreneur.
Taurus North Node
You are meant to enjoy this life, not be in constant pain. Do this by luxuriating in the 5 senses: nice fabrics, fine perfumes, delicious foods, beautiful songs, lots of art!
Gemini North Node
Staying open minded and cultivating a healthy curiosity is your soul’s goal in life. A penchant for being a bit dogmatic can sometimes hold you back, so you’ll need to keep learning and exploring in order to live out this north node.
Cancer North Node
Hard work and no love, makes this north node very unhappy. Your soul wants to cultivate a loving family (friends included) so that you have people to share your wins with.
Leo North Node
Your soul years to be a leader or performer. It is the very things that make you unique that are your ticket to stardom, so earn to embrace your freak flag!
Virgo North Node
The story arc of your life has to do with organization and practicality. There is a lot of creativity inside of you, but without solid routines to hold it, it can feel like wasted potential.
Libra North Node
Being a good friend and a loving partner is what your soul wants. You feel comfortable and confident on your own, but a solo life is not in the cards for you, learn how to be an amazing partner instead.
Scorpio North Node
You are a phoenix, meant to transform many times in this life. Your soul yearns for the type of beauty found in the darkness, so don’t play it safe in your comfort zone forever.
Sagittarius North Node
This life is meant to be one grand adventure, so staying in your hometown your whole life is not advised. Book the flight, take the opportunity and dive into the wide and wonderful world, your soul will thank you.
Capricorn North Node
You are supposed to be successful, but you’ll need to cultivate a clear definition of success. Big dreams take years of hard work, and that’s exactly what you’re here to learn how to do.
Aquarius North Node
Your soul wants you to reject the need to be loved by everyone. In order to be the innovative thinker you’re destined to become, you’ll need to question the status quo and march to the beat of your own drum.
Pisces North Node
Reject perfectionism and embrace the messiness of creative life. You are here to heal on a spiritual level, so learn to think big picture and don’t worry about the details.
What Are “Houses” in Astrology?
Houses show you where the lessons and boons of each placement will play out in your life. Knowing what house your north node is in will help you to better understand where in your life this growth takes place. Don’t know where yours is? Calculate your birth chart here.
1st House North Node
This has to do with your appearance and body, your personality and how you view the world. A North node here means that your unique individuality is where the story of your life plays out.
2nd House North Node
This house has to do with money, possessions, resources and self worth. A north node here may seek financial or personal security.
3rd House North Node
This is the house of learning and socializing. A north node here points towards communication as the field where your north node plays.
4th House North node
Having a 4th house north node means that your soul’s journey has to do with the home, house, family and the impressions left from early childhood.
5th House North Node
This house rules over pleasure, fun and creativity. If your north node sits here it’s because you are meant to cultivate a delicious life full of pleasure and fun.
6th House North Node
If you have a 6th house north node, then your soul’s journey has to do with health, wellness, work and routines.
7th House North Node
This is the house of serious partnerships like marriage or business partners. With the north node here you are destined to meet and create a life (in some way, shape or form) with a soul mate.
8th House North Node
With the north node here, the focus of your soul’s journey takes place in the realm of the spiritual, as opposed to the tangible.
9th House North Node
With a 9th house north node, your soul’s journey happens through higher learning, far away travel, the study of philosophy and/or religion.
10th House North Node
This is the house of public appearances and career success. If your north node is here you are meant to chase after that big career dream of yours!
11 House North Node
This is the house of community building and community dreams. If you have your north node here, your soul’s journey is to make the world a better place.
12th House North Node
If you have a 12th house north node, your soul longs for rebirth, spiritual experiences and finding light in the darkness.
Want to dive deeper into North Node astrology? Explore what your South Node reveals about your past life patterns—and how they shape your future.
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