In Vedic astrology, some placements are considered extremely important. Among them, the North Node (Rahu) and South Node (Ketu) in your birth chart are significant in telling you about your life purpose. Also known as the Axis of Destiny, these two points can tell you about the core lessons you were born for. Your soul came on Earth for a life purpose, to learn and the talents you bring from previous lifetimes. Unlike planets, the nodes are mathematical points where the Moon’s orbit intersects the Sun’s path. This can reveal a lot about your life purpose. Let’s find out more:South Node (Ketu): Your past life skills, comfort, karmic baggageThe South Node represents everything familiar, your past life experiences, and karmic patterns. It shows where you operate on autopilot. These traits feel effortless because your soul has mastered them over multiple incarnations.However, the South Node also reveals karmic baggage. The habits that once kept you safe but now hold you back. The key lesson is not to abandon these traits.Understand with examples:South Node in Aries is boldness and a fighter spiritSouth Node in Libra is deep relationship skills and diplomacySouth Node in Capricorn is leadership qualities and a strong work ethicNorth Node: Your soul mission
The North Node is the opposite point of the South Node and symbolises what your soul is born for in this lifetime. It often feels uncomfortable in early years because its qualities are new, unfamiliar, and challenging. But embracing the North Node is what unlocks your ultimate fulfillment and highest potential.Understand with examples:North Node in Leo makes you shine, and embrace self-expression.North Node in Pisces pushes you toward spirituality, surrender, and compassion.North Node in Taurus guides you toward stability, patience, and self-worth.As per astrologers, the more you align with your North Node, the more opportunities, and abundance you attract. It’s the direction that your soul nudges you toward repeatedly, especially during major life turning points.Why the Axis of Destiny matters
Understanding your nodal axis gives deep clarity on:Career choices that align with your soul purposeRelationship patterns you’re meant to evolve throughPersonal blocks you must releaseKarmic cycles that show up repeatedlyLife phases where you’re pushed into growthEvery 18 years, a person experiences a Nodal Return, a time when your life purpose becomes impossible to ignore. These years (18, 36, 54, 72) often bring major shifts in one’s life.When these two nodes are balanced, your life becomes meaningful and guided.
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