Moving Forward

I don't normally blog Astrology but I found this to be of interest, being it's in keeping with the healthy notion of moving forward. So here it is for all you astrology, (and would be astrology) buffs, enjoy!

North Node in Sagittarius and South Node in Gemini

03 March 2011 to 29 August 2012

The North Node of the Moon in our natal chart shows us the direction our Soul is wanting to move toward in this incarnation. It challenges us to leave past patterns and conditioning behind, symbolized by the South Node, and embrace a new way of being. Whatever astrological sign the North Node is in the South Node is in the opposite sign and together they show where we will be focused on the new, while releasing the old. The expression "been there, done that, don't need to do that again", is very appropriate for the shadow side of the South Node. Instead we want to embrace the knowledge gained in past lives and let it become wisdom that guides us as we learn the North Node lessons.

The Nodes change signs about every 18½ months and they always have backward motion. Since August 21, 2009 we have been working on Capricorn lessons, creating a new society, changing the dynamics of our family traditions, and being in our spiritual power in the world. Capricorn is a symbol for Soul Purpose. On March 03 the North Node will enter Sagittarius, the South Node Gemini. They will be visiting this pair until 29 August 2012. The last time they visited these signs was August 01, 1992 to February 01, 1994. It is helpful to look back and see what was happening in your life at that time for the lessons are back again.

Here is what the North Node in Sagittarius is asking you to focus on:

• To seek a spiritual path that allows you to discover and live your truth.
• To see what is happening in your life and the world from your Higher Consciousness.
• To seek experiences that free your spirit and allows you to manifest your vision.
• To develop your intuitive wisdom and listen to what others are saying beneath the surface. Hearing what they really mean.
• To connect with your Spiritual Teachers, both physical and metaphysical, and Divine Guidance.
• To believe in your true self and the inter connectedness of all belief systems. To let go of any dogma that prevents you from seeing yourself in the other.
• The Animal Totems for the North Node in Sagittarius are Elk - community, and Owl - wisdom.

The South Node in Gemini is asking you to release the following:

• Indecisiveness and scatteredness.
• The logical mind disregarding intuitive knowing.
• Wanting and needing more information before making a decision, creating delays.
• Skimming across the surface of life and not looking at the deeper meaning.
• Looking outside yourself for answers and not listening to your inner guidance.
• Talking too much and not hearing others.
• Being caught in duality and not being able to find the balance between left and right.

The points for the South Node in Gemini are the shadow aspects of the sign. The Animal Totem for Gemini is the Deer Tribe - strength, adaptability, sensitivity, and unconditional love.  Those are the attributes we are being asked to embrace with this Nodal journey through Sagittarius/Gemini.