PLANETARY ASPECTS TO LUNAR NODES

CONJUNCTIONS TO S. NODE:
Indicates karmic lessons which may take more than one lifetime to learn, or that certain tests will become lessons which they need to relearn. People who have attained a great deal of knowledge, wisdom or talent are therefore given opportunities to bring their accomplishments to a flowering conclusion.

CONJUNCTIONS TO N. NODE:
A conjunction to the N. Node indicate a need to leave the past behind in order to acquire a new set of lessons or conditions in this current lifetime. Attempts to fall back on the factors surrounding the S. Node also meet with some resistance forcing the individual to move into a completely fresh and challenging set of circumstances or experiences.

CONJUNCTIONS TO BOTH THE N. & S. NODE:
Indicate powerful conflicts need to be resolved within the current lifetime and cannot be delayed or shrugged off. By taking account of the most beneficial planet exerting its influence on the nodal point the individual may be able to develop enough strength of purpose or conviction to in order to overcome the negative energy of the other planet. If that planet is afflicted in some way then they may need to "attune" themselves to the more subtle, positive and refined aspects of that planet in order to move on in life.

SQUARES TO N. & S. NODES:
Squares to either the N. or S. Nodes inevitably produce distractions to their central purpose or theme in life. Where in past lives the person has allowed themselves to deviate or become dispersed from their goals, the need and challenge to focus themselves is now an even greater directive. This may manifest in many different ways depending on the planets involved, for example as agonising frustrations which seem to block them from their purpose (Uranus), lack of support or co-operation from others (Pluto) etc.

NORTH NODE SQUARE ASCENDANT:
Problems that need to be recognised and overcome may be caused through an anti-social outlook and disharmonious conduct within your social environment.

NORTH NODE SQUARE MIDHEAVEN:
Problems that need to be recognised and overcome may be caused by a disruptive and overbearing attitude that limits social and professional success. There may be a tendency to place your own personal interests and objectives above those of the community or the group to which you belongs.

TRINES TO S. NODE:
A Planetary Trine to the South Node will undoubtedly bring opportunities to relive and improve upon past circumstances. However, there is also the danger that things arrive too easily or that these opportunities are missed particularly if the Node is in a mutable house or water sign. In some instances the individual must learn or cultivate some self-respect otherwise there may be a tendency to opt out of life.

TRINES & SEXTILES TO N. NODE:
Planetary trines to the North Node indicate a richly rewarding life experience thereby allowing the soul to fully participate in its destiny and future karmic lessons. Generally speaking they will even be guided and assisted by others with whom in the past they have had some karmic link.

NORTH NODE TRINE ASCENDANT:
A North Node-Ascendant contact is a fortunate influence and suggests general personal well-being. It gives you the ability to get along well with others in social, domestic and romantic relationships.

NORTH NODE TRINE MIDHEAVEN:
North Node in aspect to the Midheaven brings the desire to associate with those who share the same ideas and social aspirations as yourself. Relationships are all-important and you are likely to be popular and successful - you tend to bring the personal touch into all your business and social affairs.

NORTH NODE SEXTILE ASCENDANT:
A North Node-Ascendant contact is a fortunate influence and suggests general personal well-being. It gives you the ability to get along well with others in social, domestic and romantic relationships.

NORTH NODE SEXTILE MIDHEAVEN:
North Node in aspect to the Midheaven brings the desire to associate with those who share the same ideas and social aspirations as yourself. Relationships are all-important and you are likely to be popular and successful - you tend to bring the personal touch into all your business and social affairs.

MUTUAL RECEPTION:
Whenever the ruling planet of either sign in which the Nodes are located is in the opposite spot then the matter of mutual reception must be considered within the interpretation. For example Venus (Ruler of Taurus/2nd house) conjunct the South Node in Scorpio in the 8th house.
In mutual reception circumstances relating to the past are so inextricably linked that it will be necessary for the individual to come to terms with the present via the past. Glimpses of their own past karma may be made available so that they may draw upon the past life in order to fulfil elements of the future.
CONJUNCTIONS TO THE NORTH NODE:

NORTH NODE CONJ/ASC >< OPP/DESC: (SQ/IC/MC)

This aspect allows individuals to develop their personalities according to prevailing social trends, popularity is likely and likewise some overt superficiality due to their initiatives or actions being dependent on the lowest common denominator or widespread beliefs/opinions. They are likely to be tall/lanky, cheerful and optimistic.
(NORTH NODE CONJUNCT ASCENDANT:)
This indicates that you have a social conscience and thereby get along well with others. A career in public relations would suit your temperament.

NORTH NODE CONJ/IC >< OPP/MC: (SQ/IC/MC)

This aspect allows individuals to develop their domestic life/family and home with ease - they may be appreciated by their family members who will in return most likely care for them in later years. There may be a strong attachment to their country of origin or home. Adversely unconscious clinging to a sense of identity based on family values or negative early childhood influences may create a strong "mother complex" in them.

NORTH NODE CONJ/DESC >< OPP/ASC: (SQ/IC/MC)

This aspect allows individuals to develop their marriage or business partnerships to great advantage while they may be indifferent to popular views or prevailing social trends. Adversely they may be dependent on the opinions of those within their immediate community or rely on others for social approval. An overt tendency to sit on the fence, to be indecisive and seek harmony at any price is also likely if this aspect is afflicted.
(NORTH NODE OPPOSITION ASCENDANT:)
Problems that need to be recognised and overcome may be caused through an anti-social outlook and disharmonious conduct within your social environment.

NORTH NODE CONJ/MC >< OPP/IC: (SQ/IC/MC)

This aspect allows individuals to develop their professional career and personal ambitions in line with mass political ideology or public appeal. In this respect they may find that people in authority or influence will be particularly useful or sympathetic to their personal achievements. Any negative aspects here may cause them to accept more responsibility than they can deal with or use those above and below them for their own ends.
NORTH NODE CONJUNCT MIDHEAVEN:
There is a desire to associate with those who share similar social aspirations to yourself, in order to share ideas and enthusiasm for joint ventures.

SOUTH NODE CONJ/ASC >< OPP/DESC: (SQ/IC/MC)

This aspect may create difficulties in the persons' lack of conformity to general social trends and the needs of others, primarily because they are too self-centred or individualistic. They may have difficulty asserting their own individuality through a positive or optimistic attitude to life.
SOUTH NODE CONJ/IC >< OPP/MC: (SQ/IC/MC)
This aspect may create difficulties in the persons' duties, or responsibilities towards home or family members. They may be particularly averse to domestic routine and need to develop a more caring attitude to other family members. Older family members may become a burden to them later in life and thwart their career, aims or ambitions.
NORTH NODE OPPOSITION MIDHEAVEN:
Problems that need to be recognised and overcome may be caused by a disruptive and overbearing attitude that limits social and professional success. There may be a tendency to place your own personal interests and objectives above those of the community or the group to which you belong.

SOUTH NODE CONJ/DESC >< OPP/ASC: (SQ/IC/MC)
This aspect may create difficulties in the persons' ability to cultivate good relationships with others especially marriage partners or business associates. They may lack tact and diplomacy, and may be impulsive, careless and rely too much on their own initiative and independence.

SOUTH NODE CONJ/MC >< OPP/IC: (SQ/IC/MC)
This aspect may create difficulties in the persons' ability to fully realise their career objectives, they may lack drive or persistence, or be thwarted by those in authority or influence, while poor timing (especially during Saturn transits) could delay or impair their judgement. Ingrained behaviour and personal habits may deny them public acclaim or recognition.

OTHER ASPECTS TO THE NORTH & SOUTH NODES:

ASPECTS TO THE PAR OF FORTUNE:
NORTH NODE OPPOSITION FORTUNA:
Problems may be experienced through an inability to get along with those within your immediate social and domestic environment.

NORTH NODE SEXTILE FORTUNA:
This influence suggests that you get great pleasure from associating with those who share the same ideas and social aspirations as yourself. Relationships are all-important and you are likely to be socially popular and successful.

NORTH NODE CONJUNCT PAR OF FORTUNA:
You attract friends with whom previous lifetime karmic bonds exist, and find great happiness in their company.

NORTH NODE TRINE FORTUNA:
This influence suggests that you get great pleasure from associating with those who share the same ideas and social aspirations as yourself. Relationships are all-important and you are likely to be socially popular and successful.