The Nodes of the Moon are not literal celestial bodies, but instead they are points of intersection. They are where the Sun and Moon’s orbits align. The north and south node are always opposite each other, just like the directions on a compass. These nodes shift signs approximately every 18-20 months.
The nodes dictate where Eclipses occur in the Zodiac. Since they are points where the Sun and Moon’s orbits align, when we have a New Moon or Full Moon near the nodes, we experience an Eclipse. Think about these points of alignment as high speed trains that quickly deliver us to a destination. They get straight to it and their energy can be somewhat intense.
The North Node represents True North. It’s the direction we are collectively heading, or the chapter humanity is studying. We will be learning the themes of Gemini until January 2022. The themes include freedom, communication, information and ideas.
As we embark on a new level of learning it’s key to take a moment to look back. What have we learned since November 2018? Where have we shifted? Where has the Universe gotten straight to the point?
Moving forward, we can take this wisdom and integrate it into these new cycles. Beginning in June, literally just yesterday, we got to experience the first Eclipse of this new season. Eclipses wake up situations and people.
"This full moon lunar eclipse will be forming an angry square with warrior planet Mars, bringing simmering anger and emotional pain to the surface. Simmering anger. Emotional pain. Those terms certainly reflect the experiences many of us have been having this week, as we watch and take part in protests aimed at fighting racial inequality, police brutality, and systemic racism in the United States."
- Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer at Astrology.com and Horoscope.com.
We have the chance to do things differently. This might mean we look to new places for our information. It’s what we think, how we speak to ourselves and what we say to others. This might mean we start to spread and share the innate wisdom within us. Ideas and attitudes can spread through communication. When communication is limited or censored, there is only so much room for innovation.
By becoming aware of the limitations and asking questions instead of complying, we fight for the freedom to communicate. As the North Node transits Gemini we are learning to embrace this approach. We don’t have to take everything at face value. We don’t have to believe all the facts or figures. But what we have to do is ask questions. As we ask questions, we create space for the truth to surface.
However, nothing worth creating is easy. Can we make space within our minds, attitudes and intellect? This is not something that will happen overnight; patience and perseverance are key. The North Node in Gemini is our homework and that requires a commitment on our part. The Universe isn’t going to hand us the clarity we seek. We have to commit to fighting for it. We are also learning that freedom is not something to take for granted. We are learning that true freedom starts within. It begins by believing in ourselves and committing to enquiring about the world around us. As we think critically and trust our innate knowings, we transform the world.
In your life, changes will manifest from the inside-out, and your thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes will shape your life events now more than ever. I hope these transits will assist you in reshaping and reimagining your life, so you can be a higher-octave version of yourself.
xoxo,
Kiti
