North Node

The North Node (also called Rahu or the Dragon's Head) is not a physical object but a mathematical point where the Moon's orbit crosses the Sun's path. Think of it as a compass pointing toward your personal growth: it shows the qualities and experiences that feel unfamiliar but deeply necessary. It's like a career counselor who says, 'I know you're comfortable doing X, but your real fulfillment lies in Y.' Following your North Node often feels uncomfortable at first because it asks you to stretch beyond your defaults, but leaning into it brings a sense of purpose that nothing else quite matches. The sign shows the qualities you're developing; the house shows where that growth unfolds. North Node in the 7th house? Your growth comes through partnership, even if you're fiercely independent by nature. Eclipses occur near the nodes, amplifying their transformative power and often triggering sudden shifts in the areas of life the nodes touch. The nodes change signs roughly every 18 months.