North Node in Aries

The North Node in Aries points toward independence, courage and the self's own desire; the South Node in Libra is the familiar habit of deferring, pleasing and living through others. The growing edge is to act alone and let it be enough.

In plain words

The North Node stands for where your life is heading. In Aries, that works in an Aries way: quick, brave and impatient. You act first and think about it later.

Full guide

North Node signifies	appetite, growth, direction
Aries is	fire, cardinal — initiative, courage, a quick start
Sign ruler	Mars
North Node here is	no dignity scheme applies

Reading it by degree

Within Aries the placement is coloured by its decan (the ten-degree face) and its bound (the Egyptian term), each with a planetary ruler of its own. Your chart shows both for every planet.

Decans (faces) of Aries

0°–10°	Mars
10°–20°	Sun
20°–30°	Venus

Egyptian bounds of Aries

0°–6°	Jupiter
6°–12°	Venus
12°–20°	Mercury
20°–25°	Mars
25°–30°	Saturn

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Common questions

What does North Node in Aries mean?

The North Node in Aries points toward independence, courage and the self's own desire; the South Node in Libra is the familiar habit of deferring, pleasing and living through others.

Is North Node strong in Aries?

North Node in Aries is no dignity scheme applies. The house and aspects in your own chart decide how it plays out.

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