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South Node in Aries
The South Node in Aries is the familiar ground of self-reliance, initiative and doing it alone; the North Node in Libra asks for partnership and fairness. The habit is easy to fall back into and the growth lies in the other direction.
| South Node signifies | the familiar, what is released |
|---|---|
| Aries is | fire, cardinal — initiative, courage, a quick start |
| Sign ruler | Mars |
| South 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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See also Aries rising and South Node in the other signs.
Common questions
What does South Node in Aries mean?
The South Node in Aries is the familiar ground of self-reliance, initiative and doing it alone; the North Node in Libra asks for partnership and fairness.
Is South Node strong in Aries?
South Node in Aries is no dignity scheme applies. The house and aspects in your own chart decide how it plays out.