In astrology, the South Node represents the point in the birth chart that symbolizes past karma, experiences, and patterns from previous lifetimes. Understanding the South Node can offer insights into the challenges and lessons we carry from our past lives and illuminate our path towards growth and fulfillment in this lifetime.
Let’s delve into the significance of the South Node in each zodiac sign and the negative karma associated with them, along with a glimpse of the direction each sign is headed in this life. This is just a peek, and there is much more to the South Node and past life Karma.
Many charts you get online do not show the South node, but most of them show the North node. The South node is always oppisit the North Node. If your South is Leo, then your North will be Aquarius. If you do not have your chart, you can get it on the site. If you already know your North Node, count six signs ahead. OK…here we go!
South Node and Karma
Aries ♈︎ (South Node in Aries): In past lives, individuals with this placement may have been overly impulsive, self-centered, and prone to conflict. They may have left negative karma related to selfish actions and disregarding the needs of others. In this life, they are learning to balance their assertiveness with consideration for others, cultivating patience and cooperation.
Taurus ♉︎ (South Node in Taurus): Those with the South Node in Taurus may have struggled with possessiveness, materialism, and resistance to change in past lives. They may have accumulated negative karma through stubbornness and an attachment to comfort and security. In this life, they are learning to embrace change, release attachment to material possessions, and cultivate inner resilience.
Gemini ♊︎ (South Node in Gemini): Individuals with this placement may have scattered their energy, engaged in gossip, and struggled with inconsistency and superficiality in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to dishonest communication and a lack of depth in relationships. In this life, they are learning to deepen their connections, communicate authentically, and cultivate focus and consistency.
Cancer ♋︎ (South Node in Cancer): Those with the South Node in Cancer may have been overly clingy, emotionally dependent, and driven by fear of abandonment in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to manipulation and emotional manipulation. In this life, they are learning to establish healthy boundaries, nurture themselves, and cultivate emotional independence.
Leo ♌︎ (South Node in Leo): In past lives, individuals with this placement may have been overly egotistical, attention-seeking, and prone to drama and arrogance. They may have left negative karma related to seeking validation and dominating others. In this life, they are learning to cultivate humility, express their creativity authentically, and lead with generosity and compassion.
Virgo ♍︎ (South Node in Virgo): Those with the South Node in Virgo may have been overly critical, perfectionistic, and self-critical in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to judgmental attitudes and nitpicking others. In this life, they are learning to embrace imperfection, release control, and cultivate self-compassion and acceptance.
Libra ♎︎ (South Node in Libra): Individuals with this placement may have been overly dependent on others for validation and approval, and may have struggled with indecision and people-pleasing in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to codependent relationships and avoiding confrontation. In this life, they are learning to assert their individuality, make decisions based on their own needs and values, and cultivate healthy relationships based on mutual respect and balance.
Scorpio ♏︎ (South Node in Scorpio): In past lives, individuals with this placement may have been secretive, manipulative, and obsessed with power and control. They may have left negative karma related to betrayal and emotional manipulation. In this life, they are learning to embrace vulnerability, trust, and authenticity, and cultivate deeper connections based on mutual trust and intimacy.
Sagittarius ♐︎ (South Node in Sagittarius): Those with the South Node in Sagittarius may have been restless, irresponsible, and prone to escapism in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to recklessness and a lack of commitment. In this life, they are learning to cultivate discipline, responsibility, and a sense of purpose, and to embrace the journey of self-discovery with integrity and authenticity.
Capricorn ♑︎ (South Node in Capricorn): Individuals with this placement may have been overly ambitious, rigid, and focused on material success at the expense of personal relationships and emotional fulfillment in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to ruthless ambition and exploiting others for personal gain. In this life, they are learning to prioritize their emotional well-being, cultivate authentic connections, and find balance between their professional and personal lives.
Aquarius ♒︎ (South Node in Aquarius): In past lives, individuals with this placement may have been emotionally detached, rebellious, and resistant to authority. They may have left negative karma related to alienation and disrupting social harmony. In this life, they are learning to connect with their emotions, embrace empathy and compassion, and contribute positively to society while honoring their individuality and unique perspective.
Pisces ♓︎ (South Node in Pisces): Those with the South Node in Pisces may have been overly idealistic, escapist, and prone to martyrdom in past lives. They may have left negative karma related to self-sacrifice and enabling destructive behavior. In this life, they are learning to establish healthy boundaries, discern reality from illusion, and cultivate self-care and spiritual grounding while serving others with compassion and wisdom.
The Nodes and planets
The South Node in each zodiac sign reveals the negative karma and challenges individuals may have carried from past lives, while also providing insights into the lessons they are here to learn and the direction they are headed in this lifetime. The South Node can also be in contact with a planet in your chart.
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