In astrology, there are mathematical points that represent our soul’s destiny and the experiences we have already had. These points are known as the North Node and South Node. The South Node represents what we are already familiar with, like using our dominant hand, while the North Node represents something new and unfamiliar, like using our non-dominant hand.
Our journey in life takes us from the South Node, our comfort zone, to the North Node, our soul’s purpose. This journey can be challenging because our amygdala, wired for danger, creates upper-limit problems to prevent us from fully living out our destiny.
When it comes to rendering a chart, we often see two options: the True Node and the Mean Node. The True Node is the exact measurement of the North Node at a specific moment in time, and computers can calculate it effortlessly. On the other hand, the Mean Node represents the average of the variations that occur over a period of time.
Imagine having an ephemeris that details every minute shift of the North Node. It would be overwhelming. Instead, the Mean Node provides us with a range within which we can consider it accurate. It’s like the Standard Deviation in statistics, where we determine the tolerance for being close enough without blowing our measurements.
So, when you render your chart, you have the choice of using either the True Node or the Mean Node. Ultimately, it’s a matter of what resonates with you. Personally, I prefer using the True Node because it aligns with my understanding and supports the accuracy of computer-generated charts.
Much love,
Bonnie Gillespie
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