Ascendent in Aries (Aries Rising), North Node (NN) in Taurus

Aries ♈︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Head & Face

Chart Ruling Planet: Mars

An Aries Ascendent or Rising sign individual is fiery and action oriented. You like to be first in everything and have a tendency to initiate interactions with others. You are typically the person who will say what other people are unwilling to point out. Aries is bold and unabashed. You have a leg up in social situations as you are not shy and able to speak your mind freely.

Style: Aries is associated with the head and face. With an Aries Ascendent you will most likely have a very beautiful face or distinct facial characteristics. You also are more likely to be athletic and have a muscular build as an Aries Rising. You tend to wear red, black, or white clothing preferring tight athletic or yoga fabrics that you can move freely in. 

Talent: Mars is the ruling planet of your natal chart. With an overall Martian energy you have killer drive and stamina. You have a tendency to jumpstart new movements and take the lead. People value your honesty and ability to dive in head first. Aries on the ascendent gives you creative talent. You can spot trends, understand marketing, and psychology as you pick up on what drives people.

North Node in Taurus ♉︎ 

The North Node in Taurus in the natal chart symbolizes your life purpose or soul urge towards persistence and patience. The zodiac sign of Taurus is associated with a slow pace and enjoyment of the pleasures in life. With your North Node in Taurus you are learning to take your time, set personal boundaries, and recognize how to meet your needs are. 

Individuals with this placement are learning not to be too intense. You are moving at your own speed, possibly needing to take things one step at a time. The point opposite the North Node, your South Node, is in the sign of Scorpio. This may lead you to feel at times that life is throwing too much at you, all at once, and too soon. You may have had life circumstances that forced you to “grow up” early and you feel that you missed out on childhood experiences. 

The North Node in Taurus is helping you achieve the sense of self-worth you feel you have been denied. You are exploring this through pleasure in life. By slowing down you will give yourself the time you need to bring greater awareness to your personal life experience. You soul is drawn towards helping other’s put the breaks on when things are out of control or moving to fast.