North Node in Aries ♈︎
Having the point of the North Node in Aries in your natal chart symbolizes the soul urge towards finding independence and courage. This aspect of a natal chart represents what your life purpose or soul urge is. With this placement you are learning to trust your instincts, learning to stand up for yourself, and learning to be your own person.
The point opposite the North Node, your South Node, is in the sign of Libra. This would imply you may have tendencies to depend on others or always be searching for fulfillment through your relationships before finding fulfillment with yourself. You may feel like life has you in situations where you are searching for recognition for the person you are, not the people, groups, or partners you are with.
The individuals with the North Node in Aries is on a journey if self-discovery. You are learning how to pioneer your ideas and impulses based on your heart’s desires. You are finding out what is means to be spontaneous and embrace change. Many situations in life will confront you with these themes. The North Node in Aries’ soul urge is recognizing you can do this on your own.
North Node in the 8th House
Keywords: The keywords associated with the 8th house include death, transformation, secrets, mystery, macabre, shared finances or resources, legacies, taxes, owed money, uncovered trauma, healing, and psychology.
Succedent House Type: A Succedent house type is ruled by a fixed sign. Scorpio is the fixed water sign ruling the 8th house.
The meaning of the 8th house has evolved significantly over time. Traditionally this house was associated with taxes, legacies, and shared resources. It is believed that due to its associations with legacies and inheritance this has contributed to the modern 8th house associations with death. Beyond the literal definition of death, it can also represent transformation, cycles of life, and major life endings/beginnings.
The perspective of the 8th house is broad and psychologically based in most modern astrological interpretations. It symbolizes how you relate to others on a deeply emotional level. This house is associated with secrets but also shared resources and taxes. Trying to relate all of these themes together is what gives the 8th house is intense mystery. When you are working in the 8th house you are often working through some kind of emotional trauma. How you relate to the life, death, and sharing your experiences and resources with another are all 8th house endeavors.