Neptune transits your natal Mars

When Neptune transits conjunct your natal Mars, your self-interest takes a backseat to the needs of others. Actions and physical energy are focused on others. During this time, you are likely to feel less energetic and driven, but more confused and uncertain in terms of your life’s direction. Being impatient will not serve you well during this transit. Compassion and sensitivity drive your actions at this time, and your imagination is heightened. As such, your personal goals may take on an idealistic tone at this time. Direct action is generally ineffective, so using aggression and assertiveness to achieve your goals is likely to get you nowhere during this cycle. Indeed, you may be subject to several detours and distractions in your efforts to get the results you desire. During this cycle, sexual fantasies may distract you. Projecting sexual fantasies onto unavailable people is common during this cycle. The idea of sex may be more satisfying than the actual act, though. Meeting someone new may occur at this time, especially if Mars rules your 5^th or 7^th house. Be careful, though- the person may not be what they seem.

Neptune trine or sextile natal Mars: This transit indicates a time of lofty and idealistic ambitions. Getting what you want may become easier during this transit, but using force to get what you want will be generally ineffective. Instead, you are willing to explore a variety of creative methods of reaching your goals, which makes progress much easier. Indeed, you are much more flexible and patient at this time. As such, realizing your dreams may become a reality at this time. You are far more attuned to the motivations of others at this time, which helps give you a sense of how certain events will manifest. As such, this is the right time to trust your hunches and instincts.  Your sensitivity and imagination are increased, and you may feel the urge to help those in need. You are far more positive and hopeful during this transit. At the same time, this transit may decrease your physical energy, but not to the point of debilitation. Sexually, you are far more idealistic. “Spiritual” sexual encounters may take place at this time. You and your partner will be able to better achieve your sexual fantasies at this time. Have fun!

Neptune opposite or square natal Mars: During this cycle, your physical body is sensitized, and you are likely to feel low in energy. Your actions and focus are marred with emotional energy, which interfere with your sense of competitiveness and assertiveness. You feel much less confident and self-assured than usual. If you are involved in competitive activities, sympathy and compassion for your opponents may interfere with your desire to compete with them. Being direct and aggressive does not come easily to you at this moment, and your goals may be unclear. You may find that the more you charge ahead, the more obstacles you face. During this time, you are much more vulnerable to deception, so take care in entering any new relationships. Sexually, your imagination is heightened! You may project your sexual fantasies onto someone, only to be disappointed once the physical act takes place; it is difficult for your sexual ideals to be fulfilled at this time.

Check the house position of your natal Mars, and which house Mars rules in your chart in order to get a better idea of how the transit will manifest.​

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 1^st house, you may feel less energetic during this cycle. You appear glamorous to others. You may experience an identity crisis. Beware of self-deception.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 2^nd house, you may become careless or confused in regards to money issues. Beware of “get rich quick” schemes and reckless, needless spending.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 3^rd house, you are far more imaginative than usual. You may become interested in poetry and creative writing. Your communication style may be confusing to others.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 4^th house, you may find it difficult to rely on your family at the moment. You may choose to relocate somewhere near water.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 5^th house, your approach to love and romance is less aggressive and direct. The danger of being deceived by a partner is increased at this time.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 6^th house, you may decide to take time off work. Health is sensitive at this time, so be careful. Colleagues may be undependable.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 7^th house, you may begin a new relationship with someone with Piscean qualities. He or she may not be what they appear to be, so be careful.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 8^th house, you may experience confusing in regards to your shared resources. Sex is likely to take on a spiritual tone at this time.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 9^th house, a transformation of your beliefs and/or religious system may take place. Your worldview is likely to change. You may travel somewhere, and discover something new about yourself. You may become interested in philosophy and higher education during this time.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 10^th house, you may experience confusing in regards to your life’s direction and career. You may decide to take on a career involving taking care of others, such as counseling.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 11^th house, you may feel drained when it comes to socializing in big groups. You may make friends with artistic types.

If Mars rules, or is situated in your 12^th house, you may have difficulty expressing yourself. Stay away from drugs and alcohol, as you are more susceptible to addictions at this time.

Neptune Transits your Natal Moon

When transiting Neptune conjuncts your natal Moon, your emotions and sensitivity are heightened. Indeed, your emotions may completely overwhelm you during this cycle! You are highly intuitive and compassionate at this time. Sad commercials and tragic news can drive you to tears, even if you’re not usually inclined to crying. You may experience a spiritual awakening, as your connection to your spiritual world is much stronger at this time. Your awareness of other people’s needs and feelings is heightened at this time; you can understand people without them saying a word. Saying “no” to others may prove difficult during this cycle. Negative emotions and conflict are likely to have a negative effect on you at this time. You feel at one with the world and all its creatures. Your personal relationships become deeper and more spiritual. On the downside, you may find it difficult to differentiate between reality and fantasy at this time. You may become confused, passive, and overly-idealistic. Relationships should be entered with caution at this time, as you are likely to see what you want to see in partners, which can lead to deception and disappointment when the transit has passed. You may choose to enter a relationship because you feel the person “needs” you, or needs to be “saved.” Indeed, there is a great need to feel needed during this transit.

Neptune trine or sextile your natal Moon: During this transit, you experience heightened sensitivity and compassion to those around you. You are intuitively aware of the feelings of others, and feel the desire to help those in need. Indeed, your compassion and desire to be of assistance to others is strong at this time. Saying “no” to others may prove difficult during this cycle.You feel spiritually and emotionally in tune with everyone around you, which makes this a great time for you to counsel others and give advice. You are very accepting of others, flaws and all, at this time. Your imagination is heightened, and you are much more willing to accept and forgive others. This is a great time for connecting with family members and resolving past issues. You are more sensitive to negativity during this period, so steer clear of harsh people and situations.

Neptune square or opposite your natal Moon: During this time, your psychic and emotional faculties increase. You are far more sensitive and accommodating towards others. Your emotions cloud your thoughts, weakening your logic and reasoning. Indeed, others may find you irrational and overly sensitive at this time. Saying “no” to others may prove difficult during this cycle. You are trusting and compassionate, and tend to see the best in people. This can land you into trouble, as others may attempt to take advantage of you at this time. On the other hand, you may feel misunderstood and used by others at this time. Relationships at this time may be marked by co-dependency, or you may enter a relationship with the goal of “saving” the other person. Your boundaries between yourself and others are blurred at this time, which can make you doubt your own identity. Spiritual matters are favored at this time, but so is delusion and deception. In addition, unresolved issues related to your childhood or family are likely to arise during this time, begging for your attention. These matters are in need of healing, so pay attention to them!

Check the house position of your Moon and which house the Moon rules in your chart in order to get a better idea of how the transit will manifest.​

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 1^st house, you project a more compassionate and sensitive vibe to others. You appear glamorous to others. You may experience an identity crisis. Others may try to take advantage of you.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 2^nd house, you may become careless or confused in regards to money issues. Beware of “get rich quick” schemes.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 3^rd house, you are far more imaginative than usual. You may become interested in poetry and creative writing. Your communication style may be confusing to others. Your communication is largely feeling-based at this time.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 4^th house, you may find it difficult to rely on your family at the moment. You may choose to relocate somewhere near water. Unresolved issues related to your childhood or your mother may surface during this transit, demanding your attention.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 5^th house, your approach to love and romance are transformed. During harmonious transits, relationships are likely to be emotionally satisfying. The danger of being deceived by a partner is increased if the transit is a hard one.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 6^th house, you may decide to take time off work. Health is sensitive at this time, so be careful. During harmonious aspects, colleagues may be more cooperative and supportive, while hard transits indicate that colleagues may be undependable.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 7^th house, you may begin a new relationship with someone with Piscean qualities. He or she may not be what they appear to be, so be careful.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 8^th house, you may experience confusing in regards to your shared resources. Sex is likely to take on a spiritual tone at this time.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 9^th house, a transformation of your beliefs and/or religious system may take place. Your worldview is likely to change. You may travel somewhere, and discover something new about yourself. You may become interested in philosophy and higher education during this time.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 10^th house, you may experience confusing in regards to your life’s direction and career. You may decide to take on a career involving taking care of others, such as counseling.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 11^th house, you may become emotionally dependent on your friends. You may make friends with artistic types. You may decide to devote your time to humanitarian causes such as charity work.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 12^th house, you may have difficulty expressing your feelings. You may feel more sentimental at this time. Solitude and peace are favored at this time.

Pluto Transits your natal Venus

When Transiting Pluto aspects your natal Venus...

...you are no longer satisfied with superficial relationships; you want something deep, complex, and consuming. Pluto is the planet of "death", therefore there is usually a death of some kind in regards to relationships (i.e. death of an existing relationship, death of previous relationship behaviors). For example this influence can also bring about an affair, or finding out one's partner has been having an affair. This is a very "sexy" transit, and the attractions you have during this transit are often intense and obsessive, and sexual drives are generally strong. Under this influence, you often meet a person with whom you have a life-changing and complex relationship. You feel magically drawn to this person, and might not understand why. This is because Pluto represents the unconscious, so your feelings for this person are generally the result of unconscious forces you find difficult to control. You might feel obsessed and possessive over this person, as Pluto brings an "all or nothing" energy to your relationships. Power struggles are thus common under this influence.

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The physical component of the relationship is generally very strong; the need for physical closeness under this transit is intense. Pluto also represents the taboo, and the forbidden, so one is often attracted to unavailable partners under the influence of this transit (i.e. married, gay/lesbian, people from different areas). One thing this transit guarantees is personal evolution; we evolve through these relationships, as they uncover areas of our personalities we often keep hidden, and will teach you about personal intimacy. If partners separate, the passion and intensity they once shared is difficult to forget.  The relationships under this transit can also be financially or sexually exploitative, or even emotionally/sexually abusive, as Pluto represents domination, power, and control. The people you attract under this influence are generally Scorpio-like/Plutonian, and the synastry often reveals strong Pluto aspects and/or Scorpio placements.

The hard aspects (conjunction, square, and opposition) of transiting Pluto to your natal Venus increase the likelihood of power struggles, jealousy, possessiveness, and obsession in your relationships is increased. The harmonious aspects (trine and sextile) are generally less combative, though still intense, transformative, sexual, and enticing.

Check which house your natal Venus is located in, as well as which houses Venus rules in your chart, in order to get an idea of how this transit will affect you.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 1^st house, your personal magnetism increases, and you may receive attention from “wrong” types of people. You may choose to undergo a radical make-over at this time.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 2^nd house, a transformation of your personal values, as well as your finances, is likely to occur. You may radically transform your financial situation and spending habits.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 3^rd house, your communication and mental focus are stronger. You will enjoy deep study and penetrating beneath the root of subjects during this time. Siblings and neighbors may become manipulative.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 4^th house, a change in residence is possible. You may radically transform your home’s décor.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 5^th house, your approach to love and romance are transformed. You may encounter power struggles, obsession and jealousy in your relationships. This transit can also indicate pregnancy. If you already have children, you may encounter power struggles with them at this time.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 6^th house, your desire to get ahead in your career is stimulated. This transit indicates you will work very hard at this time. Health problems may pop up during this cycle. A complete transformation of your eating and exercise routines may take place. You may become involved in a scandalous office romance.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 7^th house, a separation from your partner may take place, especially in the case of hard transits. Otherwise, this transit can indicate intensified relationships. You and your partner may experience power struggles. This transit can also bring someone new into your life, with whom you have an intense and transformative relationship.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 8^th house, a death of someone close to you may take place. You may be drawn to sexual taboos at this time. Issues surrounding joint resources are likely to transform during this transit. You may experience an invasion of your privacy.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 9^th house, a transformation of your beliefs and/or religious system may take place. Your worldview is likely to change. You may travel somewhere, and discover something new about yourself. You may become interested in philosophy and higher education during this time.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 10^th house, your desire to get ahead in your career takes on utmost importance in your life. You may be placed in a position of power. Power struggles with superiors may take place during hard transits.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 11^th house, your circle of friends is likely to undergo significant change. A transformation of your long-term goals may also occur during this cycle.

If Venus rules, or is situated in your 12^th house, you may become involved in a secret relationship, which can end in scandal. Be careful who you become involved with during this transit.

Pluto transits your Natal Moon

When transiting Pluto conjuncts your natal Moon, your emotions and relationships deepen and intensify. Long-forgotten trauma related to your childhood and repressed emotions may burst forth, begging for your attention. In addition, parts of yourself you normally keep hidden are brought out into the open. These unresolved emotional issues must be released in order for you to transform your emotional nature and your personal relationships. This transit essentially serves to transform your emotional nature to make way for personal transformation. You are far more sensitive, emotional, intense, and fearful at the moment, which can lead to emotional eruptions. Familial crises may take place, in the form of a death or loss of something or someone important to you. This will serve to transform your understanding of your family and your feelings. A re-structuring of your relationships, particularly with female relatives, is likely at this time. You seek relationships that are authentic and reflective of your true self, so superficial relationships are likely to be discarded during this cycle.

Pluto trine or sextile your natal Moon: During this cycle, you experience emotional intensity and the deepening of personal relationships. Hidden parts of yourself are revealed at this time, allowing you to face repressed emotions to make way for emotional regeneration. Greater understanding of your emotional nature and your personal relationships are likely to take place at this time. You are better equipped to deal with hurt feelings and unpleasant emotions during this time. Relating to others on a superficial level will be unsatisfying to you during this transit. Others may notice you are emotionally stronger during this period. Eliminating harmful patterns which conflict with your well-being will open up the path to emotional regeneration and will ultimately bring greater personal satisfaction.

Pluto square or opposite your natal Moon: This transit indicates a time of emotional turmoil and changes in your most personal relationships. Hidden feelings and past traumas may arise now, begging for your attention. Family crises may occur during this transit. The feelings and emotions brought out now are likely to be ones you never knew you possessed! Jealousy, manipulation, and obsession are likely to characterize your emotional life at the moment. Emotional insecurity and feelings of anger are likely to emerge. The desire to control or manipulate others is present, as is the tendency to engage in power struggles. You, or your partner, may begin to play games in order to deal with these feelings. Personal problems may be remedied, or heightened during this cycle. Holding in your feelings and emotions is not favored at this time, as the pent-up frustration needs to be released in order to make way for emotional regeneration. Your emotional responses may be blown out of proportion during this cycle, and you are vastly more sensitive to even the most minor issue. In the case of the opposition, jealousy, obsession, possessiveness, and control issues may come from others.

Check the house position of your Moon, and which house the Moon rules in your chart in order to get a better idea of how the transit will manifest.​

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 1^st house, your relationships are likely to intensify. You are likely to make decisions based on subjective concerns.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 2^nd house, a transformation of your personal values, as well as your finances, is likely to occur. You may become emotionally attached to your personal possessions, or, on the other hand, you may decide to rid yourself of personal possessions.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 3^rd house, your communication and mental focus are on emotional and subjective concerns. You may lack logic at this time. Your relationships with siblings and neighbors may intensify.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 4^th house, a change in residence is possible. During the hard aspects, a death of a family member may occur. You may experience power struggles with family members.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 5^th house, your approach to love and romance becomes more intense. You, or your partner, may resort to emotional manipulation.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 6^th house, your desire to get ahead in your career is stimulated. This transit indicates you will work very hard at this time. Health problems may pop up during this cycle. A complete transformation of your eating and exercise routines may take place. Watch out for digestive problems.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 7^th house, a separation from your partner may take place, especially in the case of hard transits. Otherwise, this transit can indicate intensified relationships. You and your partner may experience intense emotional exchanges, jealousy, possessiveness, and power struggles. This transit can also bring someone new into your life, with whom you have an intense and transformative relationship.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 8^th house, a death of someone close to you may take place. You may be drawn to sexual taboos at this time. Issues surrounding joint resources are likely to transform during this transit.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 9^th house, a transformation of your beliefs and/or religious system may take place. Your worldview is likely to change. You may travel somewhere, and discover something new about yourself. You may become interested in philosophy and higher education during this time.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 10^th house, your desire to get ahead in your career takes on utmost importance in your life. You may be placed in a position of power. Power struggles with superiors may take place during hard transits.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 11^th house, your friends may become more emotionally dependent on you. A close friend may experience an emotional crisis at this time.

If the Moon rules, or is situated in your 12^th house, repressed emotions and traumas from the past may come back to haunt you. You may prefer solitude during this cycle. Spiritual transformation is likely at this time.

Pluto transits your Natal Sun

When transiting Pluto conjuncts your natal Sun, you experience a compulsive need to make drastic changes in your life. Indeed, a complete transformation into a “new you” takes place. The need to shed limitations and restrictions from your life is strong during this transit. Your instincts essentially guide you at this time. Unresolved issues from the past beg your attention at the moment. You are not willing to compromise your goals at this time, and insist on having your own way. This transit often coincides with losses, which may come in the form of break-ups, relocation, or the death of old habits. While “letting go” is difficult, it is necessary to successfully re-invent yourself. Your desire for power over your own life, as well as the lives of others, is especially strong at the moment. Others will notice your determination and motivation at this time. Your desire to make these changes, however, may make others see you as selfish and ruthless.

Pluto trine or sextile your natal Sun: This transit indicates increased dedication and concentration on your personal goals. Bad habits and restrictive circumstances and relationships are likely to be shed during this transit, in order to clear the path towards self-regeneration. You are uncompromising in your goals, and your motivation to make these changes is increased. Change is easier to make during this cycle, which can enable you to make significant strides in your life. You are strongly driven by your instincts at the moment, and your confidence is increased. Your commitment to your goals is high, as is your self-assuredness. Your desire for power over your own life, and the lives of others, increases during this cycle. Indeed, this is usually a successful time for the individual, due to the positive changes that take place.

Pluto square or opposite your natal Sun: This transit indicates significant internal changes, determination, and assertiveness. You feel the need to make significant changes in your life, and to gain a greater amount of personal power and recognition. Past issues and decisions may come back to haunt you, begging your attention. You are likely to encounter the hidden side of yourself or others, and may react in compulsive ways to protect yourself. Stripping away the unauthentic and false from your life occurs at this time, giving way to inner transformation. In pursuit of your objectives, you are likely to overlook the needs of others. Harmful habits are shed, and the desire for personal transformation is strong. You may be so driven by instinct at the moment, that you do things without a clear, rational reason. You are unwilling to compromise, almost to the point of fanaticism. Power struggles with others are common during this cycle, as you are unwilling to compromise your objectives. Indeed, others may find you overbearing and insistent, as well as intolerant. This transit often coincides with a ‘death’ of some sort: the death of a relationship, a way of life, or a physical death of someone close to you. Personally, I know quite a few women whose fathers have died during this transit.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 1^st house, a radical transformation of your physical appearance and personal identity is indicated. You may appear more confident, ruthless, and overbearing to others.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 2^nd house, a transformation of your personal values, as well as your finances, is likely to occur. You may radically transform your financial situation and spending habits.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 3^rd house, your communication and mental focus are stronger. You are likely to become more suspicious of others. You will enjoy deep study and penetrating beneath the root of subjects during this time. You relationships with siblings or neighbors may become more serious during this time.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 4^th house, a change in residence is possible. During the hard aspects, a death of a family member may occur.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 5^th house, your approach to love and romance are transformed. Casual fun just won’t do during this time. This transit can also indicate pregnancy. If you already have children, you may encounter power struggles with them at this time.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 6^th house, your desire to get ahead in your career is stimulated. This transit indicates you will work very hard at this time. Health problems may pop up during this cycle. A complete transformation of your eating and exercise routines may take place.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 7^th house, a separation from your partner may take place, especially in the case of hard transits. Otherwise, this transit can indicate intensified relationships. You and your partner may experience power struggles. This transit can also bring someone new into your life, with whom you have an intense and transformative relationship.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 8^th house, a death of someone close to you may take place. You may be drawn to sexual taboos at this time. Issues surrounding joint resources are likely to transform during this transit.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 9^th house, a transformation of your beliefs and/or religious system may take place. Your worldview is likely to change. You may travel somewhere, and discover something new about yourself. You may become interested in philosophy and higher education during this time.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 10^th house, your desire to get ahead in your career takes on utmost importance in your life. You may be placed in a position of power. Power struggles with superiors may take place during hard transits.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 11^th house, your circle of friends is likely to undergo significant change. A transformation of your long-term goals may also occur during this cycle.

If the Sun rules, or is situated in your 12^th house, issues and secrets from the past may come back to haunt you. You may prefer solitude during this cycle. Spiritual transformation is likely at this time.

South Node in Synastry Part 2

When someone’s planet or point conjuncts your natal South Node, a past life connection is indicated. This person may be the “great love of your life.” Their memory is likely to stick with you forever, as your relationship has spanned many lifetimes. The South Node person is likely to feel that the planet person understand them better than anyone who has ever understood them. All South Node connections bring with them a sense of familiarity and comfort. You “know” the person from the moment you see them, and the chemistry is haunting.

This can be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on how their past life relationship was. If it was a bad relationship, discomfort and fear are likely to surface on the part of at least one of the individuals. If the relationship was good, the relationship will be generally positive. This is especially true if the Node person is “South Node-oriented,” i.e. if the South Node person has conjunctions to their own South Node. In this case, they feel even more comfortable with the planet person and feels the planet person gives them the understanding and support they need.

On the downside, these kinds of relationships can make at least of the individuals feel “held back” by the relationship. They may feel that the relationship has no potential for growth, and decide to break off the union. Many astrology articles and books out there say it is the Node person who feels the relationship holds them back because the planet person “keeps” the Node person in the past.

However, in my personal experience, I’ve also seen the opposite: that the planet person feels held back. This is because the Node person often “drains” the planet person of the energy the planet represents. You see, Nodal connections in relationships indicate there is an imbalance that exists between the two people. The South Node person most likely did something nice for the planet person in the past, and they are now back in the planet person’s life, looking for payback. This, in turn, can be very draining for the planet person, as they feel they are always giving.

Jupiter-South Node: This karmic link indicates the two of you may have had a teacher-student, guru-disciple relationship in a past life. The South Node person may have withstood immoral behavior from the Jupiter person, and is now looking for atonement. On the other hand, perhaps the South Node provided the Jupiter person with a great amount of good luck and fortune in a past life, and is now seeking repayment. As such, the South Node person may drain the Jupiter person of support, leaving them drained. The Jupiter provides fortune and luck to the South Node person; the South Node person is likely to see Jupiter as their “good luck charm.” The couple can help develop each other spiritually, which can be very positive. However, the South Node person may be overbearing over the Jupiter person, or vice-versa, thinking that they “know best.”

My Jupiter is conjunct my ex’s South Node. I was definitely very generous with him, and supportive of him, and I certainly felt drained! We had a strong spiritual and philosophical link. He is very religious, and I’m not, so we often “butted heads” over religious views. I was perhaps overbearing and dictatorial over him, and I definitely felt that I “knew best,” at least when it came to philosophy and religion. On the other hand, he loved that I was so optimistic, and called me his “good luck charm” frequently throughout our relationship. We had a painful break-up (which was due to religious differences), but he always told me he felt that he’d be financially successful if we got married.

Saturn-South Node: This connection indicates the South Node person may have been a restrictive or disciplinary force on the Saturn person in past life. South Node energies are very similar to Saturn energies, so this relationship is likely to be very “heavy” and serious. At the same time, this bond is said to be “unbreakable”! The feeling of commitment to each other is strong, and it can be difficult to separate from one another. On the other hand, this aspect is also regarded as a “separative aspect,” as in, the relationship between the two may never fully get off the ground. Saturn represents restriction, so this aspect indicates there may be significant barriers between the two of you, which impedes on your ability to form a real relationship.

At any rate, the two of you tend to reinforce each other’s pessimism, seriousness, cautiousness. You discourage each other from taking risks. The Saturn person may eventually feel “drained” by the South Node person’s disciplinary and repressive nature. If you do enter a relationship, and there are supportive aspects, the feelings of commitment and responsibility to one another can bind you together for a long time.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton had this aspect in Synastry. They divorced and re-married twice! Taylor had strong Uranus aspects in her chart, but she kept going back to Burton.

South Node conjunct North Node in Synastry: The South Node represents “where we’ve been,” while the North Node represents “where we’re going.” This synastry aspect indicates each person has developed the traits and qualities the other needs for their personal growth. As such, this is a very significant synastry connection. The two of you have met before, and will meet again. This bond is considered “unbreakable” to many astrologers. Personally, I have this aspect with my mother, and she is my soul mate, best friend, and confidant, forever and always.

Ascendant-South Node/Descendant-North Node: This aspect indicates compatibility, comfort and familiarity. You feel as though you are “meant to be.” Indeed, this is an indication that the two of you are Soul Mates. You feel very attracted and attached to one another, and the physical attraction is off the charts! You immediately feel a sense of recognition when the two of you meet. The Ascendant person freely gives to the Node person, but the Node person may restrict or limit the Ascendant person in the way they present themselves to the world.

Descendant-South Node/Ascendant-North Node: This is a very powerful synastry connection, often found in the charts of “soulmates.” This is a very special, karmic bond, which indicates the two of you have formed relationships over several lifetimes. The South Node person helps the Descendant person further their goals and individuality. This is a highly personal bond, which a deep sense of attraction and attachment to one another. The two of you love socializing together, and approach the world in a similar fashion. The Descendant person greatly helps the Node person develop the qualities they need in order to grow.

A good friend of mine and I have this aspect in Synastry. He has been in love with me for a very long time, but I only see him as a friend. I’ve often thought of him as someone who would be the perfect mate for me, as I always feel more confident and self-assured around him. We socialize together regularly. He shows me the utmost respect and cultivates my sense of self-respect. My North Node is in Taurus, and with his Ascendant conjunct this point, he exemplifies the qualities I need to develop in order to grow as a person. While other men concentrate on my sexuality (South Node in Scorpio), he values me for Me. I have always felt reluctance in forming a relationships with him, perhaps because I do not feel “ready.” Nevertheless, I am so comfortable with him, and we feel at ease in each others’ presence.

Midheaven-South Node/IC-North Node: This aspect indicates that the South Node person helped develop the professional success of the Midheaven person. Indeed, you were both strongly involved in each other’s public life and career in a past life. The two of you enjoy working together and being in the public sphere with one another. There is a strong pull towards setting up house and starting a family together, but there also may be a sense of discomfort or uneasiness when it comes to these matters. The two of you may encourage one another towards laziness in regards to professional goals. Also, the two of you may have conflicting needs in regards to home life and career life. Indeed, you may feel more comfortable in your public life together than in your private life together.

South Node-IC/North Node-MC: This karmic link indicates that the two of you have developed a strong private life together in a past life. Perhaps you were family members, or maybe the two of you were married. Either way, you feel comforted and nurtured by one another. You are happy to stay at home together, for this is “familiar territory” for the both of you. You are strongly empathetic and loving to one another. On the downside, you may shut yourselves out from the world in order to be alone. Or, there may be conflict when it comes to the conflicting demands of your home life on one hand, and your public/professional life on the other.

South Node in Synastry Part 1

When someone’s planet or point conjuncts your natal South Node, a past life connection is indicated. This person may be the “great love of your life.” Their memory is likely to stick with you forever, as your relationship has spanned many lifetimes. The South Node person is likely to feel that the planet person understand them better than anyone who has ever understood them. All South Node connections bring with them a sense of familiarity and comfort. You “know” the person from the moment you see them, and the chemistry is haunting.

This can be a good thing, or a bad thing, depending on how their past life relationship was. If it was a bad relationship, discomfort and fear are likely to surface on the part of at least one of the individuals. If the relationship was good, the relationship will be generally positive. This is especially true if the Node person is “South Node-oriented,” i.e. if the South Node person has conjunctions to their own South Node. In this case, they feel even more comfortable with the planet person and feels the planet person gives them the understanding and support they need.

On the downside, these kinds of relationships can make at least of the individuals feel “held back” by the relationship. They may feel that the relationship has no potential for growth, and decide to break off the union. Many astrology articles and books out there say it is the Node person who feels the relationship holds them back because the planet person “keeps” the Node person in the past.

However, in my personal experience, I’ve also seen the opposite: that the planet person feels held back. This is because the Node person often “drains” the planet person of the energy the planet represents. You see, Nodal connections in relationships indicate there is an imbalance that exists between the two people. The South Node person most likely did something nice for the planet person in the past, and they are now back in the planet person’s life, looking for payback. This, in turn, can be very draining for the planet person, as they feel they are always giving.

Sun-South Node: This connection indicates a past life connection in which an imbalance related to authority issues between the two people. In a previous lifetime, perhaps it was a father-child relationship. At any rate, the South Node person did a lot to help the Sun person in a past life, and has now returned for “repayment.” The Sun person feels obligated to pay the South Node person back due to the instant familiarity and comfort. The Sun person gives the South Node person support and help. The South Node person may (inadvertently) drain the vitality of the Sun person, and may, in some way, prevent the Sun person from realizing their full potential.

My first boyfriend’s Sun was conjunct my South Node in Scorpio. We met in the most random, bizarre way, but the chemistry and familiarity was instant. I certainly felt “held back” by the relationship over time; with my North Node in Taurus, my life’s path involves, among many things, working towards valuing myself and fostering my sense of self-respect. With him, I was stuck in a “rut” of sexual exploitation, obsession, and jealousy. After 2 years, I was exhausted, and had no choice but to separate myself from him. True to Scorpionic fashion, we took a long time to fully break up, but I certainly felt a weight had lifted once it was over.

Moon-South Node: This connection represents a past life connection, which may have been a Mother-Child relationship. When the two individuals meet, a sense of familiarity, security, comfort, and safety is indicated. You share a need for emotional security, and are similar in your emotional reactions. This indicates a significant emotional bond, and the two of you may settle into repetitive patterns. The Moon person may feel “emotionally indebted” to the Node person, and may constantly “feed” the Node person’s emotional needs, leaving them feeling drained. The Node person may feel “held back” by the relationship due to the lack of emotional growth the relationship offers. Regardless, the pull can be hard to resist!

Mercury-South Node: This karmic connection indicates that you may have been siblings or neighbors in a previous life. The intellectual link is comfortable and familiar, and the two of you feel incredibly happy talking to one another. This is an indication of a strong intellectual rapport. The South Node person feels that Mercury understands his thoughts; there is almost a “psychic” communication between the two of them. In the past, the Node person may have furthered the intellectual interests of the Mercury person, and has now re-entered the Mercury person’s life looking for payback. Mercury offers information and ideas to the South Node person, but may eventually become intellectually drained. Mercury may feel the South Node person is condescending and unreceptive of their ideas. There is potential for miscommunication and picking up each other’s “signals” at times.

Venus conjunct the South Node: This aspect denotes a “past-life” connection between the two individuals. In the past life, the two were most likely lovers/partners. External forces or circumstances beyond the individuals’ control led to a separation, which transformed into a sense of longing and yearning for one another, which has continued into this lifetime. Now, the individuals have been reunited in this lifetime to “close the books” on their relationship in order to move forward and learn to love independently from one another.

In nodal synastry, it is generally the node person who feels the connection more deeply, or at least, is more aware of the connection. In all nodal connections, there is a sense of fear or discomfort, especially on the part of the nodal person. Being with the planet person reminds them of their past life, which may have been traumatic or unpleasant for the nodal person for whatever reason.

Many synastry articles regarding South Node connections imply that the South Node person may eventually feel held back or drained by the planet person, but I’ve found this to be true for the opposite case; that the planet person feels held back by the nodal person. Other articles infer that the South Node was very kind to the planet person in a past life, and now, the planet person feels the need to pay the South Node person back in form of compliments, gifts, or activities related to the house in which the conjunction resides. This can be draining for the Venus person, who may feel “held back” by the relationship and feel the need to move on. I’ve also found that Venus’ sense of self-worth is often compromised by the union due to the desire to “please” the South Node person in any way they can.

Either way, the connection is very strong with this aspect. There is a sense of familiarity and comfort with this aspect; both have known each other from a past life, so love “comes easy” with this placement. The South Node person feels the Venus person understands them better than anyone, and the Venus person feels a sense of ease and comfort around the South Node person. The attraction is through the roof with this placement. You “recognize” each other. Since the South Node represents the area we have mastered in a past life, the planet person can learn a lot from the South Node about their habits related to their own Venus. I have heard countless stories of couples with this aspect in synastry, and one common element I’ve found with this aspect is that at least one of the individuals was “not supposed to be” at the location of their meeting on the day they met, and that they spotted each other early on and watched each other for a while before they spoke to each other.

South Node connections are often regarded as “negative”, in that they often indicate an ending of some sort. I believe South Node connections can indeed last a lifetime, depending on each person’s relationship with their own South Node in the natal chart. Another indication of a lasting South Node relationship is if the couple also has North Node connections, which “balances” the synastry, so that both individuals feel both comfortable and feel that they are developing themselves through the union.

For example, Victoria Beckham’s Venus is conjunct David Beckham’s South node. David Beckham’s own South Node is conjunct his Mars, so we can infer that David is “South Node-oriented”; he tends to “fall back” on his South Node habitually. There is a sense of familiarity and comfort between David and Victoria. In fact, David first fell for Victoria after seeing her on the television, and Victoria fell in love with David after seeing him in a sports magazine; there was an instant “recognition” of each other.

My ex boyfriend and I had a very tight Venus-South Node connection. His own Venus conjuncted his South node in his natal chart, so, like David Beckham, he tends to “fall back” on his South Node. He was an incredibly good-looking, charming man (since his Venus conjuncts his South Node, his Venus is very well-developed), and I fell for him instantly. I was the only person he ever felt understood him, and he’d often describe me as his ideal mate. I was similarly enthralled by him, and I did anything and everything to please him. I’m not the type to give away complimetns easily (my Venus is in Capricorn), but I would compliment him regularly.

Mars-South Node: This karmic link indicates the two of you may been sexual partners in a past life. Alternatively, you may have been competitors or partners in battle. The South Node person likely expended a lot of energy to further the goals of the Mars person. The Mars person may have been violent with, or at least, mistreated the South Node person, so residual anger may exist between the two. Now, the South Node person has returned for “payback.” The Node person may drain the energy of, and act as a restrictive influence on the Mars person. The Mars person may feel the Node person impedes upon the Mars person’s actions. Nevertheless, the South Node person is irresistibly attracted to the Mars person, and the Mars person readily gives the South Node personal sexual pleasure. Mars also supports the Node person’s actions and strives to further their goals.

My Mars in Aquarius is conjunct my ex-boyfriend’s South Node. The sexual pull was practically irresistible, and he is still (after 10 years) one of the best lovers I’ve ever had. We were practically addicted to having sex with each other, but boy, was it draining! Sexually, I felt that I was always “giving,” while he was always “receiving.” Our fights were catastrophic; he brought out anger in me that I never knew I had. The constant fighting was one of the reasons I decided to end things. We continued seeing each other for sexual purposes for about a year after we broke up because it was just too irresistible.