I hope you'll forgive me for popping up in the middle of your conversation…
As far as I am concerned, the more the merrier. Glad to hear from you.
but I wonder if you would be so kind as to comment on my Nth Node in Sc and 8th Hse placement, with (early deg Sag) 8th hse Saturn conj it..it has always terrified me because of what it says in Martin Schulman's book on Karma & nodes...(eg lose everything that's "near & dear"). End up as a lonely 'bag lady" on the streets maybe? I'm nearly 60 and feel my life has been a dismal failure...(But the insights I've gained...)What you wrote above about service struck a chord..s.o. said I might end up helping homeless people. I do have a roof over my head for now, but money...always a problem, and in todays times, well..
Anyway, both Nodal descriptions in his book sound dismal, however what if one has BOTH those placements together? Must be doubly bad? I've never managed to find an answer...I even started a thread on it a long time ago, with disappointing results..
(oh and Pluto in 5 is squaring the nodes as well)
Hi Whynot,
You have a quite interesting and intense NN with clear meanings. I assure you it is not something to cause alarm. In karmic astrology our natal charts are perfect for our current incarnation on Earth. We choose the exact time and place of birth to help us evolve, achieve soul purpose and learn the lessons we wish to learn.
I wish everyone could see natal charts the way I see them, each one so beautiful and inspiring. Yes some of us have challenging charts or challenging lives. This shows a more advanced soul who is biting off a lot of karma and difficult lessons. Earth is not a vacation planet for most of us. We come here to learn, grow and evolve. Difficult placements, squares, oppositions, and heavy duty placements are a profound responsibility as well as an honor, like graduate school for the soul. A young soul would never be allowed such a chart.
In spiritual astrology, the natal chart is seen as a gift from God, a sacred document and gift from our Creator to help us with this incarnation, and for our evolution as a soul. It is not at all intended to cause fear or terror. It is a blessing and gift to each of us. Understanding my chart probably saved my sanity, and led me to understand why I am here, which has helped me through difficult times and brought a life satisfaction.
I confess that I complain about my chart, but I know that I asked for this chart. As a Pisces Sun, Moon and NN, I am hoping to soon come off the karmic wheel and took on quite a bit of my own and other’s karmic load. As an astrologer, it has become clear to me that karma is about freewill, personal responsibility and a commitment to soul purpose. Self-understanding, and understanding the human condition is paramount towards this goal.
And that is what the 8h Scorpio NN is all about, understanding the self and the human condition in all its complexities, good and bad. And sharing that wisdom with others.
Whynot, you yourself hint at the answer to your question by your comment: “But the insights I have gained.” This captures the essence of your 8h Scorpio NN, distilled down to a few words! And most certainly then by your own statement, your life has not been a failure, as you are indeed working on your soul purpose.
The 8h Scorpio NN is a double theme, repeating the message of the NN twice, and with Pluto square the nodal axis, a third time. When a chart repeats messages, it is important to pay attention. Most charts repeat a theme more than once, it is nothing to fear. We are just meant to learn the lesson being emphasized.
An 8h Scorpio NN is not a superficial or easy placement. It is quite complex, deep, meant to explore the depths, the dark side, pain and trauma. But also the flip side of that coin, birth, rebirth, transformation, regeneration. There is a passionate, creative, intuitive healing energy attached to a Scorpio NN. The highs and lows of human existence may be faced or experienced with this placement, especially perhaps losses and new beginnings.
An 8h Scopio may be an artist, medium, psychic, someone with access to higher levels of consciousness. Whynot, I am especially interested to hear from you about your Mercury, where it is, what sign and if it is connected to the outer planets or your NN.
The 8h Sc NN placement doubles down on all of this. This house is where the secrets of the universe are stored, and moves self-awareness to universal awareness. The house implies shared resources of the soul purpose, inherited talent and an opportunity to share your wisdom with others. And yes your s.o. is most likely correct. Helping others who have suffered loss or trauma would be appropriate with this placement.
A Taurus SN means past lives with strong ties to material possessions. Security was linked to money and things. In this life, security means something different. Security comes from the inner self, the spiritual being, self mastery. In this life, there may not be an abundance of material wealth, but enough to have a roof overhead, food on the table and basic needs met. We are not meant to be martyrs or victims. I see no reason for the 8h Scorpio NN to end up as a homeless, friendless bag lady. One of the messages of the 8h NN is to connect with others, interacting in order to understand the complexities of life, the earth plane as well as the other side.
Saturn is Lord of Karma, he is a the Master Teacher and Way Shower. Yes he is a hard task master and will put us through our paces. But he is not to be feared, instead he is to be respected and admired for without him, we would make no progress on our soul journey. He pushes us to reach our true potential, makes us go beyond traditional boundaries and limitations. Discipline and restriction may be imposed so that we can reach deep inside ourselves to learn resilience and strength. Saturn gives us the gift of wisdom, and shows us the path of destiny and duty.
I actually like to see Saturn help with watery placements, without him we can flow to and fro. Saturn is the wheel and rudder to the watery soul.
Without a strong Saturn in my chart I would be locked up somewhere or on a mountain top praying all day. Instead I have had a tremendous focus and discipline, resilience and strength to do the work of a 6h NN.
So Saturn is a good placement next to your NN. Saturn with your NN gives energy for a disciplined path towards soul evolution. Of course the energy in a chart can be expressed in a positive or negative way, so watch out for false boundaries and beliefs that constrict your evolution and soul purpose. A Sag Saturn echoes the theme that restrictive beliefs could cause a delay in growth and evolution. And also echoes the theme of a Scorpio NN, a need to look inward for self meaning. A 8h Saturn emphases the need to take personal responsibility for growth, in past lives this soul handed responsibility over to others. Also current life issues may be due to unfinished business or deaths from past lives. 8h Saturn is said to mean a long life, this soul has staying power. Gives psychic power.
And of course the Pluto squaring the nodes, repeats the Scorpionic NN 8h themes. In general planets squaring the nodes can help integrate the past, present and future, but can feel like it is pulling a soul apart. The energy of Pluto is about power, transformation and growth, about the deep dark parts of the psyche. You have quite powerhouse in your nodal/Saturn/Pluto T-sqaure. Look to transits to move you forward towards soul purpose.
WhyNot, have you had any of the psychic experiences as discussed on this thread, psychic dreams, or contact with those who have passed?
Julia