Nodes Enter Pisces / Virgo

Author: Alison Price   –   Published: December 2024

The Nodes

Definition

Lunar nodes are not physical objects, but mathematical points created by the intersection of two orbital planes. Specifically, they represent the points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the ecliptic (the apparent path of the Sun around the Earth).

Planetary Nodes

All planets have nodes.

Celestial Mechanics

• The Moon orbits the Earth at a slight angle (about 5.145°) to the Plane of the Ecliptic
• As the Moon travels around the Earth, its orbital path intersects the ecliptic at two points
• These intersection points are called the North Node (where the Moon crosses from south to north) and the South Node (where it crosses from north to south)

The Wobble (Nodal Precession)

The lunar nodes don’t remain stationary but undergo a fascinating wobbling motion called nodal precession. This occurs because:

• The Earth is not a perfect sphere
• Gravitational pulls from the Sun and other planets create a gravitational torque
• This causes the Moon’s orbital plane to slowly rotate
• A complete cycle of this precession takes approximately 18.6 years
• The true nodes can be retrograde, direct or stationary

Characteristics

Key Characteristics of Nodal Precession:

• The nodes move backwards through the zodiac (retrograde motion)
• They complete a full cycle every 18.6 years
• This creates a slowly shifting point of intersection between the Moon’s orbit and the ecliptic

In astronomical terms, this wobble is called the “precession of the lunar nodes” and is an important calculation in celestial mechanics and orbital dynamics.

Lunar Node Meaning

In astrology, the lunar nodes are points of significant karmic and spiritual development. When the North Node moves into Pisces and the South Node into Virgo, it marks an important evolutionary shift in collective and individual consciousness.

Sign Changes

The lunar nodes typically change zodiac signs approximately every 18.5 months. Based on current astrological calculations, the North Node is set to move from Aries into Pisces and the South Node from Libra into Virgo on January 11, 2025.

18.5 Months

This ingress is significant because it marks a new 18.5-month cycle of karmic and spiritual development. During this period, the collective energy will shift from the Aries-Libra axis to the Pisces-Virgo axis, bringing with it new themes of spiritual growth, service, intuition, and personal transformation.

Key Dates

Key dates to remember:

• January 11, 2025: Nodes enter Pisces (North Node) and Virgo (South Node)
• The next nodal shift will occur around mid-2026

This change of signs represents an important energetic transition, inviting individuals and collective consciousness to explore new spiritual and practical dimensions of personal growth and understanding.

The North Node in Pisces

The North Node in Pisces represents a collective journey towards spiritual growth, compassion and intuitive understanding.

This transit invites people to:

• Let go of rigid analytical thinking (Virgo South Node) and embrace more fluid, empathetic ways of perceiving the world
• Develop greater emotional intelligence and spiritual sensitivity
• Learn to trust intuition over pure logic
• Practice unconditional love and compassion
• Dissolve unnecessary boundaries and connect more deeply with universal experiences

• More on PISCES
• More on VIRGO

South Node in Virgo

South Node in Virgo suggests a release from overly critical, perfectionistic tendencies. This placement encourages:

1. Moving away from excessive detail-orientation and micromanagement
2. Letting go of harsh self-criticism and judgmental attitudes
3. Shifting from being overly concerned with practical details to understanding broader, more holistic perspectives
4. Healing through surrender rather than constant improvement
5. Recognizing that not everything can be controlled or fixed through pure effort

Nodal Axis

The Pisces-Virgo nodal axis emphasizes the balance between spiritual surrender and practical service. It’s about learning to flow with life’s mysteries while maintaining a grounded, helpful approach to personal and collective challenges.

Timing

This nodal shift typically occurs approximately every 18.5 years, which represents a significant period of potential spiritual and personal transformation for people and communities.

Book Recommendations

Here are some node books which may interest you.

The Astrologer’s Node Book by Donna Van Toen

Lunar Nodes: Discover your soul’s karmic mission by Celeste Teal

The Lunar Nodes: Your key to excellent chart interpretation by Judith A. Hill

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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