Second Node return in Astrology - Age 39

At age 39, we mark the second return of the nodes to their natal position. This is an important life cycle spiritually, as the nodes are representative of our soul’s journey. There are two nodes, each exactly opposite the other--the north and south nodes.

The south node speaks of our last incarnation and indicates what we have brought with us into this life. These characteristics can assist us and they can also hinder us, depending on how we use the inherent knowledge that we have brought over.

The north node is indicative of what we have come into this life to develop and bring into fruition. That which the north node represents is completely new to us and is very unfamiliar territory as it is the new course we take in this life in order to fill our soul’s development requirements. We often greet anything new with some degree of resistance, but life will bring to surface incidents that enhance our learning ability and push us in the intended direction.

At the time of the 2nd nodal return, it is as if a gateway has been reopened and we are re-acquainted with our commitment, but this time on a much more mature level. The previous return occurred at about the age of 19 and this period enlisted us into the entry of adulthood. From the time of our Saturn return (age 29) until now, we have been re-visiting our purpose but mostly on a sub-conscious level. Now in entering this new cycle, we are reviewing our internal vows and making adjustments consciously. We are beginning our adult and maturing phase of these proposed ventures. This time awakens our spiritual quest and the soul’s intended path or enlightenment is brought forward to our conscious mind.

Spiritually, we are entering into a phase when one feels impelled to pursue a course of action that appeals to our transcendent mission. Many feel a strong push in this direction, even if they are not aware of which direction to take. There is a sense of urgency. This period releases us to our purpose which has been held primarily in the unconscious self. The process for most of us is unhurried and for some even tedious as there is a feeling that something is happening and an awakening is taking place, but it moves very slowly.

The next return at around 57 produces much more significant results as throughout this process we are becoming aroused to the real purpose of our mission. There is a greater sense of destiny with the next nodal return, but we will speak of this return at a later date.

Suffice to say the door has been opened and through meditation and an acknowledgement of a greater purpose than that of our earthly existence, we move steadily toward our intended path.

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