What Is South Node in Astrology?
Also known as: Ketu, Descending Node
Quick Definition
The point opposite your North Node, representing innate talents, comfort zones, and patterns you're meant to evolve beyond.
South Node: In-Depth Explanation
The South Node represents what comes naturally to you — skills and tendencies you've already mastered (in karmic astrology, from past lives). While these talents serve you, over-relying on South Node energy can keep you stuck in familiar but unfulfilling patterns. The evolutionary journey in astrology is from South Node comfort toward North Node growth. Understanding your South Node explains why certain behaviours feel so easy yet ultimately unsatisfying.
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