TL;DR From January 2025 to July 2026, the lunar nodes shift to the Pisces-Virgo axis, bringing an 18-month cycle focused on balancing dreams and practicality, intuition and precision, and surrender and effort. This alignment calls for embracing spiritual growth (Pisces) while releasing perfectionism and control (Virgo).

Overview
Reflect on lessons from 2006–2008
The four eclipses of 2025
Key transits supporting this cycle
The different nodal events in your lifetime
Planets in the North and South Node
Horoscopes for Pisces / Virgo Lunar Nodes

The lunar nodes, often called the Nodes of Destiny, are celestial markers of the soul’s journey through time. The North Node, a ravenous dragon’s head, marks the uncharted territories your spirit hungers to explore in this incarnation. The lessons yet to be learned, the challenges that call us forward, and the growth that awaits. Opposite stands the South Node, the dragon’s tail, holds the wisdom of what’s been earned in prior incarnations. The skills and tendencies that come as effortlessly as breathing; familiar and comforting, yet all too easy to sink into stagnation if held onto too tightly. Together, they trace a map of where we’ve journeyed and illuminate the path toward where we’re destined to grow.

On January 11, 2025, the lunar nodes shift from the Aries-Libra axis to the Pisces-Virgo axis, ushering in an 18-month cycle that centers on learning to balance intuition and analysis, spirituality and practicality. This is the axis of dreaming and doing, vision and action, surrender with the steady grind of effort - themes that will shape 2025 into 2026 (January 2025 to July 2026).

The Pisces / Virgo axis invites you to honor your dreams (Pisces) by surrendering to the unknown, while Virgo, the maker, grounds you in the reality that dreams are not enough; they demand effort, precision, and care to be forged into reality. The challenge of this nodal cycle is to hold both: the boundless expanse of your imagination and the steady groundedness of your actions. The work lies in keeping faith without losing your footing.

Living in this tension between inspiration and practicality is the work of this nodal cycle. It’s not about favoring one over the other but allowing them to work together, each strengthening and balancing the other. The vast, dream-filled expansiveness of Pisces nourishes the garden that Virgo has planted, its waters feeding the soil of intention and care. Meanwhile, Virgo’s structure and precision give form and purpose to Pisces’ creative outpour, shaping visions into reality.

Growth is born from the alchemy of water and earth. Water, like inspiration, moves with a restless hunger, seeping into every crack, awakening what sleeps beneath the surface. Earth, steadfast and patient, cradles the seed, giving it the structure it needs to root deeply and rise steadily. Without water’s life-giving touch, the soil hardens, and the seed withers in its shell. Without earth’s firm embrace, water’s flow scatters aimlessly, leaving nothing to take hold. Together, they are fluid yet grounded, yielding yet enduring—birthing a life that reaches both toward the heavens and into the depths below.

The polarity of Virgo/Pisces is about balancing order (Virgo) and chaos (Pisces). From disorganization to organization, we are seeking stability within the rise and fall of the emotional waves. Pisces is represented by two fishes swimming in opposite directions, one toward the euphoric highs, the other toward the sabotaging lows—symbolizing the conflict of our emotional currents. Together, they offer a lesson in balance: how to find stability amidst the emotional tides, moving from disorganization to alignment, from overwhelm to clarity. Together, they remind us that both chaos and order have a role to play in the art of creation. The universe rewards both the vision and the effort.

Reflecting on the 2006 – 2008 Nodal Cycle

The nodes last occupied the Pisces/Virgo axis from June 23, 2006, to December 18, 2007. Looking back on this time can reveal the recurring themes and lessons this nodal shift may bring. Where were you called to balance the practical with the spiritual? How did you navigate the tension between trusting the flow and staying grounded in your day-to-day life? The energies of that time are resurfacing, offering you a chance to revisit, refine, and move through these lessons with greater awareness and intention. Past experiences hold the keys to navigating this cycle with clarity and purpose.

From 2006 to 2007, the North Node in Pisces called for spiritual growth, compassion, and the breaking down of boundaries, while the South Node in Virgo urged the release of perfectionism and overly critical tendencies. As the lunar nodes return to this axis in 2025, expect themes from that period to resurface, offering an opportunity for reflection, course correction, and deeper integration of the lessons left unresolved.

The rise of social media platforms like Friendster, Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter began to transform global communication, creating a sense of interconnectedness aligned with Piscean ideals. The release of Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" in 2006 brought climate change to the forefront of public consciousness, prompting a collective call to address environmental issue; a reflection of Virgo's concern for the Earth and Pisces' universal compassion.

As we move into 2025, the digital landscape mirrors the evolving tides of accountability and care. In November 2024, the Australian Parliament made a bold move, passing legislation that prohibits individuals under the age of 16 from accessing platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). This groundbreaking decision aims to safeguard young people’s mental health, shielding them from harmful content and the risks tied to online interactions.

This moment marks a shift in the global conversation about technology, security, and connection. Social media, once celebrated as a space for dissolving boundaries and fostering interconnectedness — a true Piscean ideal — now reveals its shadow side: unchecked influence and exploitation. Virgo’s energy steps into this dialogue, demanding discernment, accountability, and action. It reminds us that safeguarding our collective well-being often requires making tough, but difficult choices to ensure safety and integrity in our interconnected world.

This shift challenges us to balance the expansive potential of digital connection with systems that prioritize care and safety. Pisces dissolves boundaries, while Virgo calls for discernment and accountability, reminding us that vision must be grounded in sustainable action; even in spaces meant to bring us together.

The four eclipses of 2025

The lunar nodes chart the course of eclipses, and for the next 18 months, the Pisces-Virgo axis will take the spotlight, bringing a series of eclipses. From January 2025 to July 2026, the Pisces and Virgo eclipses will illuminate the tension between dreaming and doing, vision and effort, and intuition and precision.

Eclipses are the universe’s way of speeding up time, of showing us what we need to see — even if we’d rather not. They bring fated shifts, karmic reckonings, and sudden clarity. Together, they create a story about letting go, stepping into our truth, and embracing the messy, beautiful work of becoming.

• March 14: A total lunar eclipse in Virgo — a moment to ground your dreams into practical actions.
• March 29: A partial solar eclipse in Aries — igniting bold beginnings and asking for courageous steps forward.
• September 7: A total lunar eclipse in Pisces — inviting surrender, deep intuition, and trust in the unseen.
• September 21: A partial solar eclipse in Virgo — refining and shaping what you've built with precision and care.

Each eclipse marks a turning point, offering a chance to reflect, realign, and move closer to the balance this nodal cycle calls for: the expansive dreaming of Pisces paired with the grounded focus of Virgo.

Read more about the 2025 Eclipses

Key Transits Supporting this Cycle

The planetary shifts — Saturn entering Aries, Jupiter entering Cancer, and Uranus entering Gemini — align with the nodal journey of Pisces (North Node) and Virgo (South Node), reinforcing the themes of faith, compassion, structure, and transformation. Saturn in Aries helps ground Piscean dreams, showing us how disciplined belief and bold action can bring our visions to life. It encourages us to take the intuitive guidance of the North Node in Pisces and turn it into real, tangible outcomes, reminding us that faith needs effort to manifest. Jupiter in Cancer, on the other hand, amplifies the call for compassion, helping us nurture the emotional connections that support genuine growth. Its expansive energy aligns with Pisces’ spiritual depth, highlighting that care—both for ourselves and others—is the foundation of true progress. Meanwhile, Uranus in Gemini shakes up the rigid habits tied to the South Node in Virgo, breaking down perfectionism and overthinking to make space for intuitive leaps and fresh, innovative ideas.

Neptune enters Aries (March 30, 2025)

Neptune in Aries is the fire in the temple’s heart—a divine spark that demands we dream bigger and act boldly. This is the energy of cutting through illusions with the blade of intuition. It calls for creating of new spiritual paths, ones that are unapologetically authentic and fueled by raw creativity. The North Node in Pisces fuels Neptune in Aries’ fire, reminding us to ground our boldness in authentic compassion and creativity. Meanwhile, this dynamic energy challenges the South Node in Virgo’s tendencies toward over-analysis and perfectionism, urging us to embrace a raw, unapologetic authenticity over rigid control. Together, Neptune in Aries and the Pisces-Virgo nodal axis inspire us to forge new, spiritually aligned paths that are as courageous as they are compassionate.

Saturn enters Aries (May 24, 2025)

Saturn in Aries is a hammer striking an anvil, shaping dreams into something solid and real. It’s the architect of the future, pushing us to build foundations beneath the castles we’ve sketched in the clouds. With the North Node in teaching of faith and surrender, Saturn demands we bring form to the formless. This combination teaches us the “discipline of belief.” It’s not enough to trust in the flow of life; Saturn in Aries reminds us that we must also meet the flow with effort, courage, and a willingness to act. It supports the nodal cycle by grounding Piscean faith in concrete foundations, ensuring that the dream doesn’t remain an abstraction but becomes something real and lasting

Jupiter enters Cancer (June 9, 2025)

When Jupiter moves into Cancer, it waters the roots of everything we hold dear. Growth doesn’t just happen outward—it begins in the deep, nourishing soil of emotional connection. This is a time to deepen connections, create a home that can emotionally support you, and prioritize self-care. Jupiter amplifies the North Node’s Piscean call for compassion, reminding us of the transformative power of caring—for ourselves and for others. Growth now comes from empathy and understanding, not from striving for control or domination.

While Saturn in Aries pushes us to act, Jupiter in Cancer balances this by reminding us that growth is rooted in emotional security and self-care. It supports the nodal shift by fortifying the emotional and spiritual foundations needed to sustain Virgo’s practical efforts and Pisces’ expansive dreams. This energy nurtures the soil from which all creation grows, helping us stay aligned with the deeper meaning behind our actions.

Uranus enters Gemini (July 7, 2025)

When Uranus enters Gemini on July 7, 2025, it brings the energy of radical transformation and innovative thinking. Gemini’s quicksilver intellect and Uranus’ revolutionary force disrupt old paradigms, challenging the South Node in Virgo’s tendencies toward over-analysis, perfectionism, and rigid control. Uranus in Gemini clears away the clutter of excessive precision, making space for intuitive leaps and creative breakthroughs that align with the Piscean flow of the North Node.

This transit also reshapes how we communicate and connect, encouraging us to think beyond logic and embrace intuitive, multidimensional forms of understanding. It supports the nodal cycle by breaking the chains of Virgo’s obsession with order and replacing them with the freedom to experiment, adapt, and trust in the organic unfolding of ideas. Uranus in Gemini electrifies the Pisces-Virgo axis with a sense of possibility, helping us merge intuition and practicality in ways that defy conventional rules.

The different nodal events in your lifetime

The nodal cycle doesn’t follow a straight path—it spirals. With each turn, it revisits familiar themes, deepening the story and sharpening the lessons. At every crossroads, the nodes challenge you: Will you meet the moment? Will you rise to what fate demands?

Nodal Return

Every 18.5 years, the nodes call you home. This is your nodal return. It’s the snake swallowing its tail, a cosmic reminder of who you are and why you’re here.

When the transiting North Node aligns with your natal North Node (and the South Node with your natal South Node), the universe asks:  Will you meet the moment? Will you rise to what fate demands?

This event occurs around the ages of 18–19, 37–38, 56–57, and 74–75. In moments like these, life feels filled with a sense of destiny. You may find yourself at a crossroads, faced with decisions that feel both terrifying and divinely guided. Pay attention, this is not the time to shrink from your calling.

Nodal Square

If the nodal return is the homecoming, the nodal square is the trial. It’s the grindstone that sharpens your edges and clarifies your course. When the transiting nodes form a square (90°) to your natal nodes, tension arises. The universe asks: What will you choose when the path forward isn’t clear? Will you confront the resistance, or let it stop you?

This event unfolds around ages 4–5, 13–14, 22–23, 31–32, 40–41, 49–50, 58–59, 67–68, and 76–77. The nodal square brings challenges that expose misalignments between your choices and your destiny. It’s a crossroads, marked by external events or inner turmoil that force you to reevaluate your direction. The friction is here to refine you. 

Nodal Opposition

At the nodal opposition, the cosmic wheel turns, and you’re pulled in two directions. The North Node stands where your South Node once was, and the South Node where your North Node began. This is the axis of integration, where the past meets the future, and the universe asks: Have you learned from where you’ve been? Are you ready to step into where you’re going?

This event occurs around ages 9–10, 27–28, 46–47, 65–66, and 84–85. It’s a moment of reckoning with the push-pull of your life’s polarity: comfort versus growth, familiarity versus potential. The nodal opposition is the mirror that reflects your journey so far. What have you carried forward that no longer serves you? What lessons from your past must you now embody to step into your becoming?

Planets in the North and South Node

For further insights, you can see what planets are in your north or south node.

Planets in the North Node

The house containing your North Node represents the life area where you're encouraged to grow and embrace new experiences. Planets here act as guides, pushing you toward the life you’re meant to live.

Sun - Your personal identity and self-expression are key to your growth. Embracing leadership roles and cultivating confidence align you with your destiny. 

Moon - Emotional development and nurturing instincts are central. Connecting with your feelings and intuition propels you toward your life purpose.

Mercury - Communication, learning, and intellectual pursuits are vital. Engaging in dialogue and expanding your knowledge base facilitate your growth.

Venus - Relationships, aesthetics, and values play a significant role. Cultivating harmonious connections and appreciating beauty guide you toward fulfillment.

Mars: Action, assertiveness, and courage are emphasized. Taking initiative and pursuing your desires align you with your soul's path.

Jupiter - Expansion, optimism, and wisdom are highlighted. Seeking knowledge and embracing opportunities for growth lead you toward your destiny.

Saturn - Discipline, responsibility, and structure are essential. Developing resilience and setting long-term goals facilitate your journey.

Uranus - Innovation, individuality, and sudden changes are integral. Embracing unconventional paths and seeking freedom propel you forward.

Neptune - Spirituality, creativity, and compassion are central themes. Developing your intuitive abilities and engaging in artistic pursuits guide you.

Pluto - Transformation, power dynamics, and personal regeneration are key. Confronting inner depths and embracing change align you with your purpose.

Planets in the South Node's

The house of your South Node highlights familiar territory and past-life imprints. Planets here uncover natural gifts and ingrained habits that, while comforting, can become obstacles if relied upon too heavily.

Sun - A strong sense of identity tied to past experiences. While self-assured, there's a need to move beyond ego-centric behaviors to embrace new growth. For instance, you may have always been recognized for your strong leadership or individuality in past experiences, but now it's time to focus on collaboration and humility. If your South Node is in the 10th house with the Sun, you might feel overly attached to professional achievements and need to shift your energy toward personal growth or family life (North Node in the 4th house).

Moon - Deep emotional patterns from the past. For instance, you have a deep attachment to familiar emotional patterns or family traditions may feel safe but could keep you from exploring new relationships or emotional growth. The South Node Moon in the 2nd house might reflect emotional security tied to material possessions, preventing you from embracing vulnerability and shared resources (North Node in the 8th house).

Mercury - Established communication styles and thought patterns. For Example, you might rely on intellectual routines or familiar communication styles that served you well in the past but now feel limiting. The South Node Mercury in the 3rd house may indicate an overemphasis on everyday chatter or local concerns, while the North Node in the 9th house calls for broader intellectual pursuits and exploration.

Venus - Comfort in past relationship dynamics and value systems. For instance, you might cling to old relationship patterns or value systems, avoiding deeper intimacy or broader self-worth. The South Node Venus in the 7th house could suggest an over-reliance on partnerships, while the North Node in the 1st house asks you to develop independence.

Mars - Habitual approaches to action and assertion. For instance, you may default to assertive or aggressive approaches that worked in the past but are no longer effective. The South Node Mars in the 1st house might indicate a habit of acting alone or impulsively, while the North Node in the 7th house encourages cooperation and compromise.

Jupiter - Past experiences with growth and expansion. Sticking to familiar opportunities may limit broader horizons. For example, South Node Jupiter in the 11th house may reflect comfort in group ideals, while the North Node in the 5th house asks you to take personal creative risks and shine as an individual.

Saturn - Established structures and responsibilities. For instance, you may feel bound by old rules or responsibilities that limit your growth. The South Node Saturn in the 6th house could point to rigid work habits or overcommitment to duty, while the North Node in the 12th house calls for surrender and spiritual exploration.

Uranus - Familiarity with past innovations and disruptions. For instance, a tendency to rely on past rebellion or disruptive innovations might keep you from grounding yourself in stability. The South Node Uranus in the 4th house may reflect resistance to traditional family dynamics, while the North Node in the 10th house asks you to bring your individuality into a professional setting.

Neptune - Established spiritual or creative inclinations. For example, You might cling to past creative or spiritual ideals, avoiding the challenge of new inspiration. The South Node Neptune in the 5th house may indicate comfort in personal artistic expression, while the North Node in the 11th house encourages collaboration and collective vision.

Pluto - Deep-seated transformative experiences from the past. For instance, past experiences of power or transformation may become a crutch, preventing you from embracing current challenges. The South Node Pluto in the 8th house could suggest an attachment to intense personal transformation, while the North Node in the 2nd house calls for stability and building material security.

 

Horoscopes for Pisces / Virgo Lunar Nodes

Aries Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces in your 12th house of spirituality, rest, and the subconscious, the universe is asking you to slow down and turn inward. Healing doesn’t come from the hustle; it happens in the stillness. This is your time to grieve what needs grieving, untangle what feels knotted, and trust that clarity will come in its own time. Prioritize rest like it’s the most important thing on your to-do list, because right now, it is. This is a season for deep introspection and renewal, a time to face the patterns you’ve buried and let them transform you.

Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo lights up your 6th house of work and routines, urging you to release perfectionism and the need to measure your worth by your productivity. Micromanaging every corner of your life won’t bring the peace you’re seeking. Let go of the pressure to always be doing, fixing, or achieving. Be fully present with yourself, free from judgment, and let go of the pressure to always do more.

This nodal cycle invites you to soften into a more fluid, intuitive way of being. When you let go of the idea that your value is tied to your output, you open the door to a sense of peace and wholeness that no amount of effort could ever buy. Trust in the process of surrender. Healing is happening, even when it feels slow.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. You may have felt tension between the demands of daily life and the need for rest or spiritual growth. Reflecting on how you navigated work-life balance and addressed inner healing can provide valuable guidance for this cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return for Aries Rising highlights the importance of integrating spiritual growth with practical routines. Release the pressure to control every detail and create space for quiet, for rest, for the unexpected. Let go of the urge to push through and instead, ask: what would it feel like to move with intention, rather than force? When you cultivate a softer, more compassionate relationship with yourself, you unlock the healing and strengthen your connection to your inner knowing.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may create tension between your desire to keep busy and the call to slow down and reflect. This is your opportunity to recognize the value of stillness and prioritize practices that nourish your inner world, even when it feels counterintuitive to pause.

Nodal Opposition
The nodal opposition asks you to balance the demands of your external routines with the needs of your inner self. It’s a chance to integrate spiritual practices into your daily life, ensuring that your work is aligned with your emotional and spiritual well-being..

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Taurus Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces in your 11th house of community, friendships, and future vision, you’re being called to dream not just for yourself but for the collective. This is a time to soften in your social connections, to show up with empathy and compassion, and to imagine the kind of world you want to help create. The South Node in Virgo, activating your 5th house of creativity and self-expression, is here to help you release the perfectionism that might keep you from fully sharing your light. Let go of the need for your projects to be flawless or for every effort to be met with applause. Instead, focus on collaboration. This nodal shift teaches you that what you build together will always feel more meaningful than what you create alone. This moment is an invitation to trust in the process and the people around you. 

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. During this time, you may have experienced shifts in your social circles or a need to balance personal creative pursuits with collective responsibilities. Reflecting on how you navigated these dynamics can provide valuable insights for this cycle.

Nodal Return 
A nodal return for Taurus Rising emphasizes aligning your creative vision with the needs and dreams of the collective. This is a season to loosen your grip on rigid ideas of personal success and instead, lean into the magic of collaboration. What you can build with others will surpass anything you could create on your own. Trust in the process of working together, sharing resources, and allowing your gifts to weave into something larger than yourself. When you focus on community, your creativity becomes a force for collective transformation.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may highlight tension between your personal passions and your role within a group. It’s a chance to step back from self-imposed standards of perfection and embrace the joy of working with others to achieve shared goals.

Nodal Opposition
The nodal opposition asks you to balance your individual creative expression with your contributions to the collective. This is an opportunity to integrate your unique talents into a larger vision, fostering both personal fulfillment and community growth.

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Gemini Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node transiting Pisces in your 10th house of career and public image, you’re encouraged to align your professional goals with your spiritual values.Trust that your career can be a reflection of your spiritual values, not separate from them.

Not everyone has the privilege of choice/change in their career due to circumstances beyond their control. If this resonates, know that meaning isn’t limited to titles; it can be found in how you show up, the care you bring to what you do, and the impact you have on those around you. Even within limitations, you can infuse your work with intention and purpose, finding fulfillment in the energy you put out into the world.

At the same time, the South Node in Virgo draws attention to your 4th house of home and family, asking you to release the grip of perfectionism in your personal life. Your home doesn’t need to be perfectly ordered to feel supportive, and you don’t have to carry every responsibility flawlessly to care for those you love. This nodal cycle is about finding the balance between your outer ambitions and your inner foundations.

The South Node in Virgo will help you tap into your practical skills and strong work ethic when needed, but it also asks you to loosen your grip and allow room for spontaneity and flow. Likewise, the North Node in Pisces guides you to dream big, trust your instincts, and believe in the unseen possibilities, but without losing sight of reality. This is a time to redefine what success means to you.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. During this period, you may have faced challenges in balancing career aspirations with family commitments. Reflecting on how you managed this dynamic can provide valuable lessons for the current cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return for Gemini Rising highlights the need to integrate intuition and creativity into your professional life while releasing rigid expectations around home and family. By aligning your career with your deeper values, you can create a path that feels both meaningful and sustainable.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may create tension between your desire for professional success and the need to maintain balance at home. This is your opportunity to ensure that your ambitions are rooted in purpose and that you’re not neglecting your emotional foundations in the process.

Nodal Opposition
The nodal opposition asks you to harmonize your career goals with your home life. This is a chance to build a professional path that honors both your personal values and your domestic responsibilities, creating a more integrated and fulfilling life.

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Cancer Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces and your 9th house of higher learning, travel, and belief systems, you’re being called to broaden your horizons and deepen your connection to what inspires you. This is your time to step out of the familiar and into the unknown—whether that means pursuing spiritual studies, exploring new philosophies, or traveling to places that stir your soul. The North Node in Pisces asks you to trust your intuition and lean into experiences that feel expansive and meaningful, even if they don’t come with a clear roadmap.

At the same time, the South Node in Virgo activates your 3rd house of communication, learning, and your immediate surroundings, encouraging you to let go of perfectionism in how you think, speak, and engage with the world around you. You don’t need to have every detail figured out or every word perfectly articulated to make a meaningful impact. This transit invites you to release the need to overanalyze every interaction and instead embrace the flow of communication with curiosity and compassion.

This nodal shift is about trusting in the bigger picture rather than getting caught up in the minutiae. It’s about allowing yourself to be a student of life, open to new ideas and perspectives, even when they challenge what you thought you knew. Let your intuition guide you toward the questions that matter most, and allow the answers to unfold in their own time.

As you journey through this period, you may feel a pull toward the mystical, the spiritual, or the creative. These are the keys to unlocking the growth this cycle offers.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. During this time, you may have embarked on journeys — literal or metaphorical — that challenged your beliefs and expanded your worldview. Reflecting on how you integrated new knowledge and experiences can provide valuable insights for navigating the current nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return marks a karmic crossroads, a moment to embody the lessons of the nodes in your life. For Cancer Rising, this means stepping into the grounded, service-oriented energy of Virgo in your daily communications and immediate environment. It’s time to refine your voice, focus on the details, and prioritize meaningful interactions that reflect your values. At the same time, you’re being asked to release the shadow side of Pisces in your broader philosophical outlook — the urge to idealize, escape, or lose yourself in abstraction. This is a chance to balance your expansive dreams with practical, actionable steps. This nodal cycle encourages you to engage in learning experiences that sharpen your discernment and deepen your understanding of the world around you. 

Nodal Square
The nodal square creates tension between the safety of your comfort zone and the pull of something greater. This period may prompt you to break free from rigid routines or overly detailed thinking patterns that no longer serve you. By allowing yourself to explore bigger, more philosophical questions, you unlock opportunities for growth that come from stepping beyond the familiar.

Nodal Opposition
A nodal opposition challenges you to find harmony between your inner emotional life and the broader philosophies shaping your perspective. For Cancer, this might mean integrating personal beliefs into how you engage with your immediate environment. Balancing introspection with open-minded exploration allows you to bring emotional depth to new ideas and experiences.

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Leo Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces in your 8th house, this is your cosmic invitation to dive deep. Deep into your psyche. Deep into the emotions you’ve tucked away. Deep into the places where real transformation happens. This period is about embracing vulnerability, exploring spiritual or metaphysical practices, and leaning into the kind of trust and intimacy that can feel both terrifying and liberating.

Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo lights up your 2nd house of money and self-worth, asking you to loosen your grip on perfectionism. It’s time to let go of the belief that your value lies in how perfectly you manage your resources or present yourself. The universe is reminding you that true worth isn’t found in material possessions — it’s found in the depth of your connections, both with yourself and others.

Balancing control with surrender is the key to this nodal cycle. When you allow space for the unknown and trust the process, you open yourself to profound transformation and deeper, more meaningful relationships.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. Looking back on this time, you might remember challenges around balancing your personal values with the demands of deep partnerships. You may have encountered situations where letting go of material attachments was necessary to build stronger emotional connections. The lessons you learned about vulnerability, trust, and the temporary nature of material wealth can provide valuable guidance as you navigate the current nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return signifies a karmic realignment. For Leo Rising, this cycle asks you to embrace Virgo’s precision and practicality in how you approach your finances and sense of self-worth. It’s about building a foundation that feels steady and secure, rooted in intentional habits and self-respect. At the same time, you’re being called to release the shadow side of Pisces in your intimate connections and shared resources — the patterns of avoidance, escapism, or over-idealization that might be holding you back.

This is your opportunity to refine your relationship with money, with trust, and with yourself. Focus on cultivating healthier routines and practicing discernment in the spaces where you share your energy, time, and resources.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may create tension between your desire to express yourself and the need for deeper transformation. You might find that focusing solely on self-sufficiency no longer feels fulfilling. Instead, growth comes from trusting others and allowing yourself to be shaped by intimate connections.

Nodal Opposition
During the nodal opposition, you may feel a push and pull between your personal values and shared resources. For Leo, this is a time to balance independence with vulnerability, recognizing that true growth comes when you allow others to support and transform you.

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Virgo Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node transiting Pisces and your 7th house of partnerships and relationships, you're encouraged to expand your approach to one-on-one connections. This is a time to explore what it means to truly connect on a spiritual level, to let go of rigid expectations, and to embrace the messy, beautiful complexity of one-on-one relationships. Whether it’s romantic, platonic, or professional, these connections are here to teach you about trust, vulnerability, and the power of showing up. Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo moves through your 1st house of self and identity, encouraging you to loosen the grip of perfectionism in how you see yourself and how you present to the world. You don’t need to have it all figured out or to appear polished at all times to be worthy of love and connection.

This nodal shift is about finding balance between caring for yourself and showing up for others. It’s a reminder that relationships thrive when we bring our whole selves to the table, flaws and all. Letting go of the need to control or perfect every detail allows you to experience deeper, more meaningful connections.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. During this time, you may have experienced shifts in your relationships that challenged your self-identity and personal beliefs. Reflecting on how you integrated new dynamics and experiences can provide valuable insights for navigating the current nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return brings a karmic emphasis on integrating the lessons of the nodes into your life. For Virgo Rising, this involves embracing the compassionate and intuitive qualities of Pisces in your relationships, while releasing any Virgoan tendencies towards criticism or perfectionism in your self-identity. This period may prompt you to refine your approach to partnerships, engage in meaningful connections, and develop a more empathetic approach to yourself and others. By aligning your relationships with spiritual growth, you can make a significant impact on your personal development and understanding.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may bring tension between your detail-oriented habits and the need to embrace emotional or intuitive dynamics in your relationships. Growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone and allowing yourself to trust your instincts, even when the answers aren’t clear.

Nodal Opposition
The opposition challenges you to balance your individuality with the needs of your partnerships. For Virgo Rising, this means releasing self-criticism and finding harmony between your personal goals and the connections you’re building with others.

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Libra Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)

With the North Node moving through Pisces and your 6th house of daily routines, health, and service, this is a time to transform the way you approach your everyday life. You’re being invited to infuse your routines with compassion, creativity, and a sense of spiritual connection. It’s about bringing heart and meaning to the seemingly ordinary, allowing your daily life to become a reflection of your deeper values.

At the same time, the South Node in Virgo activates your 12th house of the subconscious, dreams, and hidden patterns, asking you to release the perfectionism that can lead to self-sabotage or feelings of overwhelm. This nodal shift is a call to let go of the pressure to have it all perfectly organized or figured out, especially when it comes to the areas of your life that aren’t immediately visible to others. This transit reminds you that the little things matter. The way you care for yourself, show up for your work, and move through your day has the power to create ripples of healing and harmony—not just for you but for those around you. Finding balance between structure and surrender is your key to growth during this time.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. You may have experienced a tension between your desire for order in daily life and the need to address underlying subconscious patterns. Perhaps you faced challenges in maintaining routines, prompting a reevaluation of your approach to health and service.

Nodal Return
A nodal return in Pisces highlights your daily routines and health, encouraging you to infuse them with compassion and creativity. For Libra Rising, this is a time to adopt holistic practices, such as meditation or mindful eating, and to embrace a more intuitive approach to your work. The South Node in Virgo invites you to release perfectionism and overthinking in your subconscious patterns, allowing more room for ease and self-compassion. By integrating spiritual awareness into your everyday life, you create a foundation for growth and harmony.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may highlight a disconnect between your external responsibilities and inner emotional needs. For Libra Rising, this is a chance to bring balance by prioritizing self-care and aligning your daily routines with practices that nurture your spirit.

Nodal Opposition
The opposition asks you to reconcile your public roles with your private, inner world. For Libra Rising, this may involve finding ways to align your work or service with a deeper sense of spiritual purpose, creating harmony between your outer actions and inner peace.

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Scorpio Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node in Pisces lighting up your 5th house of creativity, romance, and self-expression, this is your time to reconnect with what brings you joy. Dive into your creative passions, embrace romance with an open heart, and express yourself authentically—without overthinking how it will be received. This period invites you to trust your intuition and let your artistic, playful, and heartfelt sides take the lead.  If financial or energetic stress feels like a barrier, reclaiming creative freedom begins with small, deliberate acts. Creativity doesn’t have to be grand; it thrives in moments of presence. Give yourself permission to create without purpose or expectation. Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo moves through your 11th house of friendships and community, encouraging you to release the need for perfection in your social circles or approval from others. If you’ve been caught up in trying to fit into group dynamics or prioritizing others’ expectations over your own desires, this is your opportunity to let go. This nodal shift is about reclaiming your personal joy and creative freedom. Trust that when you lead with your heart, the right people and opportunities will align with you. Let this be a time to explore what lights you up, unapologetically share your gifts.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. You may have navigated the tension between personal creativity and group dynamics, learning to assert your individuality within social settings. Reflecting on those experiences can offer valuable insights into current opportunities for self-expression and joy.

Nodal Return
A nodal return brings a karmic emphasis on integrating the lessons of the nodes into your life. For Scorpio Rising, this involves embracing Piscean creativity in personal expression while releasing Virgoan perfectionism in social affiliations. This period encourages pursuing artistic endeavors, engaging in heartfelt romances, and expressing your true self without concern for external validation.

Nodal Square
The nodal square may create tension between your desire for deep transformation and the need for lighthearted self-expression. For Scorpio, this is a time to balance introspection with the joy of creating for its own sake, trusting that both have a place in your life.

Nodal Opposition
During the opposition, you may feel pulled between your personal passions and your role within a group. This is an opportunity to integrate your creative vision into your social contributions, finding ways to honor both your individuality and collective goals.

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Sagittarius Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces and your 4th house of home, family, and emotional foundations, this is a time to turn inward and reconnect with what truly nurtures you. The cosmos is asking you to cultivate a sense of peace and compassion in your home life, whether by deepening bonds with family, creating a sanctuary that feels spiritually aligned, or exploring your inner emotional world. If family isn’t part of your support system, or if those relationships feel strained, this is your invitation to redefine what “home” and “connection” mean for you. Family doesn’t have to be blood—it can be the friends who show up for you, the community that sees you, or the chosen family you create. Deepen your bonds with those who nurture your spirit, even if it’s just a selected view. This period encourages you to build a foundation rooted in love, care, and understanding—for yourself and those closest to you.

If relationships feel distant or unavailable, focus on building a sanctuary within yourself. Create a space—physical or emotional—that feels safe and aligned with your needs. It could be a corner of your home filled with objects that bring you peace, a daily ritual that grounds you, or a quiet moment of self-reflection where you hold space for your emotions.

Explore what anchors you by connecting with your inner world. Journaling, meditating, or simply sitting with your feelings can help you build the emotional foundation you crave. Remember, “home” is as much about the space you create within yourself as it is about the people around you.

Meanwhile, the South Node in Virgo lights up your 10th house of career and public image, signaling it’s time to let go of the relentless drive for external success or the need to perfect every detail in your professional life. If you’ve been measuring your worth by your achievements, this transit invites you to shift your focus inward. This nodal shift encourages you to find balance between the demands of your public life and the needs of your private world. By prioritizing emotional well-being and meaningful family connections, you lay the groundwork for a life that feels more whole and satisfying. The more you invest in your emotional foundation, the stronger and more resilient every other part of your life will become.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. Looking back on this period, you may remember struggles in balancing career ambitions with family responsibilities. The pursuit of professional perfection may have taken a toll on personal relationships. The lessons you gained about prioritizing emotional well-being and nurturing a supportive home life can now serve as a compass during this nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return signifies a pivotal time of karmic realignment. For Sagittarius, this involves integrating Virgo's analytical qualities into your professional life while releasing Piscean tendencies toward escapism in domestic matters. This period encourages establishing clear boundaries between work and home, fostering a harmonious family environment, and aligning career goals with personal values.

Nodal Square
The square may highlight tension between your professional ambitions and your personal life. For Sagittarius Rising, this is a time to refocus on what nourishes your spirit, ensuring that your outer accomplishments align with your emotional needs.

Nodal Opposition
The nodal opposition asks you to balance the demands of your career with the needs of your family or inner life. This is an opportunity to integrate your ambitions with a sense of emotional fulfillment and connection.

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Capricorn Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node in Pisces illuminating your 3rd house of communication, learning, and your immediate environment, this is a time to soften your approach to how you share your thoughts and connect with those around you. The universe is inviting you to lean into intuitive, compassionate communication—whether through heartfelt conversations, creative writing, or artistic expression. This time also encourages you to nurture relationships with siblings, neighbors, and your local community, finding connections in the spaces closest to home. At the same time, the South Node in Virgo moves through your 9th house of higher learning, travel, and philosophy, encouraging you to release any rigid belief systems or perfectionist tendencies around education and personal growth. If you’ve been clinging to a need for absolute certainty in your intellectual pursuits or an overly structured approach to learning, this is your opportunity to embrace curiosity and open-mindedness instead. This nodal shift asks you to find balance between seeking expansive, big-picture ideas and staying present with the details of daily life. It’s a reminder that wisdom doesn’t always come from far-off adventures or formal studies—it’s often found in the conversations we have, the stories we share, and the connections we make right here and now.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. During this time, you might have noticed a shift from big-picture thinking to focusing on the details of your day-to-day life. Looking back on how you juggled deep conversations with practical communication can give you helpful clues for navigating this nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return brings a karmic emphasis on integrating the lessons of the nodes into your life. For Capricorn Rising, this involves embracing Piscean intuition in daily communications while releasing Virgoan perfectionism in higher learning. This period encourages developing empathetic listening skills, engaging in creative expression, and adopting a more flexible approach to acquiring knowledge.

Nodal Square
A nodal square challenges you to balance the details of your daily communication with broader, more expansive thinking. For Capricorn Rising, this may feel like a conflict between staying grounded in practical conversations and engaging with more intuitive, creative, or philosophical pursuits. You might feel stretched between perfecting your knowledge in one area and opening yourself up to new ways of learning or expressing yourself.

For example, you could struggle with the need to stick to familiar, structured methods of learning or teaching while feeling drawn toward a more imaginative or empathetic approach, such as storytelling or creative writing. Growth during this time comes from releasing rigid expectations and embracing the flexibility to explore ideas without needing them to be “perfect.”

Nodal Opposition
The nodal opposition creates tension between your immediate environment (3rd house) and the expansive perspectives offered by travel, higher learning, or spirituality (9th house). You may feel torn between focusing on the small, tangible details of your day-to-day life and the desire to connect with something larger, like a new philosophy or worldview.

For Capricorn Rising, this period highlights the need to integrate local, practical knowledge with broader, intuitive understanding. Perhaps you’ve been overly focused on logical, detail-oriented communication, neglecting the emotional or spiritual depth that enriches your connections. This opposition invites you to harmonize these realms: grounding big ideas into everyday conversations and bringing imaginative insights into practical, actionable steps.

Ultimately, this is a time to expand your perspective without losing touch with the present moment, blending the wisdom of both immediate and expansive ways of thinking. 

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Aquarius Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces and your 2nd house of personal finances, values, and self-worth, this is your time to rewrite your relationship with abundance. The cosmos is encouraging you to approach your material world with intuition and compassion—aligning how you earn, save, and spend with your spiritual and emotional values. 

If you’re feeling financially stressed, start by focusing on what truly matters to you. Reflect on where your money is going and whether it aligns with your core values. Abundance isn’t just about having more—it’s about living in harmony with what you value most. Even small, intentional steps can create a path toward balance and well-being.

This nodal transit invites you to explore creative ways of generating income, prioritize what truly matters to you, and root your sense of self-worth in something deeper than external achievements. At the same time, the South Node in Virgo highlights your 8th house of shared resources, intimacy, and transformation, urging you to let go of perfectionist tendencies when it comes to joint finances or emotional healing. You’re being asked to release the need to micromanage processes that are inherently messy—whether they involve money, trust, or emotional shifts. This nodal shift is about trusting the flow of both material and emotional abundance. By letting go of the urge to control every outcome and embracing a sense of surrender, you create space for greater balance and well-being. It’s a reminder that vulnerability and openness are just as valuable as strategy and precision. This period is about trusting that when you prioritize your values, everything else will fall into place. 

Let this be a time to build a life rooted in what feels meaningful to you.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. Reflecting on this period, you may recall challenges in balancing personal values with the complexities of shared resources. Lessons learned about the importance of self-worth and the benefits of a compassionate approach to finances can guide you through the current nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return signifies a time of karmic realignment. For Aquarius Rising, this involves integrating Virgo's analytical qualities into your approach to shared resources while releasing Piscean tendencies toward idealization in personal finances. This period encourages establishing practical financial habits, fostering healthy emotional boundaries, and aligning material pursuits with spiritual values.

Nodal Square
A nodal square challenges the balance between your personal values and shared resources, creating tension between self-reliance and emotional vulnerability. You may find yourself questioning your financial independence or struggling with control in partnerships, particularly when it comes to joint investments or emotional intimacy. This period pushes you to break free from perfectionist tendencies in how you manage shared responsibilities.

For example, you might feel overwhelmed by a financial partnership that isn’t working or notice patterns of avoiding vulnerability in relationships. Growth comes from trusting others and releasing the need to have everything meticulously planned. By opening yourself to collaboration and embracing uncertainty, you create space for deeper connections and a healthier relationship with abundance.

Nodal Opposition
The nodal opposition brings a push-and-pull dynamic between your personal sense of security (2nd house) and the emotional depth required in partnerships or shared resources (8th house). You might feel torn between focusing on your financial independence and addressing the transformative power of trust and emotional sharing.

For Aquarius Rising, this period emphasizes finding harmony between your need for autonomy and your capacity to be vulnerable. Perhaps you’re hesitant to rely on others, fearing it will compromise your independence. Or, you might be holding onto control in relationships to avoid deeper emotional risks. The opposition invites you to integrate the two: strengthening your self-worth while allowing intimacy and shared experiences to enhance your emotional and financial growth.

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Pisces Rising

2025–2026 (Current Node Shift)
With the North Node moving through Pisces and your 1st house of self and identity, this is your moment to step fully into your self. The universe is calling you to embrace your compassionate, intuitive, and deeply empathetic nature without hesitation. This is a time to prioritize your personal growth, explore your spiritual path, and express yourself in ways that feel true to who you are. You don’t need perfect circumstances to prioritize your personal growth. Your experiences, struggles, and resilience shape a story that only you can tell, and that story has the power to inspire and connect. Your truth is your strength, and the world benefits when you express it fully. When you lean into who you truly are, without apology or hesitation, you invite others to do the same. The world benefits when you show up as your whole, imperfect, and beautifully unique self. 

At the same time, the South Node in Virgo lights up your 7th house of partnerships, asking you to release the tendency to be overly critical or perfectionistic in your relationships. This nodal cycle reminds you that no partnership thrives under the pressure of impossible standards. By letting go of the need to fix or control the dynamics around you, you make room for deeper connection, understanding, and balance. The more you nurture your connection to yourself, the more your relationships and the world around you will reflect that same sense of compassion and care.

2006–2008 (Last Time Nodes Were in Pisces/Virgo)
Reflect on 2006–2008 for guidance—those lessons hold keys to the next 18 months. Themes, people, and situations from that time may resurface, offering opportunities for course correction or deeper clarity. During this time, the universe may have pulled you toward deeper self-discovery, balancing personal needs with relationship dynamics. Reflecting on how you integrated self-expression with partnership responsibilities can offer valuable insights for the current nodal cycle.

Nodal Return
A nodal return brings a karmic emphasis on integrating the lessons of the nodes into your life. For Pisces Rising, this involves embracing your innate compassion in self-identity while releasing Virgoan perfectionism in relationships. This period encourages personal development through spiritual practices, fostering self-acceptance, and cultivating harmonious partnerships based on empathy and mutual understanding.

Nodal Square
The nodal square challenges you to reconcile your personal identity with the needs of your relationships. You may feel torn between prioritizing your own growth and meeting the expectations of others. For example, you might hesitate to fully express yourself out of fear that it could disrupt harmony in your partnerships, or you may find that focusing too much on others leaves little room for your own self-discovery. This is a time to recognize that being true to yourself doesn’t mean abandoning your connections — it means bringing your whole, authentic self to the table. Growth happens when you trust your instincts and allow your individuality to shine, even as you nurture the relationships that matter most.

Nodal Opposition
During the opposition, you may feel pulled between focusing on yourself and maintaining strong relationships. You may feel conflicted about how much energy to devote to yourself versus your relationships. Perhaps you’ve been over-prioritizing others’ needs, losing sight of your own, or focusing so much on self-improvement that you’ve neglected the give-and-take required in strong partnerships. This is your chance to integrate your personal growth with mutual understanding, creating partnerships that reflect your true self.

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