Big Shifts- North Node in Pisces, South Node in Virgo

January 11, 2025, to July 26, 2026, the North Node (Rahu) of the Moon enters Pisces, the South Node (Ketu) enters Virgo leaving behind the Aries/Libra Axis where the Karmic theme was The Self versus Relationships. The conversations highlighted Self-Aggression, Bestial tendencies and the lack of Diplomacy, Decency and Harmony. You can check out the article on the Aries/Libra transit here to find out how well you did to accomplish the goals during this lesson: https://www.expressionsoftheuniverse.com/?s=North+Node

We are always seeking balance in two opposite areas of our lives. You will want to look at your own Birth Chart and see which Houses Pisces and Virgo occupy and where the activity will be focused on for you.

With Pisces and Virgo residing on the “Health” Axis, there is a focus on our Immune System and Purification, Detoxing, and getting into shape.

Attributes to develop for the North Node in Pisces:

Imagination and Creativity
Emotional Sensitivity and Empathy
Spiritual Awareness
Acceptance of Imperfection
Trusting Intuition
Letting Go of Control
Building Healthy Boundaries
Lies and Deception turn to Truth and Honesty

Tendencies to Leave Behind for the South Node in Virgo:

Overemphasis on Labor and Earning
Obsessive Worry and Over analysis
Self-Criticism and Perfectionism
Judgment of Other’s Imperfections and Finding Fault in Others
Staying in unpleasant situations
What is True and What is Not
Fear of Vulnerability
Neglecting Self-Care
Difficulty Accepting Help
Accepting and Integrating Pain and Grief as part of the Human experience

A clue into what we may experience during this time would be to look back to the previous periods when the NN was in Pisces, SN in Virgo:

Pisces North Node / Virgo South Node dates

Jul 27, 1950 – Mar 28, 1952
Apr 20, 1969 – Nov 2, 1970
Dec 3, 1987 – May 22, 1989
Jun 23, 2006 – Dec 18, 2007
Jan 12, 2025 – Jul 26, 2026

I feel that the Karmic Lesson for the next 18 months will be about sinking deeply into oneself, removing the masks that we wear, getting real about our health and healing, discontinuing doing too much for others and putting more focus on what is real about ourselves and situations. We cannot hide behind the mask of anything anymore and will be called to get our acts (shit) together. No more excuses.

The North Node pours energy into, and the South Node drains energy from. These Nodes of the Moon are said to be Karmic Life Lessons that are designed to assist humans to grow and expand; a direction to point towards and the other to walk away from.

The Nodal placements in a Natal or Birth Chart are said to be our own personal placements of Fate and Destiny that have been brought in from a past life.

The Nodes are often symbolized by the Head and Tail of a Dragon. The Dragon that lives deep within each of us. Eastern Astrology and Philosophy and Western Astrology and Philosophy have opposite definitions of the Nodes. Both agree that the Head of the Dragon is the North Node or Rahu and that the Tail of the Dragon is the South Node or Ketu. Eastern philosophy says that Rahu is a malefic planet that is associated with materialism, fear, mischief and obsession, while Ketu brings spiritual liberation, and a detachment from material desires. Western philosophy feels that the North Node or Head represents the path of personal growth and the lessons a person needs to learn to fulfill their soul’s purpose. The South Node or Tail is the place of past life experiences and lessons learned, and the baggage carried into this life. We are often very comfortable in this place as we have lived and have become experts in this area. The Head being the area in life in which we “feed” and the Tail being the area of which we “excrete” or let go of.

Pisces, Ruled by Jupiter (Traditional) and Neptune (Modern) set up the stage of events bringing wisdom, generosity, creativity and intuition to us for the next 18 months.

Pisces Rules the Feet and Lymphatic System. There could be an increase in issues in these areas.

Pisces Rules the 12^th House of Hidden things, the Underworld, The Sea, Water, Floods, Pollution, Toxicity, Addictions, Spirituality, the Subconscious, Dreams, Music and Poetry. Intuition could be heightened in us all during this time. Pisces also Rules Secrets, Self-Sacrifice, Psychotherapy and Healing Practices, Places of Confinement, such as jails and hospitals. Isolation, Escapism, and Mysticism are additional topics. Drugs, drug or alcohol addictions, over-sensitivity and emotional turmoil are also a part of the mix.

Virgo, Ruled by Mercury and possibly Chiron (the Wounded Healer) brings Mental Faculties and the Woundedness of the Overall Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Virgo Rules the Gut and the Digestive System. It has been said that overall Physical and Mental Health all stem from the constitution of one’s stomach and microbiome. There could be a focus on health issues in this area that must be addressed for improved health.

Virgo Rules the 6^th House of Daily Routines, Health, Organization, Details, Cleanliness, Service Work, Small Animals. The Garden or Earth, the Harvest, Food, Cooking, Self-Improvement, Pets and their Care. Hygiene. Analytics or Over Analyzation.

Themes of the Houses. Where is Pisces and Virgo in your chart?