Ketu in Aquarius

Avelom Podvodny. Planets in Zodiac Signs

The North Node in Leo symbolizes a struggle with willpower. In this incarnation, the individual is learning to develop inner strength. Very often, there is no one to rely upon. Eventually, the individual realizes that if their life is to be better, it must be created by themselves. But before they can create anything, they must overcome their apathy and carelessness. They continue the tendency from a past life, feeling self-pity due to the absence of friends when they are needed most. Somehow, during times of stress, others always seem to be absent. Common prolonged periods of loneliness, isolation, and in many cases, solitude. Eventually, once a decision is made, little can divert the individual from their destiny. They must learn that their isolation serves to gather strength. Highly capable of strong leadership in this life, this individual must learn to overcome all doubts. Lingering desires for friendly relationships weaken them, as these do little to reinforce their confidence. They must focus more on purpose, rather than follow the habitual tendency to waste energy. Interestingly, while continuing to believe they need others to answer their questions, they rarely accept their advice. They have friends from all walks of society. In a certain sense, this increases their potential, as now these connections bring them awareness earned in previous incarnations. When determination takes root, there will be no stopping on the path to success, because the individual dislikes settling for anything second-rate. Many thoughts are devoted to the future. In fact, they are accustomed to living in it, until one day they realize that “today is the future of yesterday,” and that nothing will exist in the future that is not created today! They are not easily understood and will do everything to strengthen their individuality. In past incarnations, they withdrew from the majority and allowed themselves to follow their own path. Now they take pride in being different from others and care less about societal traditions than about the rules they have established for themselves. The main difficulty for the individual in life is a lack of control. They may channel their strength into futile projects until they realize that no one will stand over them with a whip. Drawing upon past knowledge, they can accomplish something beneficial for all of humanity. Many people with this nodal placement progress from poverty to wealth; great changes occur once the tendency to ignore transforms into the ability to observe! They are surprised when they discover talents from past lives, of which they were previously unaware. Happiness can be achieved if they find a purpose to dedicate their life to. Moreover, the principles found must be unwavering, so the individual feels they are building something substantial. Then they will align their life with these principles. The activities of other people remind them of their past incarnations. They want life to move forward on a direct course, while simultaneously preserving their full independence. As a result, it is difficult for them to tolerate other people who restrict their style—they will constantly test boundaries. The South Node in Aquarius brings the roots of a past life that was deeply committed to the principles of justice and equality. In the current life, the individual is given the opportunity to be self-reliant, so they can express their inner convictions without being constrained by others. Their task now is to show people, as vividly and powerfully as possible, the ways in which the world can overcome its burdens. They will achieve their highest accomplishments if they subordinate personal will to service for humanity. There is no doubt that this is capable of excellent material leadership, since the sense of Aquarian justice, deeply rooted in the past life, is never compromised. This individual is capable of making revolutionary changes to what was once established tradition. They are amazed and fascinated by all the possibilities human beings can achieve. At the same time, they feel irritation when seeing people lamenting their own limitations, because they well know how a person can be held captive by their shoelaces. They strive to remain high above so they won’t be mocked for the beliefs they so wish to express. While their capacity for love deepens, everything that remains within them is not far from the surface. The continuation of their past life’s attraction to fleeting enchantment continues to distract them, complicating clear vision of their true Self. Thus, their achievements are the only real barometer of their worth. They may sometimes desire solitude, but will never live without people, as they thrive on others’ admiration for their accomplishments. They believe in justice, yet quickly forgive when people admit they were wrong, and never strike a fallen opponent. They are so honest that they feel uncomfortable participating in any competition involving unfair play. Things that did not trouble them in past incarnations suddenly become important as they begin to dig deeper into life rather than withdraw from it. Although the karma of their present life is to apply their Uranian inventiveness through Leo’s practical and traditional outlets, they still struggle to maintain their unique character. Some people with this nodal placement spend their later years in solitude. Others, though married, still maintain independence and tend to keep other family members on the periphery of their circle. The house placement of the South Node indicates the area of life where the needs of the past life for originality and freedom still seek expression. The house placement of the North Node indicates the area of life through which all the energy of the chart can be focused on a significant, radiant creation—a generous gift to the world. Indeed, this is the nodal position of the “inventor.”