Ketu in Aquarius
Avesalom Podvodny. Planets in the Signs of the Zodiac
North Node in Leo symbolizes the struggle with willpower. In this incarnation, the individual learns to develop inner strength. Very often, he has no one to rely on. The individual eventually realizes that if his life is to be better, it must be created by him alone. But before he can create anything, he must overcome his apathy and carelessness. He still continues the tendency of his past life, feeling sorry for himself due to the lack of friends when they are most needed. For some reason, in moments of stress, others always seem absent. Ordinary long periods of solitude, isolation, and in many cases, reclusiveness. Eventually, when a decision is made, little can deter the individual from his fate. He must learn that his isolation serves to gather strength. Very capable of strong leadership in this life, this individual must learn to overcome all doubts. Past desires for friendly relationships weaken him, as they do little to strengthen his confidence. He must focus more on a goal rather than follow the usual tendency to waste energy. Interestingly, while continuing to believe he needs others to answer his questions, he rarely accepts their advice. He has friends from all walks of life. In a sense, this increases his opportunities because now they bring him awareness that he earned in previous incarnations. When determination takes root, there will be no stopping on the path to success, because the individual does not like to settle for second best. Many thoughts are devoted to the future. In fact, he is used to living in it until one day he realizes that “the present is the future of yesterday” and that nothing will exist in the future that is not created today! He is not one to be easily understood and will do everything to enhance his individuality. In past incarnations, he avoided most people and allowed himself to go his own way. Now he takes pride in being different from others and cares less about the traditions of society than about the rules he has set for himself. The main difficulty for the individual in life is a lack of control. He may channel his strength into futile projects until he realizes that no one will stand over him with a whip. Drawing on past knowledge, he can do something for the benefit of all humanity. Many people with such a nodal position go from poverty to wealth; great changes occur after the tendency to ignore transforms into the ability to observe! They are amazed when they discover in themselves talents from past lives they were unaware of. Happiness can be achieved by finding what to dedicate life to. Moreover, the principles found must be unwavering so that the individual feels he is creating something substantial. Then he will align his life with them. The activity of others reminds him of his past incarnations. He wants life to move in a straight line, yet he also wants to maintain complete independence. As a result, he finds it difficult to tolerate other people who limit his style—he constantly tests boundaries. South Node in Aquarius brings with it the roots of past life, which were deeply embedded in the principles of justice and equality. In the current life, the individual is given the opportunity to be independent so that he can express his inner convictions without being constrained by others. His work now is to show people, as vividly or as powerfully as he can, ways in which the world can overcome its burden. He will achieve the greatest success if he subordinates personal will to serving humanity. There is no doubt that this is a good material leadership, as the deeply rooted sense of justice of Aquarius, from past life, is never violated. This individual is capable of making revolutionary changes in what was once established tradition. He is amazed and fascinated by all the possibilities a person can achieve. At the same time, he feels irritation when he sees people regretting their own limitations, as he knows well how people are shackled by their own shoelaces. He strives to hold himself high so as not to be mocked for the beliefs he so wanted to express. While his abilities in love deepen, everything that remains in him is not far from the surface. The continuation of his past life’s attraction to fleeting infatuation continues to derail him, complicating his clear vision of his true Self. Thus, his achievements are the only real barometer of his worth. He may sometimes desire solitude, but he will never live without people, as he thrives on their admiration for his achievements. He believes in justice, yet quickly forgives when people admit they are wrong, and never strikes a fallen foe. He is so honest that he feels uncomfortable participating in any competition that involves unfair play. Things that did not bother him in past incarnations suddenly become important as he begins to dig deeper into life rather than retreat from it. Although the karma of his present life is to apply his Uranian ingenuity through practical and traditional outlets of Leo, he still struggles to maintain his unique character. Some people with such a nodal position spend the later years of their lives in solitude. Others, though married, still maintain independence and tend to keep other family members on the periphery of their circle. The position of the South Node in the house indicates the area of life where the needs of past life for originality and freedom still seek expression. The position of the North Node in the house indicates the area of life through which all the energy of the chart can be focused on a significant new shining creation—a gift of generosity to the world. Truly, this nodal position is that of the “inventor.”
