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• Eclipse Season: A short period when the Sun is close to the lunar nodes and eclipses are more likely to occur, often bringing concentrated change.
• Lunar Eclipse: An eclipse that happens at a Full Moon near the nodes, linked with emotional turning points, endings, and shifts in awareness.
• Nodal Axis: The line formed by the North Node and South Node that shows the balance between future growth and past patterns.
• Nodal Return: The time when the transiting North Node returns to its natal position, marking a new chapter of purpose and direction.
• Nodal Reversal: The time when the transiting North Node aligns with the natal South Node, highlighting a choice between old habits and new paths.
• Nodes: Short for lunar nodes, the points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the path of the Sun, used to track eclipses and life direction themes.
• North Node: The node that describes future growth, life lessons, and the qualities you are learning to develop.
• Saros Cycle: A long repeating pattern of eclipses that share similar themes and geometry over many years.
• Solar Eclipse: An eclipse that happens at a New Moon near the nodes, linked with new beginnings, breaks from the past, and strong pushes forward.
• South Node: The node that describes past tendencies, familiar habits, and patterns that are easy to fall back into but can feel limiting over time.

Nodes and Eclipses FAQ

• What are the lunar nodes in astrology? The lunar nodes are two points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the path of the Sun, and they describe the balance between past habits and future growth in a chart.
• What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? A solar eclipse happens at a New Moon and is linked with fresh starts and bold shifts, while a lunar eclipse happens at a Full Moon and is linked with endings, insights, and emotional turning points.
• What is an eclipse season? An eclipse season is a cluster of weeks when the Sun is close to the nodes and one or more eclipses occur, often bringing faster developments and noticeable changes.
• How do the nodes affect my horoscope? The nodes show where you are being nudged to grow and what you are being asked to release, so they highlight key themes in long term life direction and timing.

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