North Node in Taurus
or the Second House
Relax.....
Relax.....
Relax......
The easy chair. The NN in Taurus is scheduled for a rest this lifetime. She's invited to park herself in a comfortable chair, rooted to the spot while the turbulent world swirls around her. She feels no need to leap up, fill herself with tension and anxiety, and join in the unrest, unless she wants to, of course. She can linger in the moment as long as she desires, undisturbed, content, and at peace.
The world of the senses. The NN in Taurus was born to fully indulge in and enjoy the experience of the five human senses. After years of distracting pain she is enchanted with these feelings offered to her without conditions. She's like a newborn when the freedom from torment finally arrives and she can abandon herself to these easy sensations without restraint, guilt, or fear that they will suddenly be taken away. She can grasp and hold pleasure. Possess it to the fullest.
The abundant earth. This node loves being alive and on the earth. The riches of nature provide more than she can consume in a lifetime. She revels in the beauty and substance. The future stretches ahead with a promise of continuing pleasure, since she knows the earth renews itself and keeps giving. All her needs will be fulfilled, and often they are simple. She is satisfied with what she has. She and the earth have an understanding. Now she can start to enjoy it. What's hers is hers to keep.
Roots, stability, and endurance. After vast experience with upheaval, the Taurus NN is ready to put down roots. Ownership becomes more and more attractive as time goes on, since she wants to settle down and dig into experience without being forced to deal with destructive elements sweeping through and demolishing what she creates. Steadiness and endurance are latent talents unfolding and excitement is no longer always connected to crisis and change. In fact, excitement becomes less necessary as a pursuit in and of itself, when the smallest things can be so enjoyable.
The material world. Commodities are waiting to be gloriously possessed by the NN Taurean. No other person is more able to appreciate the material realm, and after years of emotional give she is ready to take the tangible gifts that are hers. Luxurious furniture, thick soft carpets, antiques made of aged golden woods, silks, velvets, scents, colors, music and all things of beauty are for her, not necessarily expensive. The quest for other worlds is now unnecessary. This world has it all.
Money is the root of good. Often the NN Taurean comes from a history of money used as power and manipulation. She is now prepared to have money for herself to spend any way she likes on whatever she likes, any time she likes, without considering anyone else and putting his needs before hers. She loves the presidents that guard the bills and a pocketful of green is nothing short of joy. The jingle of coins is a delicate symphony. She knows how to spend it well, to budget and stay within her means, and she realizes there is always enough. The agony of credit cards and bondage to the big mystical Money Man are not threats to her. She loves money and most of all, money loves her. The perfect match. They love each other's touch.
Getting a grip. After merging and releasing everything , the NN Taurean has come to the place of holding and possessing. A firm grasp on what she desires serves her best. Clinging to herself and holding her ground will give her the stability she wants. She no longer has to jump when the fingers snap. She no longer has to jump at all. Unflappable calm is waiting no matter what earthly and human destruction everyone else is involved in. Somewhere in between creation and destruction is where she now resides. In the stable land of the preserver, a firm hand on herself.
Nowism. No other human is more capable of living in the moment than the NN Taurus. She has no desire to leave the reality she's in. It's exactly right. It contains everything she wants. Even if the imagination wanders off to foreign dimensions, her body is content to be where it is, and awaits her mind's return with eagerness. Dinner is ahead, perhaps a hot bath, a slick shiny magazine, some jazzy love songs, or some delicious conversation on the Internet. So many possibilities, so much to do.
Growth and productivity. The lives of destruction, decay, and death are now at an end as the NN in Taurus enters a new life of permanent springtime and perpetual budding and growth. Health, nourishment, and the bright green color of bursting new leaf define her existence. As the earth yields fruit, so do her minutes, hours, days, and years. The smallest achievements are enough. Mindfulness makes them so. Each moment is infinite, yet leads methodically, naturally, and rhythmically to another. She is in synch.
posted by jm at 1:03 AM
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I had an anode in WTF and a diode in fix my sh*t today! I had tech problems since Friday, and they just got me back online! I was there when the doors opened, and the girl knew who I was and what I wanted when I walked in. I walked in and just had to look at her. I'm Back!
I feel the power coursing through me now. I feel like I'm up to 75% now, and that feels good! Dreams have cleared up now, and much is going on. Feels good to be back. The girl could not even look me in the eyes. I might have to rethink my ways of asking to be left alone now. ;) Worked too well! Gonna have to watch what I ask for now. Didn't realize how much would come from this last bout.
Wonderful post, of course . . :-) To me NN in Taurus is the Guilt Free zone. Consider all Dues paid in Full!
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Donnie, you're going to have to dial it back a little if the poor clerk wouldn't even meet your eyes . . . :-) Good to hear you're feeling good!
Well everyone's in fine form!
After reading SN Scorpio I was sooo eeeagerly awaiting NN Taurus.
It´s turned out to be exactly like what my heart desires & dreams.
“Relax.....Relax.....Relax.....” I just had to cry, from so deep.
To have this confirmation and afirmation that what I´m asking for now is My Right, it´s just so Big, too difficult to explain...
I´m finishing up some “old business”, some dramas of other people that I took upon myself to help solve. Should be done soon.
Don´t know much about astrology, but my soon to begin new solar return chart shows me Pluto and Jupiter in the 2nd House in Sag trining the Moon in Aries and Venus in Leo and Saturn in Virgo. Pluto is on the 27th degree “The sculptor´s vision is slowly but surely taking form.” Picture an outcome & watch it materialize!
Uranus transits have started... THis is it!! I am going to be BORN AGAIN.....
Thank you for a wonderful site!!
Analysa
Ah yes Neith, I took it to the parish government after. A trip to say the least. Hello, try to get it right this time! I want you to look into my eyes and see if you see any flinching or remorse I might have for what I am about to say! Instant education, and they had the info to stop the stupid!
Lady, the best way to not meet me again, is to do the paperwork, and do it right. This has been two years I dealt with this. If you don't want me back, get it right this time! BTW, your daughter is prego! Don't really know if she is, but it was funny to see her face! Payback, gotta happen sometimes!
Consider all Dues paid in Full!
Excellent, excellent suggestion. Sometimes I LIKE doing what I'm told!
Analysa! So so glad to see you. Your first post was incredible and made me feel so good about all of this. I know you know.
I´m finishing up some “old business”, some dramas of other people that I took upon myself to help solve. Should be done soon.
If that ain't the story. I keep saying this is the last time!
You can add your chart here if you'd like.
It is so helpful to share the information on the same issue.
Born again is a great idea!
Analysa,
I sense something with you. I see some hurt and some decisions you had to make. I see a lot of positive energy around you. But you seem to be held back by something. You are a strong person, but you are held back by others. You have gotten wrapped up in the lives of others, and have not taken much time to deal with your own. Take it easy, and think of where you want to be. Lets things fall into place, and you can get out that rut. Think of who you are, and what you want to be. Let nothing stand in the way after that.
“Relax.....Relax.....Relax.....” I just had to cry, from so deep.
You and me both. The "comfortable, satisfied, and complete" also did it.
Sometimes I wonder why we avoid what we know are the best best things for us. What on earth can we do?
Take it easy, and think of where you want to be. Lets things fall into place, and you can get out that rut.
This is very intersting donnie. You are absolutely right. But what's funny is that the NN in Taurus is actually trying to get INTO a rut. A groove entirely her own. Not to be abandoned for others' problems.
The idea of a groove is so soothing to me. even if it gets deeper and deeper. The comfort zone along with neith's guilt free zone.
This is a fantastic idea. I'm going to dig a rut for myself so deep I can't get out. Fill it with beautiful things, music, some refreshments, my cell just in case I need to talk, and of course, access to Blogland.
Oh JM, I love it when you talk groove to me! You little minx!
Donnie!!!!!!!
We're in public!
And unbelievably, last night I dreamt that a group of us were together, everyone naked.
Venus is in Cancer now and I've found it to be especially warm and close this time. There is an underlying longing for emotional touch and gentleness. I really do wonder what's in charge. We're forced to hide ourselves for fear the exposure will make us too vulnerable to attack or harm of some sort. But is this really so?
"Donnie!!!!!!!
We're in public!'
Ummm...What did I say? ;)
"Venus is in Cancer now and I've found it to be especially warm and close this time. There is an underlying longing for emotional touch and gentleness."
I think we are all looking for a more gentle time. Things are changing, and we have to wait for it. Like a christmas present to a kid, we want it now, but we have to wait.
Very wise, donnie. And beautiful.
"And unbelievably, last night I dreamt that a group of us were together, everyone naked."
Free at last!!!!! Are you trying to make me blush? Giggle!
Hey you two! knock it off! wink...wink...
Thanks so much for all the information and attention to my latest drama jm. I've printed out everything you wrote -- much to ponder. Back soon I hope.
Oh, your description of the NN Taurus made me long to be one. And I love the idea of getting "in the groove." I did have a very Taurean bath last night.
and I'm not sure whether to continue the accident conversation here or under the lady with the very appropriate target hat. The things you said about mining really hit home -- the idea of mining also has been coming up in my writing recently. And I have a somewhat explosive nature.
I was also taken by what you said about group dynamics-- I wasn't really alone the whole evening -- the sherriff and the state trooper we're incredibly nice, and people from the party were very supportive and helpful. I think I felt a little bit alone maybe because it was my car that was destroyed and I had to talk to the police, fill out the forms and so on, but in actuality I had lots of support.
I just heard that the "smasher" has checked himself into rehab. It might even have been good that he hid for a while, because the less appealing cops surrounded his house with a swat team, and woke up his roommate at gunpoint. This way he didn't have to face that. He was supposed to be heading to Montana next week with his daughter in the new truck he just smashed, but this way no one got hurt, there is insurance, and maybe rehab is the best thing. I've got to think about my role as smasher...
Oh and my car is a medium-sized silver station wagon. If they declare it totalled I was thinking of getting one as close as possible. Should I rethink?
Finally one more question. I have a very complicated situation with wells on my property -- could they relate in any way to mines?
Oh I have to say there is the most amazing storm coming in -- the mountains all lit up from behind and the trees black and blowing madly. The dark chaos and light behind it all....
Juju, this is wonderful. I always long to share the metaphysical perspective and I waste not a second getting into it. That way I can benefit from all my experience.
The wells also have to do with buried emotions. I think they are definitely related to the mines. Back to the Saturn in Scorpio who wants to confront the "dark chaos blowing black and madly" and control it. It can't be controlled and used until it's revealed and that sometimes is the explosive and painful part. Still, Saturn in Scorp can handle it along with the Sun-Pluto.
The Sun-Pluto is what struck me the most in your chart right now so this is a creative breakthrough. The Moon in Capricorn can feel so isolated it's hard to explain. I know because my sister has one, along with a lot of Scorpio. And I know full well her depths of despair.
The Moon is powerful, determining the mood of our lives.
Maybe after this, you can trust the group a little more so when you isolate yourself to write, you won't fear its disappearance.
Give it a minute on the car choice. I made a huge change when I got my little black car I have now.
The whole event certainly does sound very very dramatic. Maybe this is what you want in your work. The danger used and kept under your control. The threatening undercurrent that's always there and gives meaning to the surface happenings.
It's good to know about our Saturns. I'll see what I can "mine" to share with you.
The reason this interests me, is because of decisions of my own. I have the deep sorrow and pain in my experience but I'm not decided on how to express it. Should I leave it as an undertone and do a lot of my less melodramatic song styles without the angst, or should I let it all out with its full agony? My voice can be strong. how much restraint is best? They like the agony, but also secretly long for the Taurus approach of simple pleasure. And the dance beat I excel at. I've been working on this all year.
This is really really really amazing the more I think about it. There's a good feeling in the pit of my stomach right now.
I just rediscovered the voice of jazz singer Chet Baker, and I never have heard a singer who is more accurate than he. He uses no extra effort to reach his notes. No strain whatsoever. He's just there and then off. Very understated, nonmelodramatic, and extremely relaxed. Not for everybody. He was brutally accused of singing like woman. Being a sissy.
I thought Taurus when I heard him so I looked up his birthday. He had the NN in Taurus at 10 degrees EXACTLY the same as my own.
He was a troubled man, a drug addict, yet his singing was the least troubled I've ever heard.
The Scorpio-Plutos are designated to express the agony. The Taureans, the relaxation and pleasure. it's a hard habit for me to break, but I think it's quite clear.
It seems to me that most people are impressed with just three things; how fast you can play, how high you can play, and how loud you can play.
Chet Baker
Baker's comfort zone on the horn spanned a mere two and a half octaves.
In these two and a half octaves, I can say everything I have to say
"The irony was that his life was the exact opposite, fast, high, and loud."
This reveals something about his artistic integrity.
"Baker's singing style was defined as much by what he left out, as by what he included. There are no wasted flourishes, no grand gestures, just heartfelt feelings exposed directly through song."
He was a Capricorn which added to the sparse accuracy and lack of flowery pretense or crowd pleasing tricks.
It's not at all a question of like or dislike. Everyone needs different things at different times. It's simply a revelation to me about knowing one's self and staying with it, not being pulled like a rag doll in every direction by the audience. I surely admire this firm central stance. NN in Taurus.
Juju, this is one of the most unusual stories I've heard. Your described the group as all pulling for the smasher. It's so strange to see this response and behavior. And so unrehearsed.
It looks like the truth was recognized. That the man is his own victim.
How we all get implicated is the question?
It might even have been good that he hid for a while
but this way no one got hurt, there is insurance, and maybe rehab is the best thing
but in actuality I had lots of support.
This is a car wreck?
Last night it got so late & I didn´t like the pressure in my space that said I ought to give some comments on the blogg.
Ended up having the strangest of dreams : A mass of energy, swamp like, connected like a vast sea. Turned out it was Blogland, all the bloggers connected on the psychic level. And this one blogger started atacking me for not participating more and opening up, it was really quite nasty ....
I´m sure there are a number of ways of interpreting that ......
“ You can add your chart here if you'd like. It is so helpful to share the information on the same issue.”
Thank you for your invitation. If I would do that right now, it would feel us if you were asking me to unclothe in public, and I don´t feel quite ready for that, I hope you understand. Especially after that dream....
“Magic. Everbody loves magic, but the SN Scorpio has relied on it too much. Seeking signs, psychic advice, portents, spirit guides, and all these things to make decisions and moves is no longer always wise. If she wants something, she should just go and get it. Not wait for some mysterious sign. Same thing with avoidance. She can now trust her own instincts and judgements.”
For a number of years I worked with an astrologer, had my yearly forecasts done etc. Then I lost contact and soon after I discovered that I had given her a wrong birth time! The message and lesson to me was “Relay and trust your intuition. You are the Director”. That comes first, everything else after. Now, of course, everything has its place, and astrology is a wonderful tool.
“I sense something with you......... You are a strong person, but you are held back by others. .....” Yes, quite right. Just got three top executives fired for major corruption in the last 17 years .... still some lose ends to tie up here, it has taken a lot of my lifeforce....
“Let nothing stand in the way after that.” I WONT!!!! It is Playtime from now on ....
Analysa
Analysa. You might never want to unclothe in public. I have to, having two planets in the 5th house in Leo. You know, Leo. The grand exhibitionist of the cosmos. Keeping it on and in is the challenge for them. I'd like to be that loose, and I'm learning this lesson.
But some people are fine keeping it covered.
I've always given people free rein, since I want it myself. Do exactly what you want. Some of my favorite posters (I like posts with substance, insight, and intelligence) come very infrequently. Even the regulars come and go in an unpredictable sequence. Sometimes no one comes round. This is a good time for a break, since I'm a died-in-the-wool yakker and have to have some limits.
I don't need any explanation.
Don't worry. I feel a lot like you do and I think its the memories of the SN in Scorpio and all the disastrous events with people. Expecting the ax to fall. The interpersonal hurt. People have no idea what the SN Scorpio has experienced. They don't need to know. We can put it behind us.
The ax does fall, but I'm getting there. To the point where it can fall and hit the ground. I'll be fine. People can't help themselves.
Astrology is just that. A tool. Better to do it yourself than consult astrologers. I've only had two good readings in my life. No one knows what's going on. Too vast and complex. Follow yourself.
My dream is to have people learn the science and use the many benefits themselves. The SN in Scorpio knows the pitfalls of getting deep into others' inner lives. You can't get there anyway. Shouldn't. People are scared and lonely and want to share these things but privacy is powerful and will always prevail to a large extent.
I sense something with you......... You are a strong person, but you are held back by others.
Yes indeed. But it's really ME that's holding myself back. My innate timidity and fear of repercussions. I know what they can do, and how anxious they are to do it, and cover it up with something else. One of the two good readings told me I was afraid of my own strength and it's a truth that I carry forever. So I have to trust my center and rely on the NN stability. And I will.
Just breathe and relax and most of all, take your time and do exactly what you want to do. I feel that this the moment for me to do this for many reasons.
still some lose ends to tie up here, it has taken a lot of my lifeforce....
I know exactly what you mean.
Don't worry. I'm going to stop this useless fear-pain thing myself.
The SN in Scorpio is one of the hardest, and much of the time we're caught between the ends of the polarity. Other people are just learning these hard lessons that we know all too well. We're ready to leave them entirely, but for me, I still have to figure out how to have human company and stay out of these events that are necessary for most. Or detached, maybe. Emotional violence, the push-pull, the fears of losing one another even if they don't even really want one another in the first place. Lack of trust. All of this is everywhere and not useful to the NN Taurus anymore.
Some wise ones teach that the best thing to do is separate and stay in a peaceful world of our own making. I don't know exactly what that means. Whether to physically stay away or walk within and about protected and not invaded, if possible. It remains to be seen.
Thank you for your understanding jm.
“ We're ready to leave them entirely, but for me, I still have to figure out how to have human company and stay out of these events that are necessary for most. Or detached, maybe.”
These last two years I chose to go into a kind of retreat, turned my back to most things and said no to most everyone. It has been healing indeed, enjoying the peace of my own company. Reflected a lot on how I would create my new reality when I got out of this phase. Have to admit, a lot of people left my life. As you say, “having to figure out how to have human company and stay out of these events”. For me the best tool is staying in neutrality and non judgment. As you said yourself on an other post, what is good or bad is so relative. Someones tragedy today is the key to their freedom tomorrow. Me interfering there is just not trusting sufficiently in the Wisdom of the Infinite. When I come to this point , it always boils down to: What is this Big Mystery called Life? Sometimes I feel this pain because I can´t understand it, its like my head wants to explode.
I´ve come to enjoy nature more and more, that is where I want to be. Supporting community projects that are constructive for the earth and humanity.
Blessings
Analysa
jm, I love Chet Baker too. Though I don't have the ear to recognize his accuracy. I haven't listened to him for a long time, but I know what you mean about the ease of his singing. Have you seen the film about him? I saw it long ago and liked it, though a friend of mine thought it too glossy. I haven't heard you sing, but my intuition is that you are on the "right note" going for the Taurean ease. Because I think the depth (which includes the pain) will come through and the contrast is what will carry the song. Chet Baker sang easy, but let you sense so much more.
It was so interesting what you said about maybe my writing needing more drama. Its actually something I've been working to put in. And I'm sure you are right about the mine/well connection.
I've actually got an extra well on my land, interestingly enough, which I just found out, is giving water to my neighbors, one nice and one nasty.
Last night Peter and I were arguing about the nasty one, who I think is a bully, and I had a kind of noir dream about shooting people (in a group of other shooters) with a sniper rifle. I was very accurate. But, we were all shooting with airsoft guns, which in reality can do very little harm (and my son has his heart set on an airsoft sniper.).
For me the best tool is staying in neutrality and non judgment
I think you're right analysa.
The pain is the biggie. We don't need it anymore. I just got rid of a huge clump of it and I'm looking forward to what's ahead. I spend a lot of time in silence and calm. I just have to learn how to carry it with me as I go out.
For me the best tool is staying in neutrality and non judgment. As you said yourself on an other post, what is good or bad is so relative.
this statement sums up the best way to approach Scorpio/Pluto in general. I had to go look it up 'cause it slipped my mind but Yogananda was the illustrious individual with NN in Taurus! His chart is featured Schulman's book on the Nodes . . .
think the depth (which includes the pain) will come through and the contrast is what will carry the song. Chet Baker sang easy, but let you sense so much more.
Beautifully put and I know this is true. wonderful. I will follow this.
You need the drama, both in life and your work, juju. That dream is fascinating. Will ponder.
The whole orchestration in your chart now is about the drama. It seemed to me that the theatrics around the accident were exaggerated. But this is the lesson.
The water giving on its own is also interesting. I wonder if the nasty and nice make no difference. Just the flow.
Neith! I will check this out about Yoganada.
Scorpio rising especially knows how to deal with it. the lessons are fast and furious!
On Chet, I saw one film, but I don't know if this is that one. It wasn't good.
What to do with nasty people is a toughie. let me know if you can figure it out.
I've always thought of some sort of diffusion of the force rather than direct attack. The airsoft gun is interesting.
I think ignoring is ideal but almost impossible. Deflation of some sort is the trick before it makes contact and destroys.
Holy cow! Juju your story and the way you wrote it gave me goosebumps.
What i find most interesting is something i have been noticing for a while now- Though there is a constant barrage urging us to acquire and be territorial of THINGS. A subtle shift has been occurring to "it's just stuff".
Juju's very beloved car had just been smashed, instead of falling apart, wailing she went to see about the guy in the truck. Compassion was the first response and by that action the group found alignment.
People over "stuff". Compassion, placing value at the heart center. Does this not seem like a little drama of the Neptune/Saturn? Let's put some compassion in that structure. And just in the nick of time, Saturn in Virgo is a whole new deal.
The NN article is once again amazing jm. I have to let this one do a slow turn as have beloveds with 2/8 and they are Taurus and Scorpios.
Very interesting.
JM, I've waited for this post since you began your series on nodes. Your beautiful words mirror what I've always known for myself, yet waited my whole life to hear. It will take some time for me process but already it is falling into place in my mind as I've been focused on NN messages for some time. So many contradictory messages while growing up lead me to question what I knew in my heart, and kept me from finding and following my bliss. Now, by following the rhythms and patterns of the stars have I come to a place in my life where I can prove to myself it is true. Thank you for giving me something concrete to focus on.
Nathan. Thank you for this beautiful heartfelt comment. It makes it all worth it. Tonight with the Moon in Scorpio on my South Node, I was sad from a SN episode I had today. Incredibly I just found your comment and all is more than well. How wonderful.
I will follow the rhythms and patterns of the stars with you to the NN.
JM, I really appreciate that you find my comments useful. I can't help wonder what might be your take on my sixth/twelfth house nodal axis and Neptune in the eleventh within four degrees of my south node. If you'd like to synthesize my chart on raging universe for this Scorpio/Taurus nodal axis I am happy to send you my natal information.
Nathan, I'm delighted to hear from you again. Your comment did me so much good. The healing talent.
I'm going to get to the SN in the 12th, probably the most fascinating one and fertile ground for great spiritual application in the material plane through the North 6th.
I got slowed up by a spam robot so it will take a minute. I'd love to do your chart for the synthesis. The synthesis is the most interesting part. SN Scorp 12th is a doozy. Great potential after release from suffering. A very spiritual destiny in real terms with a NN Taurus in the 6th.
How can I contact you? I'll check your site.
I got a very very good feeling when I read your comment. It's beginning to take form. You're a standout.
JM, Great potential after release from suffering is definately a theme for my life. Yet even that potential is so tied to the experience of suffering that I'm often having to work around myself as an obstacle. Much of my progress is simply accepting and loving myself, a lesson everyone can use.
You may contact me at: volpane@hotmail.com
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