Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into this whole astrology thing lately, and I stumbled upon something called the “North Node.” Apparently, it’s not a planet, but a point in your chart that shows your karmic path – like, what you’re supposed to be learning in this lifetime. Mine is in the 7th house, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey figuring this out.
First, I had to find my birth chart. I used one of those free online calculators. You just punch in your birth date, time, and place, and bam, there’s your chart. It looks like a pizza with all these weird symbols, but I found a section that said “North Node” and saw the little symbol next to “7th house.”
Figuring Out What it All Means
So, what did I do? I googled it. “North Node in 7th house”. A lot of websites used big words, but I pieced together the gist:
- Relationships are key. This placement is all about learning through partnerships – romantic, business, friendships, you name it.
- From “Me” to “We.” Apparently, I’m supposed to be moving away from being super independent and self-focused (oops) and learning to cooperate, compromise, and consider others’ needs.
- Balance is everything. It’s not about losing myself in relationships, but finding that sweet spot where I can be myself and be a good partner.
Putting it into Practice (The Hard Part)
Knowing is one thing, doing is another. I started noticing my patterns. Like, how I tend to take charge in group projects, or how I sometimes steamroll my partner’s opinions without realizing it. Yikes.
So, I started small. I practiced active listening. Like, really listening, not just waiting for my turn to talk. I started asking my friends and partner more questions, trying to understand their perspectives. It was awkward at first, felt kinda forced, but it got easier.
I also started saying “yes” to things I’d normally avoid, like going to a networking event for my partner’s work. I’m usually a homebody, but I figured, “Hey, 7th house stuff, right?” It wasn’t my favorite thing, but I actually met some interesting people, and my partner was really appreciative.
The biggest thing, though, was working on compromise. This one’s tough. I’m stubborn. But I started consciously trying to find middle ground in disagreements. Instead of digging my heels in, I’d try to see where the other person was coming from and find a solution that worked for both of us.
Still a Work in Progress…
I’m not going to lie and say I’m suddenly a relationship guru. It’s messy, and I still mess up. But I’m more aware now. I’m trying. And I’m starting to see how focusing on “we” instead of just “me” can actually be pretty rewarding. It is like a muscle you have to train, and I’m definitely feeling the burn, but I’m also feeling…good.
