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YOUR SKY ATLAS · AN AXIS OF POSSIBILITY

North Node Calculator

Calculate your North and South Nodes with a clearly selected True or Mean Node method.

Birth details
Birth date

Gregorian calendar · 1800–2399

Local birth time (24-hour)

Select a city to confirm its location and time zone.

Birth details stay in this tab’s session.
No account needed.

Western tropical · Placidus houses · True Node

Advanced settings

Coordinates and time zone start from your selected city. Override only from a reliable record. Zodiac: Western tropical. Lilith: Mean lunar apogee.

Major-aspect orbs (degrees)

Maximum distance from an exact aspect. 0 accepts exact aspects only.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select the birth date and enter the local time from a reliable record. Choose the unknown-time option if needed.
  2. Search for the birthplace and select the matching city, region, and country.
  3. Select “Find My North Node.” Review the calculated details before reading the interpretation.

Understanding Your Lunar Nodes

The lunar nodes are the intersections of the Moon’s orbital plane and the ecliptic. In astrology, the North Node is often read as a direction of growth and the South Node as familiar patterns. They form one axis, with the South Node exactly 180 degrees from the North Node.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between True and Mean Node?

True Node uses the instantaneous lunar orbit, including its oscillation. Mean Node smooths short-term variation. True is the default here; select Mean in Advanced settings to match another report.

Why are both nodes shown?

The nodes describe opposite ends of the same axis. Comparing them makes the interpretation more balanced and lets you verify their exact opposition.

Calculation Method and Limitations

All tools share local Swiss Ephemeris calculations, tropical zodiac, and historical IANA time-zone conversion. Unknown times limit the precision of degrees, houses, angles, and aspects. Read the full method and limitations or review Source & License.