The Lunar Nodes are not planets but rather mathematical points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic. The North Node represents your soul's purpose and growth direction, while the South Node represents past life karma and innate talents.
Your North Node shows qualities you need to develop in this lifetime. It may feel uncomfortable at first because it represents new territory. The South Node represents familiar patterns that come naturally but may hold you back if over-relied upon.
Balancing the nodes means honoring your past gifts while courageously moving toward your evolutionary path. The nodes spend about 18 months in each sign and complete a full cycle every 18.6 years.