Planets and points · Intermediate
South Node
Also called descending node, Dragon's Tail, Cauda Draconis, Ketu
Where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic going south, always exactly opposite the North Node.
Modern astrologers often read it as familiar ground or habits to outgrow; traditional astrologers as a diminishing point.
Sources
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