Southnode

The South Node, also known as the Descending Node or Ketu in Hindu astrology, is one of the two points where the orbit of the Moon intersects the ecliptic, the apparent path of the Sun across the sky. The South Node is the point where the Moon crosses the ecliptic moving southward, while the North Node is where it crosses moving northward. In astrological terms, the South Node represents the past, karma, and the skills and talents one has brought into this lifetime, while the North Node indicates future growth and the direction one should move towards. The South Node is often associated with familiarity, comfort, and the subconscious, while the North Node is linked to new experiences, challenges, and conscious efforts. The South Node is sometimes referred to as the "Dragon's Tail" in Western astrology, while the North Node is called the "Dragon's Head." In Hebrew, the South Node is translated as הצד הדרומי (HaTzad HaDaromi), and in Sanskrit, it is known as केतु (Ketu). The South Node moves retrograde, or backward, through the zodiac, taking about 18.6 years to complete a full cycle through all twelve signs.