ARIES NORTH NODE: When people disappoint you, ask yourself how you grew from the experience. You’re here to chart your own course. Honor your inner maverick. When you put others on a pedestal, they’ll crash to the floor until you wake up to your own inner guidance. It’s not them; it’s you and your life path. You learn to lead yourself by realizing no one does that better than you. The sooner you accept this lesson, the sooner life can turn disillusion into celebration. Assess what you need to do in order to thrive right now and actually do those things. Don’t expect others to carry you through challenging times: you’ll find enormous self-respect, growth and satisfaction by recognizing your own strength and ingenuity. Yes, you have strength and ingenuity inside yourself. Rams are tough, and they climb great heights on difficult terrain. Beware of anyone or anything who disempowers you. When you feel weak or incapable, you need to rise above those lies and say, “I am enough.” Because you are.

TAURUS NORTH NODE: Trust your body. Mental, emotional and spiritual upgrades take time to integrate on the physical level. Your body will tell you what it needs at this time. Honor these messages above all else. You can move through crisis without resorting to the old trauma-drama. Take things slowly, carefully, and methodically. That’s the Taurus North Node way. Regular exercise or walking meditation will keep you grounded. Each day, take small, tangible steps in the direction you feel led. Once you start moving, inertia becomes your friend. It will take more energy to stop you than it takes to keep moving forward. Because of this fact, taking time to assess your course before you begin leads to faster, better and more complete outcomes. You won’t crash and burn as much, and you’ll get more done. More importantly, you’ll feel better about yourself and your process. Be the rock in your own life, and others will honor your strength, too.

CANCER NORTH NODE: If you’ve got unexpected time at home, use it to finish those nagging house projects you always push aside for something “more important.” Hunker down inside your home, or at least inside yourself, creating a soft, nurturing space for others who feel less secure. Resist the urge to get bossy, defensive, or self-righteous. Yes, these are stressful times, but you’ll accomplish so much more with gentle words and a softer touch. Everyone’s doing the best they can with what they know right now. When you feel frustrated, ask for a more compassionate perspective: “What does this person really need right now?” This is not a rhetorical question: do not assume you know the answer. As a matter of course, always ask. You can do this through prayer or direct conversation. Your relationships will deepen and heal as you get real with yourself and others. A little vulnerability goes a long way. Take the emotional risk. You’ll be glad you did.

LEO NORTH NODE: Resist the urge to save the world at your own expense. The oxygen mask principle applies to Leo North Node natives: put yours on before helping others. It feels unnatural to prioritize your own needs with so many others facing challenges, but you’ll serve the world in bigger ways if you stay healthy, strong and vibrant. Indulge your playful, humorous side, and when in doubt, follow your heart. Analysis paralysis and too much detachment undermine your natural glory. Do whatever it takes to drop into your heart so that you make better, more authentic decisions for yourself and those you love. Your heart doesn’t lie. When you listen to the voice of love, it guides you where and how you need to go. That usually means more of a leadership role than you’d like to own, but go with it. The world needs you right now. Write a book, make a video — do something creative and let yourself shine like a lighthouse for boats on stormy seas.

LIBRA NORTH NODE: “We’re all in this together” applies especially to you. Take this refrain to heart and then open your heart wide to inspire others. You have courage to spare. When you share that courage with others, you feel more focused and connected. You’ll find your purpose by helping others find theirs. Because not everyone handles crises as well as you do, you can make a huge difference as co-leader of the pack rather than a lone wolf. Resist the temptation to isolate. Even in a time of “social distancing,” your supportive words carry more weight than you can imagine. You’ll have more fun if you partner with others, whether in person or through virtual means. As the Hopi say, “This could be a good time.” When you help those around you find their strength, you embody the prophecy, “We are the ones we have been waiting for.” 

SCORPIO NORTH NODE: You were made for times like these. Your natural capacity for Shadow Work helps you find diamonds in the coal, seedlings in the rotting compost. Like the mythical phoenix, Scorpio North Node natives can walk into the fire and birth themselves anew. From death and decay comes life. Every ending brings a new beginning. Ask yourself what behaviors, attitudes or shame stand in the way of true intimacy and unbridled life. Then let them go. A fire ceremony or mini-funeral might help. Honor all the nooks and crannies of your soul. What things has life removed that needed to go anyway? Accept and allow the grief, but ask to recognize and receive new life. Regeneration is available. You more than any other sign tap into cycles of death and rebirth. As the world undergoes a forced purge, you assist the larger whole by tending to your inner world. As within, so without. Release the old to free the New. 

CAPRICORN NORTH NODE: You need a spiritual practice right now. It doesn’t matter what you choose, but you need to engage some kind of spiritual discipline. You cannot afford to wallow in collective energies of shock, grief, anger and fear. Having a regular practice of tuning into a Higher Power keeps you sane and able to lead others in times of crisis. Whether you practice sacred chants, draw mandalas, or hit the yoga mat, you must structure a spiritual lifeline into daily life. If you do this, you’ll weather the storm just fine. Look for opportunities in financial and organizational areas. Can you refinance under historic low rates? Purchase stocks whose values just tanked? Reorganize your closet? Use these times and chaotic energies to implement more order and design in some area that feels out of control.

AQUARIUS NORTH NODE: Lend a kind ear and encouraging word to someone who feels scared or discouraged. Find a way to help someone in need. Can you bring groceries to an elderly neighbor or disabled friend? Write an inspiring blog post? Innovate new and improved ways of conducting business? Aquarius rules the internet, and with Mars and Saturn soon moving into Aquarius, watch for extra bursts of energy, along with ideas for new structures and traditions. You of all North Node natives thrive on change and chaos. Your dance carves new pathways for the rest of the world to discover. You’ll make best use of this energy if you keep the Highest Good of All in mind. Don’t just claim your own blessings. If you embrace win-win opportunities, you’ll win much bigger than you would with self-interest or personal motivation.