5 Responses to “North Node Astrology: Rediscovering Your Life Direction and Soul Purpose”

1. Donna Cunningham says:

   March 29, 2010 at 7:23 pm

   A couple of years back, I happened onto a blog created by astrologer and Jungian therapist, Elizabeth Spring. I was so taken by her wise, insightful, and heartfelt writing that I sent her a fan letter and have followed the evolution of her work since. She has recently published an excellent book, North Node Astrology: Rediscovering your Life Direction and Soul Purpose. It’s clear, readable, and personable for students at any level of astrology. Donna Cunningham, MSW
   Rating: 4 / 5
2. Amelia Shea says:

   March 29, 2010 at 8:06 pm

   It’s rare to find a book that evolves the existing knowledge of the Nodes. Elizabeth Spring has done this and done it brilliantly. She has a profound understanding of the Nodes by house and sign placement and how they influence destiny, karma and family dynamics. To explain her ideas she draws on her extensive experience as a Jungian therapist who integrates astrology into her practice. She is a gifted writer who makes the information easy to access. It’s rare to find a book on the Nodes that is profound and groundbreaking. Elizabeth Spring has done this and done it well.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Carol Hunt says:

   March 29, 2010 at 8:35 pm

   There are a lot of things about this book that I like. She maintains a good pace and answers back to astrological debunkers, but the main thing that is appealing is her extremely clear presentation of the material. She is able to present astrology in a way that clearly reflects the subjects deep philosophical roots. Her inclusion of Jung is exactly what karmic astrology needs because it reflects the amount of thought that does go into esoteric astrology.

   The title of this book is a little misleading. The actual descriptions of the nodes does not begin until page 165. Chapters 4-9 are actually entirely on the outer planets. The chapters, in my opinion, are worth reading, but they don’t actually talk entirely about the nodes. You basically have to figure out what happens if one of the outer planets conjuncts or aspects a node because this book doesn’t explain that in any detail. I agree with one of the other comments; the book is slightly off topic at times.

   My orignal review was that the book was fair. I have since changed my opinion after reflecting on my north node for several months. I was uncomfortable with this type of astrology because it seemed damaging to tell people to avoid certain behaviors. After much consideration, I have found that I actually have much more affinity with my North Node than I do with my South Node. I would honestly say that of all astrology books, this book in the long run changed my life the most. I stopped doing my South Node and it wasn’t painful once I recognized that I didn’t want the behaviors in the first place. This is a great author. She has a lot to contribute.

   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Amy Herring says:

   March 29, 2010 at 9:28 pm

   Elizabeth Spring brings her wisdom as a Jungian therapist but also her poetry, figuratively and literally! This book has a different approach than a typical ‘how to’ book. While there is an extensive ‘cookbook’ section and theory and philosophy are discussed, Elizabeth introduces the book with poetry and heart, and some parts of it even read as a novel. I was interested right away and read more in one sitting than I’d planned! As a practicing evolutionary astrologer, the nodes are a big part of understanding your purpose. This book will help you do just that.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Medora Woods says:

   March 29, 2010 at 10:07 pm

   Elizabeth Spring’s book is unlike any other `introductory’ astrology book I’ve read. She empowers the reader to become their own astrologer, going deeply into the effects of the four planets whose transits profoundly impact our personal lives and then illuminating the twelve nodal patterns as she draws the reader into a greater understanding of their particular life purpose. Someone curious about astrology can come to this book, deepen their understanding of themselves and their life path and come away inspired to learn more. There is enough information here to intrigue the reader with an experience of how astrology works in their own lives without being so much that a beginning reader would find it overwhelming. Spring penetrates to the heart of the chart in a deeply personal, engaging and accessible way. She allows the reader to make sense of their most difficult life experiences without blaming themselves, one of the great blessings of astrology. Using herself and her life to illustrate the way astrology has informed her personal journey is not just courageous, in this context it is a gift.
   Rating: 5 / 5

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