About the North Node

In astrology, the North Node (also called Rahu) is the Moon’s ascending node — the point where the Moon’s orbit crosses the ecliptic moving northward. Many people interpret it as a “growth direction” or life theme.

What this calculator returns

• North Node sign (Aries → Pisces)
• Exact degree within the sign

Mean node vs true node

This site calculates the mean North Node, a smooth (averaged) value. Some astrologers prefer the true node, which includes short-term oscillations. If you want “true node” support, tell me and I’ll upgrade the calculation method.

Do you need birthplace?

For the North Node’s ecliptic longitude, time is the key input. Birthplace mainly matters for house placement and angles (Ascendant/MC). If you want houses included, we can add location + house system next.