Lunar nodes
The lunar nodes are the two points where the Moon's orbit crosses the ecliptic, always opposite each other, and eclipses happen when a lunation falls near them.
The North Node and South Node are mathematical points rather than bodies. Classical astrology used them mainly for eclipse prediction; modern practice reads them as an axis of what is being learned and what is already familiar.
Our reports mark the nodal material as a modern addition alongside the classical core, so the two layers stay distinguishable.
Frequently asked
Why are the nodes always opposite?
Because they are the two ends of one line: where the Moon's orbital plane cuts the ecliptic, it cuts it twice.
What is the difference between true and mean node?
The true node is the actual crossing point and wobbles; the mean node is its smoothed average. Our tables list the true node.