Psychological ground-breakers Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung both had similarities in their astrological charts--they each had an
Aries North Node, and a South Node in Libra. Each of these men embodied the Aries pioneering spirit that
broke new ground in the world of psychology. With South Nodes in Libra, they
were called to break away from the limitations of partnerships and
relationships—even with each other—and to reach for the self-directed, independent
qualities of Aries.
Jung’s North Node was in the 2nd
house of self-worth, suggesting how important it was for him to produce a body
of work that would prove himself to himself. With his South Node in the 8th
house of other people’s values, he needed to let go of the approval of others,
and acquire the self-confidence one gets by defining oneself in one’s own
terms. Jung’s break with Freud at his Uranus Opposition (around age forty) was
extremely traumatic for Jung and precipitated his short but intense
psychological breakdown. In later years, Jung’s independence and disregard for
other’s opinions, allowed him to have intimate relationships with many people,
and to explore the taboo subjects of alchemy and astrology.
Freud’s North
Node Aries was in the 6th house, suggesting that he was called to be
both devoted to his work and to the needs of his physical body. Whether he was
a hypochondriac or in as much physical pain as he said he was, was not as
important as the need he had to attend to his body as well as his Work. Many
people would say Freud had psychosomatic illnesses and a cocaine addiction, yet
despite this, few people would discount the great work that he pioneered in his
life. It’s worthwhile to remember that we should never be too judgmental about
another person’s success or lack of success in reaching their North Node
aspirations. We all fail and succeed in varying degrees.Excerpted from book: North Node Astrology; Rediscovering Your Life Direction and Soul Purpose
