For the rest of this year and into early 2027 Jupiter is conjunct the south node in Leo and they form three exact alignments. The first is on 12th November 2026 at 25° Leo, followed by another on 22nd February 2027 at 20° Leo, and a final aspect on 23rd April 2027 at 17° Leo. Using an 8-degree orb the entire transit runs from 8th October 2026 to 5th June 2027, with its closest periods within a 3-degree orb in November 2026 and then February to mid-May 2027.

There are various interpretations of the south node depending on what kind of astrology you’re using. In Evolutionary Astrology the nodes represent the evolutionary potential of the ego and the south node represents how that process may have unfolded in the past. It’s also associated with past actions and karmic debts, as well as decrease and loss of both good and bad things. You can use any of these interpretations – whatever works for you.

So the south node could represent a gift or talent that was developed in the past that you can bring forward into this life. Or it could be something you tend to fall back into, an unconscious habit or comfortable way of being that might not be the best way to move forward now. Or it could be a part of yourself that needs to be integrated into your being more consciously, or something you need to let go of and leave behind for good, and so on.

When the south node teams up with Jupiter you get an interesting combination of possibilities, ranging from positive and life-affirming to destructive and undermining – depending on your karma and how this transit interacts with your birth chart.

Jupiter represents your need for meaning and growth and the desire to connect with something larger than yourself. So when Jupiter conjuncts the south node you have the opportunity to let go of limiting beliefs and anything in your life that prevents you from embracing a more positive and optimistic future. You can release past karma which opens up space for new possibilities to grow in the house where this transit happens in your chart.

Since this conjunction is in Leo you may need to let go of past identities or passions that have become too self-indulgent, such as bad habits, belief systems, or egotistical ideas about who you are. You may need to learn to embody the more noble side of Leo, such as generosity, warmth, and self-acceptance. More on Jupiter in Leo here.

How this affects you depends on whether the transit directly hits your chart and it could bypass you completely. It also depends on your relationship to the Jupiter archetype and what Jupiter rules in your chart, so look at the house(s) with Sagittarius and Pisces and where your natal Jupiter is, not just where Jupiter is transiting while conjunct the south node.

This is the chart for the first conjunction on 12th November 2026 with Jupiter and the south node also conjunct Mars in Leo, trine the Moon in Sagittarius (ruled by Jupiter), square the Sun, sextile Venus, and trine Chiron. There’s a kite with the north node at the apex, and a second kite with Venus at the apex opposite Chiron.

This may indicate a karmic moment of decision or change that could launch you into a new future that may be healing or allow you to balance different parts of your life. The fire grand trine contains lots of creative energy that needs to be channelled into something constructive. It could be a highly uplifting moment if it contacts your chart directly.

Mars stays close to the Jupiter South Node conjunction for the entire transit because he goes retrograde in January 2027. Mars adds another dimension, including the potential for loss of energy, issues with anger or inflammatory health conditions, accidents, and confusion about your goals or how to achieve them. You may need to examine your goals and rethink what you’re doing, or let go of actions that no longer serve your true purpose. You could also be held to account for past actions.

The Mars South Node conjunction is exact on 14th November 2026 and it fades in from 1st November and fades out again by 30th November. This makes the whole of November a potent month for making creative changes to your life. But remember that Mars goes retrograde on 10th January 2027 and will return over these degrees next year so any changes you make now could be thrown into question later.

The Mars South Node conjunction returns into orb on 25th February 2027 and remains in orb until 28th April 2027 but it doesn’t go exact again.

Meanwhile the Jupiter Mars conjunction provides positive support for making creative changes and going after your goals. It boosts confidence and optimism, but could also expand the negative impact of the Mars South Node conjunction. This depends on how it impacts your chart and your relationship to your own Mars energy.

The Mars Jupiter conjunction is exact on 16th November 2026 and fades in from 26th October and fades out by 10th December 2026. It then returns to orb on 26th February 2027 when Mars is retrograde and gets to within 4 degrees by 29th March but doesn’t go exact. It leaves orb by 1st May 2027.

The second exact aspect of the Jupiter South Node conjunction happens on 22nd February 2027, three days after the Sun opposes Mars retrograde (a potentially explosive moment). For this transit, Jupiter and the south node are opposite Mercury retrograde and trine Chiron. Mars retrograde isn’t conjunct Jupiter and the south node but is forming a T-square opposite Mercury retrograde and square Uranus.

This could be a highly disruptive moment when sudden reversals in events or new ideas force a rethink or change in direction. This doesn’t have to be a negative thing! It could indicate release from a limiting situation or a breakthrough that reveals a new way forward that allows you to break free in some way. Or you could be slapped in the face by something you’ve been avoiding. 🤦

The third exact aspect of the Jupiter South Node conjunction happens on 23rd April 2027 conjunct Mars in Leo and trine Saturn in Aries. The Sagittarian Moon is opposite Uranus which increases restlessness, but it’s well-supported in a cradle formation with Pluto, and Venus conjunct Neptune. This moment provides an opportunity to assess how the transit has changed you and affirm your renewed sense of purpose and hope for the future.

As this transit begins you may experience something that tests your belief system and how you define the meaning of your life. This may happen in the house where the Jupiter South Node conjunction falls, as well as in relation to any natal placement that receives an aspect from this transit, and your natal Jupiter placement.

You may also experience issues with anything that Jupiter rules, such as religion, faith, philosophy, higher education, teaching, studying, long-distance travel, other cultures, publishing, and law, as well as luck, fortune, and abundance.

There may be a loss of opportunities or a run of bad luck that makes you lose faith and forces you to reconsider your beliefs. This sounds like a bad thing but it’s really about releasing what you no longer need. Anything that doesn’t work out now may be a reflection of false hopes or beliefs that you need to question before you can continue to grow. Some losses may turn out to be for the best in the long-run.

You may be challenged to let go of false pride or delusions of grandeur that feed into narcissistic views of yourself that aren’t true. Too much greed or ambition or any extreme desire for more, or a belief in unending growth and/or progress, could backfire. So be careful of promising too much or overreaching yourself because any kind of overexpansion could trigger losses or failure.

You may also be tempted to stay stuck in past patterns of behaviour because it’s easier and indulging in bad habits makes you feel good. Some of these old habits and beliefs about yourself may feel highly compulsive, despite being unhelpful or actively bad for you. You could feel confused about what you want and lead yourself astray with self-serving beliefs that make everything worse.

If you find yourself stuck like this, you’ll need to increase your awareness and make a conscious choice to change direction. You could also experience karmic shocks that push you back onto the right path, especially if you’ve wandered far from where you need to be. This doesn’t have to be a bad experience! You could meet new people who open up alternative paths or perspectives, for example, or new opportunities could suddenly appear on your path.

Not all opportunities are worth chasing, so you’ll need to listen to your intuition and think things through carefully. The point is to increase your consciousness so you can expand your awareness. Don’t assume you’ve got it all figured out.

The south node encourages you to surrender ego attachments which means you could make excellent progress on the spiritual path with this transit as long as you don’t make it all about you. This may involve letting go of spiritual materialism and self-indulgent practices that make you feel good but don’t help you to move forward on the spiritual path.

You may need to be careful of false teachings, especially online which is swarming with dodgy gurus, false prophets, and AI agents pretending to be people. Watch out for anything that looks too good to be true or makes grandiose promises based on delusions and lies. Always read the small print on everything and don’t expect to get something for nothing – there’s always a price to pay eventually.

You can find new ways to approach spiritual growth that aren’t self-serving or self-aggrandising. This might not feel good at first but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer or be miserable! It just means letting go of practices that feed your ego rather than your soul.

By letting go of egotistical beliefs you can expand your perspective and find meaning in ways that are enriching inwardly rather than materially. You can grow in wisdom by learning to be more humble and less attached to your beliefs.

You can also use this time to accept the past and learn from what happened which will allow you to move forward with greater hope and faith. You can recontextualise and integrate your experience and find a deeper meaning that helps to bring forward the gifts of the past. You can then build on your positive habits and share them with others, perhaps through teaching or healing, or simply by being present in a new way.

This transit could represent a karmic turning point in your life if you work with it consciously. You may want to examine your beliefs, ambitions, and goals to see if they match your true values and provide room for you to grow. 🌱

🙏 Ask yourself what you believe really matters in life and whether you are following your own beliefs or those you’ve inherited or adopted from others.

👉 Are you heading in the direction you want to go or have you wandered from the path you believe you should be on?

🧐 Look for opportunities to do what you believe in and be willing to change direction if you feel guided to do so.

😍 Share your wisdom and what you’ve learned but also listen to others and be willing to learn from them.

🤩 Trust the guidance of your higher Self, the part of you that knows exactly what your soul needs.

😇 Practice being confident and humble at the same time – it’s good preparation for when Jupiter enters Virgo in July 2027!

To explore the possibilities for this transit, see Jupiter Transits in the Houses, and the Mystic Warrior Practice series for practices to experiment with.

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