North (South) Node – Venus Sextile – The Gift of Luck

The Lunar Nodes are indicators of past karma and of the karma that has not yet occurred, but may accumulate in a way that is not beneficial for the native. The Descending (South) Node points to inherited talents and sins. Its position makes it easy to understand what will serve as support on the path to future success, and what pulls the person downward into the abyss. The Ascending (North) Node gives an idea of the experience necessary in this incarnation. Living according to it is more difficult, but without this it is impossible to reach a new level. An unworked Node is passed on to the person’s descendants.

Venus is the planet of lesser happiness. It is responsible not only for love, but also for the native’s system of true values. In a sextile to the Nodes, natural charm and the call of the heart will help the person avoid mistakes and choose the right path. They intuitively use their charm and sex appeal to gain high social status, but in one case this comes easily, while in the other they will have to learn how to present themselves appropriately.

The Karma of Venus’s Sextile to the Ascending and Descending Nodes

Holders of this aspect understand quite early what a powerful influence personal charisma has on people. However, those under Venus’s sextile to the South Node find it much easier to manipulate other people’s sympathies because of the experience from a past life preserved in DNA memory. These people were already favorites of fortune and the soul of society, most often thanks to natural beauty and the fact of being born into a distinguished and wealthy family. The karmic influence of Venus’s sextile to the Descending Node comes in two forms:

• the native burned through life in pleasures, earning money through artistic gifts, or lived for pleasure at the expense of the family’s wealth; they may also have lost it at cards, contracted venereal diseases because of countless romances, and in fact took more from the world than they could give through their talent and privileges;
• the native harshly guarded their chosen status, prevented other talents from breaking through to fame, wove intrigues, and appropriated other people’s achievements and wealth.

In this incarnation, it is easier for them than for others to express themselves as an artist or businessperson, but as soon as they want to become rich through the ability to draw beautifully, sing, or perform on stage, the Higher Powers will block the arrival of finances until they first learn to give. It is best if the native teaches others acting, design, and investing.

Holders of the Venus – North Node sextile, on the contrary, selflessly gave their talent, but for various reasons remained without reward. They may have been street musicians, wandering performers, keepers of the treasury, guardians, or patrons who helped other gifted people gain recognition.

Perhaps they did not have enough time to develop their talent to perfection, and now the Higher Powers give them the opportunity to become popular through personal charm and uniqueness. However, they will have to work hard to develop their Venusian gift, because they have no experience of enjoying their own creativity.

Talents and Opportunities of Venus’s Sextile to the Ascending Node

Before artistry awakens in the native, the gift of diplomacy appears. Men and women with the Venus – Rahu aspect are literally forced from an early age to be peacemakers, constantly finding themselves in situations where their kind word and creative approach help avoid conflict.

The path of the North Node is not strewn with roses. A sextile is not a trine, where a red carpet leading to fame lies under the person’s feet. The native is given opportunities to express themselves, but if they give in to fears and doubts, the aspect will remain unused. The person may be born into a troubled family, which encourages them to develop their strengths in every possible way in order to break free from an unpleasant environment. From childhood, they are given a chance to participate in prestigious competitions, win a study grant, or earn money by using wit and charm. The nuances depend on the House and sign position of Venus.

If Venus is in Virgo or Capricorn, the native is more likely to express themselves in business, or, while being an actor or model, will not throw money to the wind but will simultaneously run, for example, a restaurant business or launch their own clothing and perfume line.

A holder of Venus in Leo, Aries, or Sagittarius sextile the Ascending Node will always strive to become a leader, and only oppositions of personal planets and an afflicted Moon can restrain them from this. Here, luck is activated through confidence in one’s own virtues.

Talents and Opportunities of Venus’s Sextile to the Descending Node

As in the first case, such people are lucky in marriage and are liked by others thanks to artistry and charm. However, at a low level of development, there will always be attempts to gain access to an easy life and pleasures through wealthy sponsors or physical attractiveness.

It must not be forgotten that the Venus – South Node sextile implies selfless service to the world through the expression of talents. This does not mean that the native needs to be a person without any concern for money, but there must always be balance: if they are an artist, then there should also be charity concerts and help for young talents; if they are a talented financier or merchant, donations to charitable foundations, free support programs for those in need, or simply bonuses with purchases are essential.

Holders of Venus’s sextile to the Descending Node need to find deep and sincere relationships. This is one of their karmic tasks, because in most cases they prefer superficial connections and easy romances, unconsciously fearing transition to another level. Sometimes they have to live through the experience of unhappy love in order to learn a selfless and unconditional feeling, to know how to let go rather than collect victories.  ✓