question: what is the m-knot?

[CzechWoods]

namaste all,

i have some basic knowledge on astrology. But i would like to get some understandable information on the m-knot. The sign in astro books/programs is looking like head-phones.

can anyone help me please ? would be greatly appreciated
Czech

[Methanespirit]

This is the symbol for the Moon's north node, and then the opposite point of the zodiac is the south node -symbol inverted. As the Moon circles the earth it's path is slightly deviates off the Solar path (the ecliptic), by about a maximum 5 1/4 degrees (two Lunar discs diameter). This means that the Moon at times, when transiting BETWEEN the two nodes, will be about 5 degrees either north or south of the ecliptic. The North Node is that point of the zodiac where the Moon crosses from being south of the ecliptic to the north , and likewise, the South Node marks where Moon crosses from being north of the ecliptic into the south

These crossing poins, simply called "the nodes", circles the entire zodiac in about 19 years -in a reverse direction. When the Sun conjuncts either node (within about 7 degees) and the Moon is also in conjuction there comes about a Solar eclipse, and if the Moon if full (in opposition), then there comes about a Lunar eclipse. Also on the days that the Moon is conjunct either node the effects is the same as a New Moon, regardless of whether there is a valid aspect between the two luminaries.

Astrolgically, when either node is on one's birth Sun, usually denotes a time of spritual renewal, and can also denote a movement of God in one's internal affairs of life. Traditionally, the north node supposedly has beneficial results while the south node brings about ill-fortune. However, this common belief is yet to be shown accurate.

Most of the planets also stay either north or south of the ecliptic within about 3 degrees, Whenever the Moon is approaching and leaving either node, that it is also within this narrow band of planetary traffic. That when the Moon is also on the same latitude as any planet (allow about 1/2 degee), and whether that planet is either north or south of the ecliptic, but occupies a latitude of equal degrees of distance from the ecliptic as the Moon, whether the Moon is in geometric aspect or not, then the Moon also takes on the meaning of that planet for a few time, until its orbit takes it beyond the same latitude. Such PARALLELS OF LATITUDE also accounts for business days being different in public traffic than others, as most businesses usually deal with the public in some manner. For an example, say the Moon is in parallel latitude with transiting Mercury. This arragement ,although brief in duration, denotes a very busy time and much traffic from the buying public. Conversely, if the Moon is on the same latitude as Saturn, at least a portion of the day will be most likely, uneventful and dull. Each planet affects the Moon differently as it makes its parallels of latitude changes.

Parallels of latitude are not usually shown in the common ephemerides, and are generally a forgotten element in Mundane Astrology. However, there are (or were) some that did show it on a daily basis, and such should also be considered in delineation of one's birth charts as the parallels of latitude definietly has a bearing on the nativity personality.


Methane

[CzechWoods]

Namaste Methan,

thank you for your detailed answer. Now i at least understand why there is a "headphone" on every ephemerides book

I will have to re-read your post sometimes though, to fully understand your wise words meaning, as english only is my 3rd language - so it all makes perfect sence with me.

But again, thank you lots for taking time explaining so well

Czech

[Methanespirit]

CzechWoods, what do you mean "this is only my 3rd language?". I do well to speak only one, being English, and you can converse in 3 languages? My hat is off to you for an ability and education that exceeds most Americans. Some years ago I used to converse in Spanish, when I had many "Clientes Mexicanos" (Mexican customers), but since then I have forgotten much of it. At least now I must carry around with me an English-Spanish dictionary. when speaking to any one who only speaks Spanish. You keep up the good studies. I believe your English is very good and at least it is intelligeable. Ask me to speak German, as my forefathers did, and not too many generations ago. But I cannot say much of anything in it. And if I have explained anything that you do not understand, ask me about it and I will try to, again, at any time.

Methane.

[CzechWoods]

Namaste Methan,

to be true, English is my 3rd of four languages. My natal tongue is Czech. I have been born in the formarly Czechoslovakian Socialist Republic and spent some years of my childhood there.

Then we emigrated to western germany - so german is my second language.

I do know my English is quiet good despite I have never been living in an English-speaking country, aside from an intensive training for advanced students in Oxford, GB for 3 weeks. English i have learned at school, and just practiced hard enough - with chats and such, things got better as well.

My fourth language is french.

I can communicate more or less very good in any of those four. Reading/listening to Tv is no problem in any of the said 4 languages (mind you, i dont understand slovakian very well, though - it is slightly different from czech. but i do understand it well enough, if they speak not too quickly. I cannot talk any of it though)

speaking more then one lanuage is normal for us younger generations, in Europe. With Europe uniting at the moment, my very hope for the future is, that speaking at least 2 foreign languages will be considered normal, as well as having lived in one other country then your own for at least a year.

This is likely to reduce a lot of hate and misunderstandings of nations.

Thank you for your kind words and your willingness to explaining difficult things.

Blessings
Czech