Pisces North Node people notice the details of everything and
seek to categorize everything. They do this partly because moving
into a situation that isn’t defined makes them very uncomfortable.
They think they need a rigid definition of who they are—their role,
their job, the service they provide, their routine, their rules and
regulations—to feel stable. But in truth, the fewer self-definitions
they have, the better off they are, as it is easier for them to move
through life more in touch with themselves and less connected to
the ups and downs of their environment.
These folks need to recognize the difference between knowing
where they want to go and having a rigid definition of how they will
get there. To have a defined sense of purpose, a goal, or a vision is
healthy for them and gives them the stability they need. However,
their ideas regarding the means for reaching the goal needs to
remain fluid—who knows what they will need or how it’s going to
happen? They need to release preconceived ideas of what it’s going
to take and just keep focused on the goal. They are learning to let
experience precede definition, rather than allowing their rigid
definitions to limit their experience.
Their inborn tendency to define everything can be to their
advantage when it’s kept fluid. They can loosely define present
circumstances to see how they best fit with their private dreams. But
it should be a temporary definition, left open for future adjustments
as they receive more information. If the motive behind their
defining a situation is to see where they “fit,” they will lose,
because the definition becomes a limitation. If the motive is to see
how they can best relate the situation to their vision, they will win,
because they are able to receive new input.
Pisces North Node people are comfortable with predictability
and routine and have an innate resistance to any kind of change.
Even a promotion, if it’s unexpected, is likely to be met with
resistance! They are attached to their systems, which give them a
feeling of security. Unfortunately, this can evoke a rigidity that
prohibits them from freely experiencing life’s blessings.
In this incarnation, these folks are learning to release their grip on
“the known” and greet change willingly. They can do this only
when they have consciously thought through their relationship with
“the unknown.” If they fear the unknown, they will try to hold on to
their routines, even against their own best interest. When they are
unhappy in a situation or their circumstances begin to change, they
need to open their arms in acceptance. After all, maybe the current
situation is breaking down because something better is awaiting
them. If they can acknowledge that they are facing the unknown,
they may recognize what is emerging around them as a possible
next step to a greater level of satisfaction.
In reality, these folks get bored very easily—they need change to
keep them vital and alive. Their nervous systems are so sensitive
that if they try to resist change or control their environment, they go
on overload and something starts breaking down, physically or
psychologically. Thus, the sooner they can relax and open
themselves to accepting change, the happier and more peaceful they
will be. Their challenge is to allow the changes that flow through
their lives to reposition them and smooth out the rough edges.
Rather than being in a power boat trying to go upriver, they need to
take a canoe and follow the flow of the stream. They can still steer,
but they don’t need to fight the current.
For example, I had a client with this nodal position who decided
to make his morning exercise walk more enjoyable by taking his
child along. In only a few blocks they came to some standing water.
The son wanted to stop and look, but my client wanted to go ahead
with his walk. His child got a little misty-eyed and said: “Well, I’m
tired. I don’t want to walk.” My client, frustrated because things
weren’t going as he had planned, threatened to take his son back to
the house and never take him on a walk again. Upset, the boy sat
down and looked at the water. Finally my client accepted that he
wasn’t going to be able to continue his walk until they looked at the
water. It turned out to be a beautiful walk! They stopped to look at
ants and pieces of glass and rocks—and they did end up walking a
couple of miles (he ran up and down some hills along the way to get
his heart pumping). He didn’t get his medium-impact exercise walk
as planned, but he spent time with his son and saw sights he had
passed a hundred times before and never noticed because he was
too focused on walking. Life doesn’t always go according to plan,
but if these folks just cooperate with the way it’s already going, the
joy they thought they would get from the plan is multiplied by what
actually happens.
Pisces North Node people are always rushing around. Despite
their incredible ability to focus, their timing is a bit jagged since
they are usually trying to do too many things in too few hours. This
is why they can have a problem being on time—although generally
they are punctual because it’s one of the “social rules.” Nonetheless,
they frequently feel there are not enough hours in the day.
The resolution for this dilemma is in slowing down until they
match the rate of the Flow—the timing of life’s natural unfolding.
The universal Flow has its own timing, frequency, and speed; when
one is in alignment with it, there is a natural ease to life. Events
seem to occur simultaneously with the time one is prepared to
handle them, and there are fewer “rough edges” when one walks in
the rhythm of its heartbeat.
Thus, by slowing down and doing less, Pisces North Node people
accomplish more. When the frequency they are emitting doesn’t
match the frequency of the Flow because they are operating at such
a frantic pace, things around them start “glitching.” These folks
actually “overshoot” the situation; they suddenly come to a brick
wall and wonder: “Why can’t I get things done?”
When they meet this type of resistance, the best thing is to slow
down. This allows other people or new ideas to come in to help
them. By slowing down, they come into sync with the other parts of
their universe; their frequency aligns with what’s going on around
them and they become part of the Flow.
Pisces North Node people feel a need for self-purification
before opening themselves up to an energy that can truly transform
their consciousness. But this can be an unending process. These
folks never think they are pure enough or their behavior perfect
enough to open up to higher energies. Moreover, their approach to
self-purification is based on rigid rules regarding behavior. These
folks try to live up to their own expectations, pushing through
obstructions in the name of “duty” in order to “purify” themselves.
But in reality, the purification they need is to let go of self-limiting
definitions. They are learning to disengage their identity from their
function: Their job does not define them; their duty doesn’t make
them human.
To attain the higher realms of consciousness they yearn for, they
must release all self-definition of being any particular kind of
person playing any particular role.
Pisces North Node people have already developed worldly
competence; in this incarnation they primarily need to relax and
find inner peace. But owing to constant mental activity (trying to
analyze everything around them and “fix” what—or who—they
perceive to be less than “perfect”), they are often in a perpetual state
of stress and tension. As they try to implement these changes they
think they need in order to find inner peace, they are constantly
tense.
These folks need to spend time alone, to resolve their worries by
going inside themselves. They have to pull the issue they are
concerned with inside and think about it, feel it, and go through an
inner process to release it. They need time to process the anxiety
pulsing through their system. Pisces North Node people need this
private process of inner purification, and they can only do it when
they have solitude.
Once they are able to detach from being so involved in
everything, they can begin to objectively watch themselves respond
to each situation as it comes along. Through this process, the
attachments that held them in bondage to the material plane will
begin to dissipate. Everything within them that is resisting the
natural flow of events will begin to drop away, and this is the only
self-purification they really need.
If they try to interact with their environment without taking the
time to resolve their tension, they will continue to be plagued by
anxiety-producing thoughts and worries. Their need for solitude and
meditation must be understood and honored by them and by those
close to them. They must systematically spend time in some type of
meditative activity to release tension and allow their inner
happiness to grow.
As soon as things in the outer world start to “go wrong” and
they begin to feel tense, the best thing Pisces North Node people
can do is to take it as an “omen” that it’s time to pull back and take
a second look from a distance. To their amazement, they often find
that less is better. When they apply more energy they become more
enmeshed, feel more anxious, and make more mistakes. As the
outer problem seems to get worse instead of better, they finally
become so frustrated that they throw their hands up and surrender.
It would be much better if these folks surrendered right at the
beginning. One of their greatest tools is their capacity to open to
their own spirituality through the process of surrender. No matter
what may be occurring in their lives, they need to trust that the
Infinite is on their side and that something better is unfolding for
them. As they give the resolution of the situation at hand over to the
Infinite, they expand into a higher place in their own consciousness
that empowers them to recognize how events could resolve in ways
that are more to their advantage.
For example, I had a client with this nodal position who owned a
small nursing home. She became increasingly involved in all the
details of the business until she had no time for anything else: for
play, for family, for fun. Unexpectedly, three violations were filed
against her home in rapid succession, leading to the possibility that
her facility would be closed. All three incidents were unrelated and
“out of the blue.” She panicked for fear of losing her only source of
income. She prayed unceasingly for the outcome to go “her way” so
she could keep her business. Then, at some point, she simply
relaxed. She realized that if she negotiated with the board, rather
than close her down they would send an administrator to run her
business for a trial period. And although she would have to pay the
administrator, she could see what an advantage it would be for her
to pull back and let someone else run the business. Then she could
focus her energies on promoting her home and filling the empty
beds, which would yield enough money to cover the salary of the
administrator and actually increase her income. Most important, she
would have her life back again.
Pisces North Node people are learning that the universe’s plan for
their happiness is generally a lot better than their own!
Pisces North Node people have had so many incarnations of
service that in this lifetime they are ready to rest and recharge their
souls. This is why they become physically exhausted when they
spend too much time in the outer world; they need to retreat into an
inner world of peace to heal. This is correct for them; there needs to
be time in their lives to escape from daily routines.
These folks occasionally slip into higher states of consciousness
without even trying. Once they have experienced this they always
want to reclaim it. They may spend hours in meditation, practicing
every technique they can think of, and may even become
completely isolated in order to regain that state. But when they try
to push for it, they push it away. The idea is for them to relax and
accept that they are surrounded by it, as a fish is surrounded by
water.
When they are in that state, they are happy just to enjoy life. But
they have so many ideas about the roles they should play (the
teacher bringing others to the Light, etc.) that their mental activity
pushes away that natural state of bliss. If they simply relax—
without a myriad of activities scheduled for the day—they will find
the energy they seek naturally flowing around them. Pisces rules
enlightened states of consciousness—the oceanic feeling of oneness
with all life. Pisces North Nodes’ life purpose is to do whatever
increases that higher state of consciousness—to make it part of their
daily life—which will automatically help those around them.
These folks’ ability to create organization and definition is a
tremendous asset, but not when it’s applied to the material world.
When they are in tune with the larger picture (keeping their
peripheral vision open and simply moving through life with an
expanded awareness of what’s going on), they can make sense of
the chaos and see the Flow. Then they will know what to do to align
with the Flow in a practical way that accomplishes their dreams.
Pisces North Node people want to surrender to the Infinite, to a
Higher Power. If they cannot do this on their own, they sometimes
become addicted to drugs, alcohol, or other means of escape. They
are trying to silence the anxiety from their overly analytical
processes. They may unconsciously turn to substance abuse as a
pathway to get them into Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics
Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, or other groups that focus on
surrender to a Higher Power. Interestingly enough, the sign of
Pisces rules drugs, alcohol, excessive sleep, self-destructive
behaviors—all forms of escapism—but also rules meditation, the
highest forms of spirituality, and unconditional love and bliss.
To prevent problems, these folks need a place of solitude, even in
the workplace. Work can be a major source of stress for them
because it stimulates their tendency to “fix things.” At work, they
are much better off with their own space: a private office or a corner
where they have a sense of privacy. If they work with a group of
people, it helps to turn their desks away from other people and face
the wall. They are much happier and more productive when they
have a “space” with no one else’s energy around them. It helps them
remain calm and see situations from an expanded point of view.
The one thing Pisces North Node people can commit to on a
lifelong basis is learning and growing. Often a need to understand
and accept the people around them will point to exciting directions
for research and study.
These folks excel at any type of work that is inspirational,
spiritual, or promotional. They have brilliant imaginations; when
they focus on ideas that help manifest a vision, they are on track.
Their job is to stay in touch with the vision and impart to others
how to take care of the details. They are great at charging others
with enthusiasm when they share their ideas from the vantage point
of the vision, reminding others of what everyone is aiming for.
Pisces North Node people are able to apply this mindset,
whatever their job or position. As bank tellers, they could have the
larger view of wanting to serve people compassionately through
their understanding that many people have financial worries and
come to the bank feeling upset. As salespeople, they could keep in
mind the larger view of wanting the store to do well, working to
keep the customers happy by relating to them from a position of
love and service, and being conscious of not making judgments
about the salesperson next to them.
Unfortunately, for many of these folks, the worst confrontations
seem to occur in the workplace. They love to be the ones who keep
the project moving forward. However, their egos can get a bit
puffed up if they lose sight of the larger vision. They need to stay
focused on: “This is the work that needs to be done.” It’s easy to get
caught up in: “I’m the one getting the work done. I’m organizing it,
I’m getting this person to do this . . . I’m getting that person to take
care of that detail . . . And where’s my coffee, Mac?” They will only
have enough energy to keep the project on track if they are humble
and stay connected to the vision. Otherwise people resist them, and
then they don’t know what to do. They become disconnected from
their power.
Another issue in the workplace is that Pisces North Node people
are subject to mood swings: They go along happily, but all of a
sudden their energy drops and they become anxious. Others around
them are greatly affected by their mood changes—they have the
power to create an atmosphere that everyone responds to. When
they are happy and peaceful, they bring the mood up and everyone
around them feels better. But when they’re down or anxious,
everyone feels that as well. This is an awesome power, and they
may not even be aware of it.
When these folks become anxious, others feel anxiety and begin
to perform less efficiently. When they feel calm and confident,
others feel it and naturally become more productive. Thus, Pisces
North Nodes can correct the behavior of others simply by filling the
atmosphere with positive, confident thoughts and energies.
What precedes their affecting the atmosphere in a negative way is
a reversal in their own mood. Their mind may become too involved
and critical about details. They get upset when things aren’t
working the way they think they “should” or when another person
isn’t doing the job in a way they think it ought to be done. Or if
something unexpected happens they may think the universe isn’t
supporting them and get absorbed in a whirlwind of tension and anxiety. So Pisces North Node people need to recognize that they
really don’t know how life “ought to be” unfolding. Maybe the other
person has to make a certain mistake because that will facilitate
seeing a far bigger problem that has been overlooked.
If their suggestions meet with resistance, people may be rejecting
their negative energy rather than their ideas. Focusing on success
will help to create success; when they communicate, it will be with
a positive attitude. When they focus on the vision, the mundane
details will take care of themselves.
What doesn’t work for these folks is letting go of the vision and
trying to become one of the workers. It is not their job to take care
of all the details and organize success on that level—their job is to
keep everyone focused on the overall positive vision. That’s where
their genius and natural leadership abilities shine.