posted April 22, 2012 01:18 PM            

"Like the North Node, the Draconic chart says something about where we are headed, if we chose to reach out, and also like the South Node, it says something about where we have been, what's comforting, familiar and secure.

There are two main ways to consider the Draconic Natal Chart. It can be read as a stand alone, considering the difference between the orientation of the signs in the original natal chart, and it can be read in aspect to the tropical natal chart. The fist technique is most instructional if you compare the two Zodiacs planet by planet, cusp by cusp. For example if the Natal chart has the sun at 2 degrees of Gemini in the 10th house, we might say there is a need to communicate widely and knowledgeable in ones chosen profession--to feel distinct, this person needs to shine before the public in a sharp, dynamic, witty way. If the Draconic sun is there (it will always have the same house position and aspects) in the sign of Capricorn, there may be an underlying need for that public recognition to reap tangible results--something Gemini alone is not too concerned with. Going through all the planets and angles in this way brings quick insights."

So the Draconic chart seems to be a valuable resource to determine our underlying soul patterns. It's good to compare your Draconic Sun, Moon and ASC to your natal S, M and ASC.

When I look at my Draconic chart for example, I see that I have the Sun in Aquarius this time. For me, this is quite obvious as to what it means in my life. I am a very Uranian person according to my natal chart. My 10H Libra Sun in my natal chart wants to achieve a good public standing and widely known professional presence through something airy, artistic and very original, considering my Sun is unaspected and my singleton planet. But in my Draconic chart, my Sun is in Aquarius, adding serious intellectual depth and uniqueness to my Sun. And this is true: in life, I don't want my artistic creations to be seen as at ALL conventional or 'safe' - I want to push people's limits, and I can certainly be polarizing at times, since I have a very eccentric way of making my living compared to some people I know.

So you can start off with comparing your Sun to your Draconic Sun. That's a good place to start! What did you find? When you made your chart, we can talk more about the differences and what they could mean if you want.

posted April 22, 2012 08:46 PM            

There are very few on LL who are into draconic, and more than that, are well-versed in the draconic charts. One who I can think of is iQ, and another is possibly Ceri. So I regret that you may not receive many responses to it in this forum, but possibly if the topic is started in Astro 2.0 as this is a more advanced subject. Or possibly a mod could transfer this to Astro 2.0 if you like?