But, it came from and will return to the ocean below. It is a gate for the Soul's entry. Survival versus Fulfillment - I just did a reading for a client who had the Sun conjunct Mars in Cancer and the Moon conjunct the Ascendant in Scorpio. The Will to survive is very strong here. Primal forces work hard to sustain the life of this person.
Survival is about continuity of a form.
Fulfillment may require changing form. Mars is vital for a successful relationship. Mars may be as important as Venus for a loving partnership. Mistakes made in this direction of growth are worth more than staying safe with the old South Node. Think of the North Node as a guiding light to the future, a lamp on the road to evolution.