Building on Ra Akhu’s Cozmophyzix research into eclipses and Mayan astrology, I began contemplating the Moon’s significance in greater depth. This led me to explore Draconic Charts more seriously, considering their implications in relation to lunar cycles, eclipses, and the broader theme of personal pathfinding.

My contemplation is based on a few key factors: the importance of the Moon and eclipses, the idea of following one’s path, and the intersection of the Moon and Sun, as defined by the nodes; the points where the Moon crosses the Sun’s ecliptic path.

One of the most common associations with Draconic Charts is their supposed connection to “past lives” or a person’s “true self.” This stems from the fact that Draconic placements are derived from the Moon’s nodes, which in traditional astrology are often linked to karmic lessons and soul evolution. However, I do not entertain past life interpretations without tangible evidence. Until a time machine is built to verify such claims, I prefer to focus on what can be observed and analyzed in a practical manner.

My experience with Draconic Charts has been limited, as most of what I know comes from brief mentions in astrological circles. The predominant usage I have encountered ties Draconic placements to either past lives or an inner essence that exists beyond the natal chart. Initially, I viewed Draconic Charts through the same lens as many others, but after deeper contemplation, I began to see a different pattern emerge, one that reframed their function in a more practical way:

Or, in another framing:

Or even:

To illustrate this perspective, I examined my own placements. In my natal chart, I have the Moon in Libra in the 12th house, squaring Mercury in Capricorn in the 3rd house. A common delineation might suggest that I feel it is unfair to be spoken to harshly or that my bluntness in speech appears emotionally dismissive.

However, in my Draconic Chart, the aspects and houses remain the same, but my Moon shifts to Leo and my Mercury shifts to Scorpio. This presents a deeper layer: my sense of identity and security may feel threatened when under suspicion, or my sharp and vindictive speech could serve to dismantle another’s sense of ego protection.

Both interpretations are true—one reflects the external experience, meaning how events and interactions unfold in a tangible way, while the other reveals the internal mechanism, which encompasses the deeper motivations, subconscious reactions, and core emotional responses that drive those outward expressions. This leads me to question the term “true self” in relation to Draconic Charts. To me, all layers of the chart contribute to an individual’s reality. There is no singular “true self”, only multiple expressions of the same being, much like the different layers of human experience.

This realization shifts the purpose of the Draconic Chart from being an abstract representation of one’s essence to a framework that reveals what is already present but often unrecognized. It offers insight into underlying patterns that influence the natal chart’s expression, providing clarity on why certain experiences feel more profound than they appear on the surface.

I will continue exploring and sharing my discoveries on this topic, refining this perspective further through analysis and observation. My next focus will be examining how Draconic placements interact with transits and progressions, whether they reveal deeper themes in synastry, and how they may correlate with life events that feel predestined or profoundly significant. 

I’d love you hear about your own findings and if you’re curious to begin researching it will be important for you to have an accurate birth chart. You can understand more about what’s involved with a percise natal chart here: Why Your Birth Chart Might Not Resonate – Yet.