The True Node is a calculated position of the Lunar Nodes that reflects the Moon’s actual nodal motion, including its small periodic variations and temporary changes in speed and direction. Because the Moon’s orbital path is not perfectly uniform, the Nodes do not move at a completely steady rate. The True Node tracks those variations, producing a position that can differ slightly from the Mean Node, which uses an averaged calculation. In astrology, the True Node may be used when determining the positions of the North Node and South Node in a natal chart. Its interpretation follows the same symbolic principles applied to the Lunar Nodes, while the distinction lies in the calculation method rather than in a different symbolic meaning.