12th House and the Planets


The 12th House, in the Birth Chart, plays a crucial role in understanding the unconscious forces that influence our lives. It connects us with the deepest roots of existence, involving vitality, the fear of death and the basic dependencies inherent in our nature. 

This house is closely linked to fears originating from the unconscious, which often manifest themselves in forms of fear, discomfort and a feeling of constant presence, even during sleep and dreams, fears that can be related to serious illnesses, dependence on third parties, even the feeling of rejection or abandonment, all representing existential dangers.

Furthermore, it represents the most mysterious and secret aspects of our psyche, indicating areas of hidden enemies and situations that operate behind the scenes, far from our conscious knowledge. These enemies can be people who wish us harm without us being aware of it, or even complex and difficult-to-manage aspects of our own birth chart, which can sabotage us without us realizing it.

Thus, the 12th House invites us to explore the defense mechanisms we have built to deal with our fears, insecurities and traumas, offering opportunities for growth and transformation. By understanding and integrating these dark aspects of our psyche, we can reach a new level of consciousness and pave the way for a fuller, more meaningful life.

Sol na Casa 12

The Sun in the 12th House has an essence a little more in tune with the Pisces mold, which means that these natives have greater chances of developing compassion, sensitivity and pity for those who suffer, putting themselves in the shoes of others and seeking to understand the nature of their pain to offer help.

This way of putting themselves in other people’s shoes is due to the great sensitivity of these natives, which gives them artistic gifts, creativity and possible psychic abilities, being able to access the collective unconscious and perceive tendencies and intentions of others with ease, in addition to capturing the vibrations of people and environments. 

These skills allow these natives to move easily through archetypal and symbolic content, being able to access the emotional wounds of others, which inspires them to create inclusion and social assistance projects.

However, there is a negative side to this positioning that can be dangerous. When natives become disillusioned or melancholy, they may indulge in addictions or escapist processes. Being more gullible, distracted or confused, they can become easy prey for unscrupulous people, and can get involved in real emotional quagmires.

With the Sun under pressure in the 12th House, it can also be difficult for natives to deal with energies that interfere with their balance, and they may have difficulty meeting goals and dealing with commitments and obligations, attracting the fear of facing the concrete world and postponing their responsibilities. until they manage to stabilize this influence.

Lua na Casa 12

The Moon in the 12th House confers an intensified sensitivity to transcendental matters. However, absorbing so many emotions and feelings through empathy can drain their energy, which is why the native often needs to recharge their batteries, finding ways to step away for a necessary dive into themselves, reflecting and trying to understand what they are feeling. . 

However, although this need is valid, it cannot become a frequent routine, as it can generate feelings of isolation, with the native feeling alone and ignored, in addition to the risk of leaving their responsibilities in the background. To express their compassionate sense, the native can carry out social actions or get involved in charities, hospitals or any other place where they can help.

He may prefer not to have so much contact with the public, preferring to act behind the scenes through fundraising, donations or some administrative work, helping those in need and getting even closer to spiritual elevation. However, it is important that you be careful with people who may want to take advantage of your goodwill.

Therefore, for the native with the Moon in the 12th House, it is essential to find a balance between his need for recollection and his desire to help others. By doing this, he will be able to make the most of his sensitivity and compassion, without getting lost in emotions or becoming overwhelmed by external demands, channeling his energy towards his own well-being and that of those around him.

Mercúrio na Casa 12

Mercury in the 12th House is a placement that brings a strong connection with the spiritual world and the astral plane. As it is a house associated with spirituality, fears and deep internal processes, with Mercury aligned in it, contact with the astral plane can become more evident, dreams can be more frequent and the unconscious can send messages through intuition and of meditations.

In this context, logical and rational thinking tends to be attenuated, favoring more abstract work at the expense of practicality and efficiency, since idealism, dreams and escapism are intensified here, and contact with the arts and music becomes more frequent, allowing a view of things from different perspectives.

However, attention is needed, as sensitivity and fragility can impair the clarity and logic of communications, making them more difficult to establish, causing people to not fully understand what the native wants to express, or the message may reach truncated to recipients. 

There is also an increased probability of the native becoming involved in secrets, charity work or philanthropy, with reflective qualities tending to be turned inward, in search of answers to life’s existential questions, making the native able to identify instinctively interact with possible victims of social injustice, reflecting on the “why” and “what for” of these distressing and unconscious conditions.

Vênus na Casa 12

Venus in the 12th House indicates a special influence on the inner world and the deepest aspects of the native’s psyche, suggesting an accidental exaltation that makes the native act in a very positive way, even better than under normal conditions. However, this position can bring greater difficulty in gratification or satisfaction with life’s circumstances, leading the native to hide their dissatisfactions behind a facade of normality.

It is possible to experience inhibitions in feelings and challenges in relationships, which can lead to an exaggeration in the search for self-satisfaction and escapist behavior, and the person may feel a tendency to hide their true emotional nature, pretending to be someone they are not.

Natives with Venus in the 12th House tend to feel attracted to spiritual issues, such as meditation and the search for inner peace, perceiving these practices as something beautiful and nurturing a deep desire to serve others, causing, for them, success accordingly. with social standards is often not a priority, as they seek a broader understanding of the meaning of life and find pleasure in this journey of discovery.

It is important to highlight that, because they have this tendency to inhibit feelings, natives may resort to excessive alcoholic beverages or any other toxic substance, as a way of erasing the feeling of loneliness that may arise, especially when social stimuli seem to come into play. conflict with these feelings.

Marte na Casa 12

With Mars in the 12th House, the native tends to internalize and repress his anger, which can remain latent beneath the surface until it explodes, manifesting itself in a passive-aggressive way, because this positioning is capable of stirring up unconscious processes, which become more agitated over time, resembling an ocean during a storm.

To deal with this energy, it is important for the native to avoid situations or habits that negatively affect the soul, as well as to be aware of secret enemies who could defame him behind his back. Seeking protection and more joyful and dynamic activities, preferably accompanied by well-rounded people, can help to counterbalance this influence.

Mars in the 12th House can also lead the native to act in secret more frequently, with these moments being conducive to reflection on various issues. Furthermore, those who have this position are prone to escapism, seeking to escape their own reality, and it is important, in this context, to carry out a more realistic analysis of themselves and the world around them.

Another striking characteristic of this placement is that the native tends to use his personal experiences and trials to gain a deeper understanding of things, excelling in professions related to healing or making important discoveries for the greater good, which gives him a strong inclination to serve and act for the benefit of people as a whole, aiming for the greatest and impersonal good.

Júpiter na Casa 12

With Jupiter in the 12th House, the native develops a more acute sixth sense, more easily perceiving the bad intentions of others, as if there were a higher guidance that guides him, protecting him from the negative energies of the environment. Friends, priests or astrologers can play this role of guide, but it is important that you also learn to trust your own intuition and find ways to protect yourself against the negative charge in the environment.

Furthermore, this feeling of greater connection with the Whole can trigger in the native a propensity to interact with philanthropic situations in a more natural way, which will make him feel more focused on dealing with mystical or more ethereal subjects.

Interestingly, throughout life, the native can obtain gains through his enmities, which can eventually be converted into friendships, since there is within him a strong sense of compassion and a willingness to sacrifice himself for others in a more impersonal way. On the other hand, this can cause success to come in subtle ways, often associated with hidden matters that can emerge suddenly.

It is worth highlighting that, in this positioning, it is essential that the native does not allow himself to be carried away by escapism or confusion between reality and illusion. Thinking carefully about all the details of an action before executing it is crucial to avoid later mistakes, maintaining a concrete approach even in the world of ideas.

Saturno na Casa 12

With Saturn in the 12th House, it is common for a person to experience an increased feeling of guilt, even without understanding exactly its origin, generating intense self-criticism that can lead them to make constant judgments about themselves. This energy can trigger a greater fear of the unknown, the hidden and error, leading you to repress your feelings and face anxiety.

This positioning can also increase the fear of surrendering to life, of dreaming and of developing spirituality and sensitivity, where the simple idea of ​​exposing intimate feelings can generate a feeling of vulnerability, in addition to making you see problems where they do not exist, It is important to work on positive thinking and practicality, and seek help from other people to be able to deal with these feelings that imprison you. 

In some cases, Saturn in the 12th House can indicate fears, abandonment, isolation and self-sabotage through addictions, exaggerations and limiting beliefs, in addition to there being a tendency to encounter fake people, who at first seem captivating, but reveal their true colors later. . Therefore, it is essential to be cautious about who you allow into your life, without, however, becoming suspicious of everything and everyone.

On the other hand, this positioning offers the person the opportunity to isolate themselves to work on the inner self and become more sensitive to humanitarian missions, since there is a positive inclination to help others, work for the less privileged and give themselves fully to activities. altruistic, such as supporting hospitals, nursing homes and other public service institutions.

Urano na Casa 12

Uranus in the 12th House of the birth chart gives the person a tendency to seek to live in harmony with social justice. This astrological position also indicates an improvement in mediumship and telepathy, as well as an inclination to capture the tendencies of the collective unconscious, as the native has a special talent for uniting sensitivity and rationality, integrating aspects of religion and science into his life.

Furthermore, it is common for these people to choose to do charity work or volunteer in hospitals, demonstrating greater creativity for the arts and nurturing a deep desire to promote significant changes in the world in which they live.

However, Uranus in the 12th House also presents challenges. There is less ability to deal with everyday life, and mediumship can be disturbed, resulting in mental restlessness, in addition to there being a greater aversion to changes and unforeseen events, which can create difficulties in dealing with natural transformations in life.

To deal with these challenges, it is important for a person with Uranus in the 12th House to accept things as they are, not as they would like them to be, and to direct their sensitivity towards a higher end. Being more conscious, careful and responsible in your actions is fundamental, as is accepting the direction that life suggests to become more free. 

Always renewing spiritual practices and maintaining contact with creative and positive people are also valuable recommendations for those with this placement, as this can help them balance their energies and enhance opportunities for personal growth and development.

Netuno na Casa 12

With Neptune in the 12th House, the person tends to feel guilt more easily, often without being able to explain exactly the reason for this feeling. Here, the lack of contact with one’s inner self can amplify emotions such as pain, fear or inadequacy, leading to periods of melancholy, making it important for this native to reflect and meditate throughout life to be able to keep emotions under control. 

By learning to look at oneself and establish deep contact with the “inner self”, this energy can be transformed in a way that allows the native to find themselves better resolved spiritually, finding internal balance and a state of well-being that can be a source of wisdom and understanding of life, which will make you able to overcome tensions and confusion that can generate fears, paranoia or fantasies.

In this sense, it is crucial to work on sensitivity. Alternative therapies, metaphysical or spiritual matters, as well as practicing meditation and yoga can bring significant benefits, as can engaging in charitable activities and humanitarian work. 

It is worth highlighting here that people with Neptune in the 12th House often prefer to be alone, being more sensitive and intuitive in spiritual matters and other dimensions of existence, which enriches their inner life. This makes them surrender to a constant dive into the inner world, in order to find peace, understanding and purpose in life, overcoming challenges and transforming sensitivity into a tool for spiritual growth and personal well-being. .

Plutão na Casa 12

Pluto in the 12th House promotes deeper emotional intelligence and heightened sensitivity, leading the native to become interested in occult sciences and issues related to the artistic universe. These are people who have a great capacity for regeneration in times of crisis and are able to find internal resources when they need them most.

Under this influence, ideas and creations arise that are the result of intuition and inspiration, reflecting more spiritual and humanitarian ideals. Furthermore, they tend to establish committed, deep and loyal relationships, valuing true connection with others.

However, Pluto in the 12th House also presents its challenges. These natives may have difficulty changing and face a latent fear of losing control of life or surrendering to the transcendent side of existence, feeling attracted to issues that provoke loneliness and which often make them face challenges to deal with. therefore.

To face these challenges and develop their potential, it is important that these people seek to develop intuition and sensitivity, avoiding possessiveness, violence and excessive control over others at all costs, learning to retreat when necessary. Furthermore, it is essential that they unravel the mysteries of life to achieve greater inner peace, seeking transcendence, redemption, consciousness and integration.

Eliminating the dogmas of the past that limit your growth and make you feel excluded from a supreme truth is essential so that you can live more fully and in harmony with the universe around you.

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Eliana Sousa

I am a Tarot lover, a student, and a reader. I live in Portugal and enjoy sharing my Tarot discoveries here at TarotFarm.

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