The 12th House in Astrology:
The 12th house rules your personal shame that you try to hide, endings, confined places, sacrifice, and your past life. The 8th house rules death, because it’s seen as a transformation, going from one form of existence to another; the 12th house rules endings where something ends to make way for something new. But ultimately the 12th house is where you leave life behind, and enter another dimension–Essentially becoming more death than the 8th house.
If you have planets in this house, the planet itself acts as shame–something that must be hidden.
The 12th house is ruled by Pisces and Neptune, and is a cadent house.
The Signs in 12th House:
12th House in Aries
When you feel comfortable, you’re someone who can take charge of a situation or problem. You can be an energetic person, but only behind closed doors, and you’re surprisingly assertive, and subconsciously sure of yourself.
Your Shame: You are impulsive, and can’t control your urges to satisfy your spontaneous needs, no one can handle you. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Taurus
You crave security in your life far more than you let on, and you come across as less stable than you actually are. When you feel comfortable, you’re sensual, indulgent, and calm, a grounding energy for those around you, and hard-working.
Your Shame: You are gluttonous, lazy, unstable and superficial. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Gemini
You have an active mind, but only when you’re by yourself. When comfortable, you come up with great ideas, have quick wit, and are more logical than you come across as. You let your emotions cloud your judgment at times, and need to be use more reason.
Your Shame: You’re a nutcase and no one wants to hear you talk and talk about nothing and everything. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Cancer
You keep your emotions to yourself, not wanting anyone to see just how emotional you are. You come across as fun and free, but when comfortable, you can show how sensitive you are. You need to work on being more sensitive to other people.
Your Shame: You’re incredibly moody and untrustworthy, your feelings are too much for people. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Leo
When you feel comfortable, out of the spotlight, you thrive. You can be a powerhouse and a great leader when no one is looking at you. You can avoid attention, be shy and quiet publicly, and are more powerful than you seem.
Your Shame: You’re full of yourself and need constant attention, you’re too much for everyone and annoying. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Virgo
You can be more judgmental of other people than you seem, and think long and hard before you speak out. When comfortable, you’re practical, reserved, and detail-oriented. If you keep your nerves to yourself, it impacts your health.
Your Shame: You’re boring and everyone is judgmental of you, they want you to achieve something you can never reach. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Libra
You have a hard time working with other people, and taking on a partner isn’t recommended for you. You may seem like someone who does everything alone, but when comfortable, you can be romantic and diplomatic. You need to put yourself out there more.
Your Shame: You’re unbalanced and unattractive to the opposite sex, you’ll be alone forever because no one could ever love you. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Scorpio
You keep a lot locked away in your vault of secrets, and shun views that seem taboo. When comfortable, you’re more interested in these ideas than you come across. You’re more powerful than anyone realizes, even yourself.
Your Shame: You’re too much for people, they don’t like you, if you pull someone close they will run away. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Sagittarius
You may come across as someone who doesn’t care much for spirituality or religion, but when comfortable, you’re quite philosophical and interested in people’s beliefs. Alone with those you’re close to, you’re funny, warm, and know how to have a good time.
Your Shame: You are not in touch with reality, your dreams are stupid, and you’ll never amount to anything. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Capricorn
Subconsciously, you feel like you’re constantly restricted in your life, no matter what you do. You can seem overwhelmed by responsibility on the outside, but when alone, comfortable, or out of the spotlight, you’re practical, responsible, and focused.
Your Shame: You are hated by everyone and they want to destroy you, or take what you have as their own. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Aquarius
You’re far more of a humanitarian than you come across as, and need to help other people in this life. When comfortable, you’re innovative, independent, and a rebel. You can have a hard time dealing with people in a group.
Your Shame: You’re untouchable, and weird, no one likes you or wants to get close to you. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
12th House in Pisces
You come across as someone who is more assertive and aggressive than you actually are. When alone or comfortable, you’re sweet, compassionate, and sensitive. You need to learn to show these qualities publicly without worry, and to listen to what you gut tells you.
Your Shame: You are delusional, no one gets you, you’re all over the place and freak out over nothing. This is not true of you, and will never be. So learn to love yourself here, and you will be able to transform your confidence. This is how you become new again at your Rising Sign.
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The Planets in the 12th House:
Sun in the 12th house
With your natal Sun in the 12th house, the 12th house is a house that tends to swallow up the energy of whatever planet is in it, and since the Sun rules you, you tend to hide yourself, come across as very shy and quiet, and seem reserved.
You’re uncomfortable in social situations, with strangers, and make it seem awkward, or can actually leave you with Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD). This can be completely different from how you act in private though, especially if you’re a fire or air sign, and with people you’re close to, you can bounce off of the walls.
You have to work hard to figure out your own identity so you don’t absorb the identity other people put on you. You need time alone and away from people periodically, so you can recharge. You have to make sure you don’t completely cut yourself off from people, or project all your problems on to them.
Try to connect with others through your compassion, and try to do good for others.
Moon in the 12th House
The Twelfth House often seems to eat up the planets that are housed within it; it’s not that you don’t have the energy of that planet, it just appears that way on the outside.
Twelfth House Moons often come across as people who aren’t very emotional and have a hard time expressing themselves. You can seem emotionally shy and don’t give in the outward displays of emotion.
Behind closed doors, with people you’re comfortable with or when you’re alone, you may seem completely different (especially if you have a fire or water Moon). That’s when you let your guard down, though for many with this placement, you may only be able to do this when you’re alone, and may feel quite misunderstood as a result.
Most are very insecure, and need to surround themselves with a lot of supportive people, otherwise they may easily become victims. You are pretty sensitive, and you care a great deal about people, even if you have a hard time showing that.
Some may use that to work in a field helping others, usually through the medical field or through charitable work. You likely feel best in solitude, away from the world, going over your own internal workings.
This placement is usually very spiritually inclined, and can be quite interested in the metaphysical.
Mercury in the 12th House
With your natal Mercury in the 12th house, you tend to keep your thoughts and opinions to yourself. The 12th house tends to hide whatever energy the planet within it rules, and with Mercury, it’s all about your mind.
You’re less willing to volunteer your ideas, and you may come across as shy and quiet, especially in your younger years. It takes time for you to learn how to communicate in a clear, direct way.
Learning is best done through emotions and imagination rather than through cold, hard facts. You likely learn best on your own, away from other people.
You may find that people drain your mental energy, and you need time away to recharge.
Venus in the 12th House
With your natal Venus in your 12th house, you can get lost in love. You have to work hard to keep your identity separate from your partner. You let people take advantage of you as long as you believe they love you and need to stand up for yourself.
You can be attracted to all types of people, and are highly compassionate. You want a karmic connection to your partner, looking for a soul mate.
You may feel like you have to make sacrifices for love, but you give up too much. You can keep your affection to yourself when in public, and prefer to keep things behind closed doors.
It may be hard for you to open up about love, and you may seem quite shy with matters of the heart.
Mars in the 12th House
With your natal Mars in your 12th house, your energy can be hidden from the outside world. You can have a hard time having enough energy for what you need to do, and this holds you back.
You don’t like being in the spotlight, and have the most energy when you’re in the background or working alone. Other people tend to drain you physically. You need periods of solitude to rejuvenate and energize yourself, otherwise you may have low energy all of the time.
You may have low confidence and avoid confrontation. Building your confidence is important to having a successful life for you. You may hide or repress your masculine side.
Jupiter in the 12th House
With your natal Jupiter in your 12th house, you have a sense of faith that doesn’t waver and is instinctual. You just know that things will work out okay, and they usually do for you.
There’s always someone there to help you when you need help the most. You like doing things by yourself and reflecting upon your life, and it allows you to replenish yourself.
You’re extremely compassionate and giving, wanting to do as much as you can to help people, but you don’t care about getting rewarded or credit for it. Just knowing you helped is enough, however if you’re not careful this can manifest as Covert Narcissism.
Saturn in the 12th House
With your natal Saturn in your 12th house, you believe that you should deal with your responsibilities on your own, and that your burdens are yours alone. You have a hard time allowing other people to help you with your problems, and can isolate yourself as a result.
Guilt, insecurity, and anxiousness can plague you, and the more you withdraw, the worse it gets. You may run away from your problems, afraid of dealing with them.
Growing up is hard for those with this placement, and there’s usually something in your past that weighs on you and holds you back. You have to learn to let go and to let other people in. You won’t find the happiness that you need until you do.
Uranus in the 12th House
With your natal Uranus in your 12th house, you need to help other people in some way, and you may go about it in an unusual way. It could be a calling for you, and you contribute in a big way, though you don’t need credit for it.
You’re likely a creative or artistic person, and like to be around people who are the same way. You can take an unconventional approach to spirituality, and have unusual spiritual beliefs.
You may be interested in the metaphysical and study subjects like astrology, tarot, and numerology. You want to explore beyond the world that you see with your eyes, blowing past the barriers that separate the physical world and the beyond.
Neptune in the 12th House
With your natal Neptune in your 12th house, you’re highly intuitive and have true faith, and this helps you in most situations. You’re compassionate and sensitive, but may have a hard time showing that to others, instead hiding it away.
The 12th house does like to hide the energies of the planets within it, so you can hide your compassion, your spiritual self, and worry about showing vulnerability.
Until you develop a strong spiritual side, you may be prone to running away from things in life. Know that you are a strong person, and you’ll make it through anything life throws at you.
Pluto in the 12th House
With your natal Pluto in your 12th house, you can become obsessed with spirituality, the metaphysical or occult, and all that’s hidden in the world. You like to investigate your dreams, and can be highly intuitive.
You undergo transformations several times throughout your life. You may try to hide your power from others, or have more power and control in the background or by yourself.
Make sure you avoid addictive behaviors, and don’t run from past issues. Deal with your inner turmoil, and then you can help others.
