

And consider too that tree lines and mountain ridges obstruct a clear view of the horizon. Think of the way the Moon looks when she is full and rising over the eastern horizon at night, just as the Sun sets: huge, swollen, red, not too far off from the color she takes on during an eclipse. We must also consider the visual flavor of the twelfth house: even though planets here are rising above the horizon and are visible, atmospheric distortion prevents the observer from being able to see a planet in its true appearance. Because the twelfth house is cadent, planets there are ineffective at doing their jobs, which doubles up on the “limitation” idea, too. So as Saturn rules restrictions, harshness, coldness, limitations, people at the margins of society, boundaries, and the word “no,” so all of those slices of life become the stuff from which the twelfth house derives its meanings. Third, it’s astronomically a difficult house to observe, and it’s what’s called a “dark house,” meaning that planets in the first house can’t see into it, and so the whole house lies wreathed in shadow.Īs the joy of Saturn, the twelfth house inherits the full extent of Saturn’s significations (refer back to my discussion on the 3 rd house and planetary joys if you need a refresher on how this works). Second, it’s a cadent house, meaning that planets there are moving away from an effective and powerful location on the ascendant. The twelfth house derives its meanings from three primary sources: first, it is the joy of Saturn, the Greater Malefic. Where do the meanings of the twelfth house come from? From an external perspective, the twelfth house is the house of unseen enemies, people who might work against us without our knowledge to prevent us from succeeding in our endeavors. As the joy of Saturn, the twelfth house is associated with those parts of life that limit us and bind us, those aspects of life that seem always to stand in the way of our best interests-or rather, what we perceive to be in our best interests.

The twelfth house in astrology is the house of shadow, of enemy, of self-undoing, of isolation, of sorrow. That said, every life also has opportunity to find gifts wreathed in shadow. For many writers in the classical Western tradition of astrology, the twelfth house was the worst of the twelve houses, and for good reason.īut just as every life must have encounters with misfortune, or encounters with forces beyond our control, so every life runs up against feelings of loss, retreat, and surrender. And it’s the joy of Saturn, who delights in isolation, restriction, and loneliness. The twelfth house is a tough one to crack. The webinar is 90 minutes and is suitable for all levels, including beginners.At long last, we’re to the end of this journey through interpreting the houses in Western astrology. Come and join me on a fascinating and inspiring journey! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the signs, houses and planets so that you can study all your important relationships and find more points of harmony and connection. Whether by progression or transit, each sign will be activated at some point in your life.

Why? Because EVERY single sign is represented somewhere in YOUR chart. If you truly want to learn astrology, a deep knowledge of ALL TWELVE ASTROLOGICAL signs is essential. We’ll explore planet Mercury and how it operates in YOUR chart activating your health, well-being, your vocation.Įven if you are not Virgo Sun, Moon or Ascendant, somewhere in YOUR chart, you will have the sign Virgo.Come and find out how it operates in your life and how you can use it to your advantage to express more of your true gifts and talents. We’ll study the Sixth House and its relationship to your health, your work and your valuable service to humanity. We’ll examine Virgo from a mundane viewpoint and from a soul perspective This webinar takes a deep dive into these 3 important aspects of your birth chart:
