On the surface, zodiac signs don’t appear to be all that personal. After all, there are so many people who share the same sun sign but are totally different. Often, that’s where the more unique aspects of your natal chart come into play, like house locations.
A birth chart is divided into twelve segments, called «houses.» Each house is ruled by at least one of the signs of the zodiac, and the energy of that sign affects the particular area of life associated with that house.
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Since the houses change signs every two hours or so, two people with the same birthday can have very different charts.
The chart shows a lot about a person’s lifelong challenges: recurring behavior patterns and negative personality traits that they can’t seem to overcome. Sometimes these traits make sense in light of your upbringing and planetary aspects, but more often, they seem to have no connection to someone’s life situation.
That is when an astrologer turns to the 12th House.
What is the 12th house in astrology?
The astrological 12th house is associated with energy and karmic imbalances that we still carry from previous lives.
Ruled by the emotional and intuitive Pisces and the planet Neptune, this house is one of the darkest of the 12, as it is directly connected to your unconscious mind.
If someone has a lot of planets in this segment (especially if the Sun or Moon is here), that usually means that they weren’t able to solve some important problems in a previous incarnation. His recurring problems seem to have no connection to his current situation because his soul is still dealing with serious spiritual wounds from before.
Because the astrological 12th House is all about problems and challenges, the sign of this segment tends to express its negative traits more often than its positive ones.
But I have also put together many charts showing many positives for the 12th House planets. Not all of them were terrible or miserable in their past lives: some people are just traveling light this time, enjoying a well-deserved karmic vacation! It is up to the astrologer and the client to determine what «feels good» when examining the 12th house.
Meaning of the 12th house in each sign
Here is a list of the generally negative aspects of each sign and how they might figure into your own past life story. Use it as a guide or meditation focus when concentrating on your karmic energy. Your soul remembers what happened in its long history and the information is there if you are willing to receive it.
12th House in Aries
People with their 12th house in Aries tend to struggle with lonely, rebellious and bellicose traits. They may show an inability to get along with other people due to a past life full of aggressiveness.
In this life, the placement of this house will need to learn to set healthy boundaries and stay true to themselves.
12th House in Taurus
The 12th house in Taurus leads to traits like stubbornness, materialism, and a tendency to be overprotective. This placement may spend time in this life seeking happiness in material things.
Remember that insecurity and greed cause you to focus too much on wealth and not enough on relationships.
12th House in Gemini
People with this 12th house placement can be flippant, insincere, and dishonest. In their past life, they may have gotten ahead by manipulating others, which brings unfavorable karmic energy into this life.
12th House in Cancer
This placement in the house leads to surly, passive-aggressive, and neurotic traits. The 12th house in Cancer is awkward in family settings, especially when it comes to motherhood, as this placement indicates some idolatry of parents in a past life that probably led to disappointments.
In this life, your task is to realize that parents are people too, and sometimes they make mistakes. Learn to forgive family members, and yourself, for wrongdoing.
12th House in Leo
People with the 12th house in Leo tend to be selfish, egotistical and overly dramatic. You may have received too much (or not enough) attention in your past life, so now you are acting out and not being able to connect well with others.
Focus on building your own self-esteem without needing validation from others.
12th House in Virgo
This placement can be obsessive, critical, and pessimistic thanks to control issues that make it difficult to control things and make progress.
Remember that in reality, perfection is unattainable. Learn to enjoy your talents without aspiring to that perfection.
12th House in Libra
Libra in the 12th house can be superficial, indecisive and distant. Vanity and fear of confrontation and mistakes bring a sense of paralysis in relationships.
Don’t fall into the trap of hyper-independence to avoid being disappointed.
12th House in Scorpio
This house placement struggles with negative Scorpio traits such as secrecy, control, and sadism. He may be attracted to being hidden, controlling or being controlled, or possibly sexual deviance.
Don’t be afraid to be open with others about your emotions, as they are strong and could destroy you from the inside if you hold on to them.
12th House in Sagittarius
This placement tends to be unreliable and a tactless dreamer. You may constantly feel restless and lost, avoiding confinement or commitment.
Be careful not to look for what you feel is missing from your life in other people or in other places. Don’t be afraid to connect with your spiritual side to find what you are looking for inside.
12th House in Capricorn
The 12th house in Capricorn is inflexible, demanding and often too serious. They commit to rigidly sticking to a plan, so focused on the goal that they forget about everyday pleasures.
Remember to take pleasure breaks from time to time. You spent past lives working hard. This one is meant to be enjoyed.
12th House in Aquarius
Emotionless, confused, chaotic – these traits well describe the 12th house in Aquarius. You may have difficulty relating to someone or fitting in with a group. You can be unique without being ostracized.
12th House in Pisces
With the 12th house in Pisces, traits such as emotional fragility and attachment can appear. Those who can’t seem to comprehend the real world and are overly reliant on an emotional support system may have this home placement.
Don’t waste too much time overthinking things. Get plenty of rest and seek therapy for rumination and negative thoughts.