Ruled by Neptune and Jupiter (traditionally), The 12th House is a very misunderstood and often looked over house, but it holds a lot of importance and can show what we need to overcome to grow spiritually. The 12th House indicates our weaknesses, our secrets, where we feel alone or trapped in life, how we can heal humanity, and what burdens we have to carry.
Aries: hides their aggression, confidence, originality, and assertion. prone to being bullied, interrogated, and victimized or feeling very insecure about themselves, power and energy lies in the shadows. when alone or with those they are comfortable with, their true assertion and aggression comes out. these are the people that are kind and genuine upon first impression and behind closed doors, reveal how they really feel, but rarely will they say it aloud.
Taurus: hides their talent, creativity, and resourcefulness. prone to not realizing their potential, giving value to possessions that aren’t needed out of fear of losing things, and lacking material wealth that could be easily achieved through their abilities. when alone, the interesting prodigy that they are comes alive and they express how talented and charming they truly are. they have multiple creative abilities they shelter from the world out of fear of judgement. they are much more laid back and comfort-loving than they appear. at their darkest, the obsessive and overindulging part of them surfaces.
Gemini: hides their intelligence, quirkiness, and self-expression. prone to over-thinking, keeping themselves up at night with a restless mind, and thinking they are not intelligent or creative enough to pursue the life they want. when alone, they are chatter boxes with knowledge on various subjects and prove to be not as naive and oblivious as they may seem upon first impression. they are naturally humorous, clever, and free-spirited. they would make for wonderful writers, speakers, and teachers.
Cancer: hides their emotional vulnerability, compassion, and femininity. prone to mood swings, crying spells, and withdrawing from those they love in order to not be seen as weak and sensitive. when alone, they are creatures of comfort who will love and nourish those closest to them and keep everyone in line. they are excellent caretakers and have various creative home-centered abilities such as gardening, cooking, organizing, decorating, etc. children and family bring out the softness within them and encourage them to embrace their gentle nature.
Leo: hides their creativity, passion, and love for fun and leisure. prone to focusing too much on small details and on their flaws, as well as their reputation in society. they absolutely cannot stand criticism or judgement which is why they hide the lion inside. when alone, they are free to be themselves and in their private room, you can find works of art and decorations that reveal their individuality and spirit. they enjoy having fun and engaging in small parties with friends but keep this side of themselves completely low key, possibly due to strict parents or a rough upbringing. they are full of heart and spunk, but need a push to boost their confidence.
Virgo: hides their perfectionism, restlessness, and brilliance. prone to sharing plans and ideas that never come to fruition out of fear of them not being good enough or disappointing others, judging themselves and others in solitude, and acting as though they are perfect, though they do not see themselves or life in this way behind the curtains. they are excellent planners and have revolutionary ideas but are scared to ruin their reputation of beauty and charm by risking to morph their thoughts into reality. everything must be prim and proper for them or they feel like they are failing. support and enthusiasm is needed for them to pursue their ideas.
Libra: hides their dependence, sensitivity, and need for acceptance and companionship. needs to be control of their private and intimidating image to keep from feeling weak and needy. prone to isolating themselves, clinging to few people, feeling insecure about their looks, and hiding their natural charm and appeal. when alone, they are social, generous, and open but are very uncertain of who they truly are. this stems from having to protect themselves and their image from a young age. they are truly loving and compassionate with strikingly gorgeous features. these people make for the perfect companions, counselors, therapists, and justice seekers.
Scorpio: hides their taboo interests, need for control, and obsession with either sex, spirituality, mystery, or oddities. prone to experiencing painful transformations, negative intrusive thoughts, paranoia, psychic abilities, and paranormal phenomena. they have strong observation skills and are extremely perceptive.. they can see through anyone but fear that others will see through them, as well. they know their interests and their way of thinking is frowned upon, so they hide it well with flamboyance, charm, and a persona of optimism and energy.
Sagittarius: hides their religious/spiritual beliefs and political views, their interests in metaphysics, and their optimistic nature. prone to having various phases with different religions and practices until they settle but their beliefs are typically unconventional and their political beliefs are frowned upon in their community. they hide their beliefs and views to protect their image and appear much more mature and traditional than they actually are. when comfortable with someone, they are sociable, spiritual, optimistic, and free-spirited.
Capricorn: hides their traditional practices, their need for structure and control, their dreams to achieve social status, and their overly ambitious spirit. prone to over-working themselves, clinging to family beliefs and views, carrying on family traditions, and focusing too much on what others think. they try to be perceived as unique, friendly, and open-minded upon first impression, but once you get to know them and realize they are very conventional, they show a completely different side to themselves and let their real opinions slide out.
Aquarius: hides their emotions, individuality, intelligence, and eccentricity. prone to collecting oddities in private, experiencing controversy around their reputation due to their secrecy, and feeling on edge / nervous in the public eye, and taking medication or withdrawing from the public often to prevent breakdowns. they hide their feelings about the judgement and criticism they receive very well and manage to remain the compassionate, dreamy souls they are perceived as. knowledge of their beliefs, interests, and back story are cloudy and remain a mystery long after they are gone.
Pisces: hides their spirituality, softness, empathy, and artistry. prone to experiencing confusion, strange dreams and premonitions, addictive tendencies, procrastination, and mood swings due to their heightened senses that receive little relief. they are ethereal and day-dreamy and with their vivid imagination, they are capable of creating masterpieces but expressing this side to them will take time. they see the world through different eyes and know the judgement that spiritual individuals and artists receive. when they surrender to who they truly are, they will make for wonderful healers, artists, mystics, musicians, and humanitarians.
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