“You have a healing hand and the ability to extend it in your relationships,” adds Crysler. “You’ll need a sensible companion who can live with some order; but, perfectionism is both unattainable and uninteresting, so accept people as they are. Learn to let go of previous disappointments and avoid bringing them up in current relationships.”
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Libra in the 7th house
“Because this is the normal position for the 7th house,” Crysler explains, “relationships will come easily and be a big part of your delight and fulfillment.” “You have a tendency to lose your own identity to meet the wants of others, which could be a pattern for this 7th house. Make sure you understand your non-negotiables and don’t compromise your partnership goals.”
Similarly, even if you wish to avoid conflict at all costs, make an effort to communicate.
Scorpio in the 7th house
“Scorpio’s desire to explore the unknown makes this house difficult for others, depending on their partners’ needs,” Crysler explains. “Scorpio craves intimacy and will need it to show their love or wishes to their mates on a bodily level, which typically means they are excellent sexual partners.”
Apart from physical intimacy, Scorpio in the 7th house has a tendency to withdraw, retreat, and build walls, making well-rounded connection difficult to achieve in partnerships. According to Crysler, “the mysterious features of this sign can often make it difficult for others to become close to them.” “The relationship can be considerably more significant after trust is built. Be wary of jealousy and indifference.”
Sagittarius in the 7th house
“At the end of the day, Sagittarius needs to feel free,” explains Crysler. “This 7th-house sign is open to trying new things, even if they aren’t for everyone. Long-distance relationships may be usual for this sign, since the thrill of the voyage will appeal to you.”
Be careful of and intentional with your word choice, which might skew biting, to assist ensure these partnerships last. You should also avoid romantic partners born under the signs of Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces. “A dominating water-sign spouse is easily injured,” Crysler explains, “and may not be the greatest match for you if you don’t understand their emotional needs.”
Capricorn in the 7th house
According to Crysler, “business partnerships will flow naturally to this 7th house placement.” “Loyalty will be a core value, allowing you to be a loving and loyal partner; but, feeling responsible for others may become a burden, robbing your relationships of some of their charm and pleasure.”
Similarly, you may skew guarded, resulting in frequent confrontation with anyone attempting to approach you. “Be aware of the barriers you erect around being vulnerable to someone,” Crysler advises. “When it comes to love, you have no control, therefore the sooner you learn to let go of your guard and just enjoy it, the happier you will be.”
Aquarius in the 7th house
“This 7th house has their head in the clouds, and their emotions can run amok at times, causing them to lose sight of how easily they can disconnect,” adds Crysler. “This is yet another indication that they require their freedom. A relationship with too many restrictions won’t succeed because you’ll become bored and leave. It’ll be crucial for you to maintain your independence and be loyal to yourself, so you’ll need a partner who can tolerate that.”
Pisces in the 7th house
Crysler describes the 7th house as “extremely kind, loving, and all about the relationship.” “Affection and intimacy will be your love language, so you’ll need them.”
But don’t forget to schedule some alone time for yourself, even if you don’t realize how vital it is to you. “Codependency may become an issue, even if you want to cuddle up to your partner most of the time.”
Is Sagittarius 12th house?
When Sagittarius rules the twelfth house, we frequently observe someone who has no idea where they’re going. These people appear to have a hereditary condition of being lost, and they have no idea where they wish to end up. Past life regression may be able to help them uncover where they have lived in the past and what causes them to forget their position and their hopes. Their religious ideas, as well as their beliefs, must be evaluated. Blessings will come from the most unexpected people and places, and despite the fact that there are many secrets to be expected in other people’s life, these people can sense anyone’s goodness of heart from miles away. This is an excellent position for spiritual work and meditation, but if they don’t get enough sleep, they risk missing out on their entire life.
What is your 8th house?
The eighth house in astrology is ruled by the zodiac sign Scorpio and the planet Pluto. It’s thought to be the home of sex, taboos, death, resurrection, and other people’s belongings. From these broad categories, we can deduce that it also governs legacies, heritages, and wills. Similarly, the eighth house is one of the portals into the spiritual realm, and it is often associated with occult and magic.
When it comes to teaching us about life and its purpose, the eighth house is one of the best lecturers. It’s the realm of life-changing encounters.
What is the 6th house?
The Sixth House governs health, which is frequently determined by how one manages the daily routine. Purification can be achieved by nutrition, spiritual practice, natural therapies, and detoxifying. In this house, you’ll be asked about how you manage with physical restrictions.
What planet is Sagittarius ruled by?
You’re a runner, thinker, and doer who is always on the go. Jupiter, the planet of luck, good fortune, and expedition, rules the last fire sign (of both knowledge and spirituality). It’s a mouthful, but fortunately you’re always hungry for more. You’re the ideal adventure companion anyone could ask for: you want to see and do it all, and you’ll probably have a good time doing it. You exude an innate sense of vitality. People are drawn to you because of your spontaneity and upbeat demeanor. You are the best person to visit the sights and see the globe with.
During the Sagittarius season, everyone should push themselves. Because Jupiter’s influence makes us all more adventurous, why not take advantage of this time of year to try something new? Visit new locations in your city, go for a walk around your neighborhood, and take note of sights you may not have noticed before. During Sag season, luck is on everyone’s side, so take chances and see where you end up. If you fall flat on your face, pick yourself up and try again. A few scratches won’t stop a Sagittarius from having fun, and it won’t stop you if you channel them wisely.
What rules the 11th house?
Saturn, the planet of structure, restrictions, and profession, rules the 11th House in traditional astrology. Saturn is also the ruler of the 10th House, although he belongs in the house after it. When Saturn is in the 11th house, a person’s personal and professional interactions are bound to teach them something significant.
What is a dark house in Astrology?
Finally, we’ve reached the finish of our tour through Western astrology’s house interpretations.
It’s one of the four shadowy residences. It’s a cadent rhythm. Saturn revels in seclusion, constraint, and loneliness, thus it’s a joy for him. The twelfth house was the weakest of the twelve houses for many writers in the classical Western school of astrology, and for good reason.
However, just as every life must include adversity or encounters with forces beyond our control, every life must also include sentiments of loss, retreat, and resignation. Nonetheless, every life has the potential to uncover gifts hidden in the shadows.
In astrology, the twelfth house is the house of shadow, enmity, self-undoing, isolation, and sadness. The twelfth house, as Saturn’s joy, is related with those aspects of life that limit and bind us, with those aspects of life that always seem to go in the way of our best interests—or at least, what we perceive to be in our best interests. From the outside, the twelfth house represents hidden opponents, those who may work against us without our knowledge in order to prevent us from achieving our goals.
Where do the meanings of the twelfth house come from?
The meanings of the twelfth house are derived from three basic sources: first, Saturn’s delight, the Greater Malefic. Second, it’s a cadent house, which means planets there are moving away from an effective and powerful ascendant position. Third, it’s a tough house to observe from an astronomical standpoint, and it’s what’s known as a “difficult house.” “The term “dark house” refers to the fact that planets in the first house are unable to see into it, resulting in the entire house being shrouded in shadow.
The twelfth house, as Saturn’s delight, receives the whole range of Saturn’s meanings (refer back to my discussion on the 3rd house and planetary joys if you need a refresher on how this works).
Saturn is the planet that governs constraints, harshness, coldness, limitations, those on the outside of society, boundaries, and the word “No,” says the twelfth house, “therefore all of those slices of life form the stuff from which the meanings of the twelfth house are derived.” Planets in the twelfth house are ineffectual at fulfilling their jobs since it is cadent, which doubles up on the problem “Also, I like the “limiting” concept.
The visual character of the twelfth house must also be considered: even though planets rise above the horizon and are visible, atmospheric distortion prevents the observer from seeing a planet in its real form.
Consider how the Moon appears when it is full and rising over the eastern horizon at night, just before the Sun sets: massive, bloated, and red, somewhat dissimilar to the color she takes on during an eclipse. Also, keep in mind that tree lines and mountain ridges limit your view of the horizon. Even if the rising of a planet at the ascendant offers power as the planet passes from the underworld to the skies once more, the twelfth house is a house of distortion and shadow from a visual aspect.
People and places associated with these ominous themes become twelfth house subjects as well: grief, prisons, hospitals, psychiatric units, and the concept of mental health in general (to say the least) “Because the twelfth house is both figuratively and literally outside the gaze of the conscious observer, it is called “unconscious.”
The twelfth house was given several names, one of which being “The evil daemon,” says the narrator. Consider the polar opposite of what I mentioned about the eleventh house in the previous post in this series “The benevolent demon,” says the narrator. This house represents all of the forces that aim to harm us, whether they are internal, such as the Shadow, or external, such as invisible foes.
Meeting the Shadow
A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula K. LeGuin, is a huge fantasy series that I was recently introduced to. Ged, a young dark-skinned magician, is the protagonist of the novel. He was the original boy wizard of twentieth-century fantasy fiction. Young, prodigious, inquisitive, naive, and brilliant. Ged, on the other hand, is a proud man.
He discusses magic with the Master Changer, a wizard who specializes in shifting objects from one appearance to another, in one of his early teachings. Ged can benefit from what the Master Changer teaches him, but it is illusory; only appearances change, not substance.
Ged, who is always bright, curious, and proud, challenges his teacher with a question: “When are we going to learn some real magic?” When will we be able to transform pebbles into genuine diamonds? With a stone in his palm, the Master Changer responds,
“You must modify this rock’s true name in order to turn it into a jewel.” And to accomplish that, even to such a small part of the world, my boy, is to alter the world… You must not modify a single item, not a single pebble, not a single grain of sand, until you have determined what good and evil will result from your actions. The world is in equilibrium, or balance. The Changing and Summoning abilities of a wizard can sway the world’s balance. That power is perilous… It must be guided by knowledge and answer a need. The act of lighting a candle creates a shadow…”
Not long after this encounter, Ged’s talent and pride prompt him to challenge a rival student, someone he has come to despise, to a show of magical prowess in a fit of rage. Ged says that he can conjure the ghost of a renowned figure from the past, and he does so in the dead of night. The world is shattered by blinding light, and Ged’s classmates are afraid.
However, lighting a candle creates a shadow. Ged’s own Shadow—his hubris, his intoxication with his own perfection, his rage—leaps out of the glittering chasm between the realms, claws bared, and mauls him. Ged barely makes it out alive.
From that point forward, until a dramatic encounter in the book’s last chapters, Ged and his Shadow have been chasing each other, each attempting to master the other.
The darkest shadows are cast by the brightest flames. Like Ged’s arrogance and pride, those shadows are most commonly hidden in the twelfth house, where they go unnoticed until they have matured and festered into a gloomy cloud that hangs over our deeds. When a person whose shadow consumes them acts completely, their behaviors can be destructive, restricting, and domineering.
It’s not a location we’d like to spend much time, yet it’s necessary to look at what’s there, lest the shadow become too enormous.
Even when strong lights cast gloomy shadows, the deepest shadows in the earth still have luminous treasure buried within them, if we can be brave enough to name our shadows. The prize of the twelfth house is depth of experience and a greater sense of significance, not wealth or pleasure.
How to interpret the twelfth house in your natal chart
When you start interpreting the twelfth house in your natal chart, you’ll come across questions like these:
- What aspects of my life have the most potential for depth and significance development?
To begin, we’ll examine two planets in particular: the planet that rules the twelfth house and any planets that are situated within the twelfth house. We’ll evaluate the nature of the planets in question, as well as their ability to perform their functions.
Wherever that planet lands by house will depict times in the native’s life when they experience tragedy and sadness, as well as times when they may discover depth and purpose in their life’s tale. The state of that planet will determine whether or not that story can be told with ease and elegance, or if it must be told with strife and effort (and therapy).
One thing to keep in mind: the planet that dominates the twelfth house transforms into a “functional malefic.” Because the issues of the twelfth house are often negative, that planet must be the bearer of terrible news, even if it is usually a benefic planet like Jupiter or Venus.
“What type of shadow do I cast?” and “where does that shade fall?” are the questions we ask the twelfth house ruler. The first question is answered by the planet that rules the twelfth house. The second is answered by the twelfth house ruler’s house location.
Imagine, if you will, an old Gothic cathedral with stained glass windows on every wall facing the outside (I can’t remember where I got it, but I know it’s from somewhere—please tell me if you know where it came from!). During the day, the glass of that church appears to be dull. Sure, there’s a drab color and a shape there, but you can’t identify what’s going on.
Now imagine driving past that same cathedral at 11:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, just as midnight service begins: all of the building’s lights are turned on, filling the windows with radiance and warmth. Now you can see all of the delicate intricacies in full color in the stained glass. The structure appears to be alive.
Planets in the twelfth house, particularly the Sun and Moon, have the amazing ability to illuminate the intricate intricacies that lie hidden in that house. Planets in the twelfth house become highly important in this way, but because they are cadent, they remain out of sight until a scenario (typically a difficult circumstance) forces those planets and their stories to the forefront.
The twelfth house—restriction, solitude, grief, distance, margins, introspection, and hidden enemies—will be used by a planet in the twelfth house to work out its objectives in the native’s life, and those purposes will, of course, be defined by the house that planet dominates.
It’s also worth noting that any planets in your twelfth house were most likely in the ascendant as your mother’s labor reached a crescendo just before your delivery. As a result, planets in the twelfth house frequently describe prenatal circumstances.
Saturn in Libra exalted in the twelfth house is one example I’m familiar with. The native’s head was too enormous to fit past her mother’s hip bones, and so after 58 hours of labor (!!!) the native had to be delivered via Cesarean section. Because of the stress of the botched delivery, the native was badly jaundiced for the first two weeks of her existence. Saturn, of course, is the planet that governs both bones and pressure.
Another thing I’ve discovered while working with customers is that the twelfth house is associated with remoteness (because it implies isolation). I’ve seen a few charts where one of the parents’ fourth ruler or natural ruler was in the twelfth house, and the native came from a family where their parents divorced when they were children, with one parent being more distant than the other. This isn’t a hard and fast rule, but it’s something to think about while considering planets in the twelfth house.
Which planet is your Shadow? What luminous gift does it bear? Where does your Shadow live?
I’m going to use the good ol’ seven deadly sins, as well as their equivalents, the seven cardinal virtues, to interpret these. Even though it comes from the Christian tradition, this is a platform-agnostic way of looking at our shadows and their gifts (and the Pagan traditions that flow into it). Because each planet has the potential to be the ruler of the twelfth house, and hence the ruler of our Shadow, each planet represents a distinct prospect for disaster. But, if you, like Ged, can take your Shadow by the hand and name it with your own True Name, each planet also offers a distinctive illuminating gift.
Saturn, as ruler of the twelfth house, throws the shadow of acedia (translation: “Fear, despair, self-abasement, and constraint in general are associated with him, but if he is strong and positioned in the twelfth house, he can be a formidable friend. Saturn’s illuminating gift is industria: perseverance, effort, and ethical action, aided by the steel Saturn instills in our spines when we enter into right partnership with him.
Jupiter, as lord of the twelfth house, casts the shadow of gula ( “gluttony”): an insatiable desire to consume more in order to fill a gap that cannot be filled, at the expense of one’s health and well-being. Temperantia ( ) is Jupiter’s luminous gift “Temperance”): humanism, equanimity, and balance in consumption and contribution, a bold and generous giver who welcomes everyone to his table of plenty, regardless of their financial situation.
Mars, as the ruler of the twelfth house, casts the shadow of ira ( “wrath): undirected aggression, anger, and rage that picks conflicts for the sake of having something to do. Mars’ shining gift is patienceia ( “pardon, mercy, and strong endurance in the face of life’s storms”) The brilliant Mars is a champion for people who have no one else to fight for them.
The twelfth house ruler, the Sun, throws the shadow of superbia ( “infatuated with one’s own excellence and self-aggrandizement”): being enamored with one’s own greatness and self-aggrandizement. The Sun’s bright gift is humilitas (humility) “humility”), which is not fake modesty but an honest and objective assessment of one’s own situation, as well as the fearlessness and reverence for all life-ways that flow from such a solid foundation.
Venus, as ruler of the twelfth house, casts a luxuriant shadow ( “lust”): seeing others as objects for the fulfillment of one’s own wishes at the expense of others. Castitas (“chastity”) is Venus’ brilliant gift: far from being sexless or joyless, a sex-positive “chastity” allows one to see their partners as Subjects with freedom, agency, and the potential to contribute to a mutually-enriching garden of bliss.
Mercury, as the ruler of the twelfth house, throws a shadow of invidia ( “envy”): a never-ending hunt for the missing piece that will eventually make one feel full and complete, but never finding it, because such a missing component is a myth. Mercury’s brilliant gift is humanitas (“friendliness” or “humanity”): not only does Mercury rule two of the humane signs (and is triplicity ruler of all the air signs), but Mercury also allows for shared cognition and feeling, which leads to compassion.
As the twelfth ruler, the Moon casts the shadow of avaritia ( “greed”): because the Moon collects things and people in one location, she rarely releases them, and a gloomy Moon uses other people to satisfy her insatiable desire to acquire. But the Moon’s shining gift is caritas (“charity” or “lovingkindness”), a selfless love that appears in generosity and sacrifice and is entirely devoted to the well-being of others.
Now that our tour is complete, we remember the overall content of the twelve houses to show us where our Shadow—and its dazzling gifts—live in our life.
- The shadow dwells in the body, in our relationship with our looks and our physical conditions, according to the twelfth house ruler in the first house.
- The shadow dwells in our bank account and our relationship with income and expenditure, according to the twelfth house ruler in the second house.
- The Shadow resides in our relationships with our classmates, siblings, and day-to-day surroundings, as well as our relationships with community meeting locations, according to the twelfth house ruler in the third house.
- The Shadow resides in our relationships with our parents, ancestors, home, and the land on which we live. Twelfth house ruler in the fourth house:
- The Shadow dwells in our relationships to creativity, reproduction, enjoyment, delight, aesthetics, and feasting, and is ruled by the twelfth house ruler in the fifth house.
- The Shadow is represented by the ruler of the twelfth house in the sixth house, and it dwells in our relationships with labor, sickness, and responsibilities to others.
- The Shadow dwells in our one-on-one relationships with other people, whether amorous, contractual, or antagonistic, according to the twelfth house ruler in the seventh house.
- The Shadow is the ruler of the twelfth house in the eighth house, and it dwells in our fears of impotence and our desire to exert some control over elements that we can’t manage in the end.
- The Shadow resides in our relationship with spirituality, learning, and enlightenment, and is ruled by the twelfth house ruler in the ninth house.
- The Shadow dwells in our professional endeavors and public prestige, according to the twelfth house ruler in the tenth house.
- The Shadow dwells among the company we keep, often stopping us from feeling completely included with those who consider us a friend. Twelfth house ruler in the eleventh house: The Shadow lives among the company we keep, often keeping us from feeling truly included with those who consider us a friend.
- Twelfth house ruler in the twelfth house: The Shadow dwells just where it should, and offers us its luminous gifts simply and conveniently as long as we pay attention to it.
So, tell me about the kind of shadow your life casts. What is its residence? And how are you putting its dazzling gifts into action? I’d be thrilled to hear from you!
What is the 9th house?
The zodiac sign Sagittarius and the planet Jupiter control the ninth house of a natal chart. It is an open doorway to the heavens because it is located towards the peak of the sky during one’s debut to the world. The mansion of philosophy and greater wisdom is described as such. Because of Jupiter’s broad nature, the house is in charge of most aspects of growth, whether it’s education, travel, or the ability to communicate concepts. This ninth house is in charge of all philosophical investigation and comprehension. It makes no difference whether one is educated at a school or at home.
What does Sagittarius in the 8th house mean?
There is something peculiar about this person’s convictions while the seventh house is in Sagittarius. Everything they expect to work won’t, and everything they expect to fail will, as though the entire Universe is there to teach them about the relativity of everything. They will have difficulty adopting any Jupiter-related topics, doctrines, and philosophical views, even though they are safeguarded from danger by the sign ruled by Jupiter. They will be alright as long as they believe their entire existence has tremendous significance, but this is a state that fades fast and leads to new activities, choices, and changes in their life path that are far too frequent for the rest of the world to comprehend. Everything bad that happens will turn out to be a blessing in disguise, and everything good will be the polar opposite. To comprehend how their entire life has been turned upside down, they must remove themselves from ordinary people and recognize their differences. Everything can be gone in a second if they lose faith.
What does the 10th house represent?
The summit of your unique story is the Tenth House, which is also known as the House of Popularity. It is positioned at the very top of the birth chart. The public image, professional objectives, and career achievements are all governed by the Tenth House. Planets in the Tenth House indicate an ambitious person, and as planets transit this zone, career changes are common. Capricorn energy is associated with this House.
