The Twelfth and Final House of astrology hosts all matters pertaining to the subconscious. As the decided domain of Pisces, Jupiter, and Neptune, it speaks of the difficulties we have regarding our psyches. It acknowledges that we have inner demons within us which give us a difficult time, as they can take on the form of self-limiting beliefs and comfort zones which we are so unwilling to part from. This House shows the worst aspects of ourselves and forces us to grapple with them constantly.
In all fairness, the reason for this has to do with the fact that we need to overcome our weaknesses in order to become our best possible selves. The philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, for example, spoke of a way to reach our fullest potential by means of Selbstüberwindung– self-overcoming. By acknowledging our problems and actually freeing ourselves from them through a combination of acceptance and personal courage, we are able to help ourselves better. In the process, as we improve individually, we also help improve others by encouraging them and being the role model and catalyst for their period of self-overcoming.
However, this House doesn’t just speak of the negative aspects of our psyche. As we grow further and become our own human beings, we also start to realize that we have strengths we didn’t know were there to begin with. For example, though you have stage fright, you may actually be a capable orator due to the command of your chosen language. In other words, this House also forces you to expand your horizons in order to discover aspects or skills that you can hone and use for your own betterment.
All of this is because of the fact that the Self carries immense potential. Every person can be honed in unique ways– and this includes you. As such, if you are looking to take yourself to the next level, you should learn more about your Twelfth House and take its advice to heart. Doing so will help you become the best possible human being you can be.
