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The Sun in the 12th house shows receptiveness to the sensitive, watery world of collective dreams, longings and yearnings. The creative urge to be an individual and live out a sense of purpose is coloured by the larger collective and there is a feeling of obligation and debt to the past. Consciousness shines a light upon what is hidden, discarded and ignored. A 12th house Sun involves more than personal development, this is a universal house and cannot live solely for itself, and there is always a much larger collective need that lies behind individual expression. You are a highly sensitive vessel and mediate something for society whether positive or negative.

The twelfth house rules places that are hidden and secluded like institutions, asylums, prisons, and often these types of places lock people away. In the same light, self-expression, individuality and creativity can be denied full freedom and the same sense of isolation is felt. During periods of suffering you turn inward and reconnect to the imaginable realm, and can sense something greater at work. Part of the solar journey in the twelfth house always involves some kind of sacrifice in life. You may be reluctant to share your inner life, but you do possess the key to the invisible realm and have the ability and power to bring inspiration and vision to the world.

A Twelfth house Sun often needs time alone in seclusion, quiet, and away from reality. Monasteries and hospitals are other places ruled by the twelfth house and these are places of physical and spiritual healing, inner peace is important. It is necessary to have “time” out to reflect on dreams, images, feelings and fantasies, it‘s like pressing the pause button on the remote, remember the hanged man in the tarot rules Pisces and he was suspended in the air. Life may need to come to a standstill through illness, hopelessness and feeling lost. It could be termed “soul therapy” and this may endure an uncomfortable or unpleasant experience.

A 12th house Sun sometimes feel overlooked and this can create self-doubt and poor self-esteem. Planetary energy in this house often feels weakened, unrecognised, unacknowledged and unseen. Perhaps you don’t think you get the praise, attention or acknowledgement you deserve. You may even feel like the invisible man at times, or live some part of your life in secret. There can also be profound humility here and you may help others with no reward. The opposite scenario can also be evident and the Sun can become grandiose. Deep down you may want to be recognised but often self-defeating behaviour and self-sabotage ruin your chances. There may also be some kind of inner guilt when achievement is close, or fear of the spotlight cause you to retreat and shy away because you are so private.

Charitable work, social work, and helping the underprivileged may appeal, and people can sense this warm understanding and sympathy. You can become a beacon of light for those who are neglected, unwanted and unloved in society and you may recognise this feeling all too well. Art and music could be where you shine and this deep connection to the watery depths of life can create something out of people’s dreams and fantasies. You are in tune with collective feeling, but need to be careful that others don’t take advantage of you. Sympathy for those disadvantaged can leave you wide open to deception, manipulation and to be easily played upon.

Escapism, confusion, doubt, uncertainty and suffering can also pose problems to your developing individuality. The twelfth house dissolves, disintegrates and falls into the unconscious. The waters can be difficult to navigate and you have so much psychic sensitivity that you may try to numb this powerful feeling with alcohol or with the use of drugs. These addictive substances could also be an attempt to reconnect to the unseen world that lives through you.

A sense of service to others or delving into the mysterious realm of symbols, dreams, poetry helps you gain positive self-affirmation. Work and healing techniques that involve therapy, hypnosis, and painting could be significant, when you merge with the collective and express “something greater” you are a light for people who feel weak, shut off, rejected, lost, confused and hopeless. The work you do behind the scenes may not be visible to everyone, but as long as you develop self-esteem you will recognise your true purpose. Destiny involves contributing something to the collective and re-connecting people to their own inner light/source of inspiration and strength. With a powerful imagination you can feel fulfilled in a sphere that allows you to translate the inner world into an artistic, scientific, or humanitarian contribution.