The twelfth house is ruled by Pisces as well as Jupiter and Neptune. This can be a very difficult house to deal with. Things pertaining to the twelfth house usually occur subconsciously, and can have debilitating effects. Among the difficult elements seen here are things that may appear confining, such as prisons, as well as situations you can’t get out of. This house often brings sorrows and failures to the forefront. It contains one’s self-doubt. It often shows material loss and long term medical afflictions.
This house can appear down right brutal at times, and its affects can suck the life out of someone. But for as bad as it may seem, this house can often leave us at levels so high that it seems well worth it. It is like going through hell in an attempt to find heaven. The twelfth house won’t let you settle for less than you deserve. It may drag you through the mud in order to prepare you for later successes. It teaches appreciation for things. It is the ultimate obstacle, but that last barrier before you can achieve greatness.
