Ceres in Cancer, Ceres in the 12th House

Ceres in Cancer

Ceres in Cancer is a very motherly and nurturing type. They are willing to go as far as they can to make sure the ones they love are nurtured and cared for. They want to do their best to provide their lovers with physical affection as well as meeting their emotional needs. If you are able to, make sure your Ceres in Cancer feels cared for emotionally and they will do more than their share to make sure you feel the same way. The Ceres Cancer can become a bit insecure about their own self worth, especially if they find themselves to not be appreciated for all that they give to others. It can make them feel angry and resentful. The Cancer Ceres needs to recognize that they are enough no matter how they treat others and how others treat them. They need to be mothered just as much as they mother others. They would be wise to hold out and find someone that treats them how they would desire to be treated.

12th House

Keywords: The 12th house is associated with psychic abilities, spiritualism, multi-dimensions, the ocean, creativity, hospitals, prison, institutions, space, the vast universe, escapism, altered states of consciousness, meditation, traps, identity crisis, soul’s journey, mystery, secrecy. 

Cadent House Type: A Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Pisces is the mutable water sign overseeing the 12th house. 

The 12th house in astrology is the hardest part of your chart to get to know. It is often said about this house that everyone else see’s it before you do. In traditional astrology this house is often associated with “undoing” or self-sabotage. Another spin given to the 12th house is one of a very spiritual context; reaching states of complete freedom from one’s ego, merging with all of the universe. Escapist activities such as drugs, drinking, watching television, and compulsions are often found here in the12th house. 

This area of the chart talks about going on a journey to uncover your own secrets, subconscious, and psyche. It symbolizes pealing back the layers to reveal the authentic self underneath. Psychic gifts, spiritualism, and karma are also found here. The 12th house is often associated with the lesson of boundaries by experiences places that can make you feel “trapped” or “locked” in.