Lilith in Cancer, Lilith in the 9th House

Lilith in Cancer

Lilith in Cancer feels shame for being dependent on other people or being needy in any way. If they are around others that are needy, they may feel angry and jealous that they are able to be this way without punishment. They feel like they aren’t allowed or are punished for showing their nurturing nature. This sign needs to learn how to accept themselves and not feel guilty for pursuing what they truly want and being the best. This sign may have been denied nurturing as a child and have trouble accepting it as they get older. They may have trouble admitting they need some help and have trouble accepting it once it is given from others. Lilith in Cancer can have trouble in family dynamics. They may feel strongly attached to their family and it makes it hard for them to separate themselves and be seen as their own individual. This sign must learn to be emotionally independent.

9th House

Keywords: The keywords associated with the 9th house are university, higher learning, academics, institutions, governments, philosophies, dreamscapes, perspective, authority, religion, spirituality, rules, law, justice, and the hierophant tarot card. 

Cadent House Type: A Candent house is ruled by a mutable sign. Sagittarius is the mutable fire sign ruling the 9th house. 

The 9th house in astrology is a symbol of higher education, institutions, long trips, dreams, and consciousness. It is often associated with travel in all of its forms both actual travel overseas and one’s internal spiritual journey. The 9th house is related to some of the abstract areas of life such as dream time, dream symbolism, and sleep. When you sleep your mind experiences things that our waking minds may never get the opportunity to experience. 

If you have a lot of planets or heavy emphasis on the 9th house this could indicate that you are a life long learner, that you love traveling, and have a respect for higher education. This area of the chart is also related to publishing, literature, and writing. Due to its associated with institutions it can also represent religious authority, churches, or other areas of spiritual leadership. This house is symbolic of traveling, experiencing the world from a boarder perspective, and expanding horizons.