Neptune in Cancer, Neptune in the 6th House

Neptune in Cancer ♋︎

Last Transit: Years 1901-1914

Neptune in Cancer in the natal chart creates a longing to be saved or rescued by someone seen as more emotionally secure and stable. This placement creates a very inspirational artistic vision closely in tune with the current vibration of the society of its time. There is a tendency to have a victim mentality which may lead individuals born during this transit to partner up with people or enter into relationships in which one can be rescued by a “knight in shining armor.” Neptune in Cancer brings a sense of rootlessness that needs to be reconciled.

The relationship with home, family, or one’s roots is central to this placement. Having pride in the country or culture one comes from is a profound force operating in this generation. The emotional nature of these individuals can be confused at times. People with Neptune in Cancer are searching for validation for their emotional realities. They are longing for an external force to say they are okay just the way they are.

 You desire for society as a whole to authenticate what you are going through. There are deep connections to the past and history with this placement. Neptune in Cancer represents surrendering to your fears in order to overcome them.

Neptune in the 6th House

Keywords: Keywords associated with the 6th house include service, serving, time, schedules, routine, health, medical care, diseases, wellness, exercise, plants, herbs, pharmacy, pets, and responsibilities.

Cadent House Type: The Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Virgo is the mutable earth sign overseeing the 6th house. 

The 6th house in astrology is symbolic of the areas of life that relate to daily routines and work life. The sign on the 6th house in your natal chart can provide insight into what type of work you enjoy doing, how strict you are about schedules, and your desire to be of service to others or not. In traditional astrology, the 6th house was also associated with pets.

The 6th house allows you to deal with the relationship you have to your commitments and responsibilities. It also is related to health, wellness, and the physical body. Having planets in your 6th house typically indicates that you have some type of healing gift to give to others. You are often very interested in exercise, healthy eating, or may have a heavy focus on your body image.