Sun in Sagittarius, Sun in the 12th House

Sagittarius ♐︎ Sun in the Natal Chart

Symbol: Archer

Element: Fire

Key Phrase: I Perceive 

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

If you were born when the Sun was in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius then this is your natal Sun sign. The Sun represents your identity, personality, and soul essence. Having a Sun sign of Sagittarius blesses you with a spirit of adventure and openness. Your zodiac sign desires freedom and liberation. You want to express your identity without inhibition. Your symbol is the archer riding on a horse speaking to your penchant for wild exploits. 

Your zodiac sign is associated with the fire element. As a fire sign you express yourself easily and with passion. Sagittarius is associated with philosophy, higher learning, travel, and spirituality. You are on a quest for truth and naturally ask broad questions about life. Sagittarius is frequently a social activist and easily perceives what it is society needs in order to be more authentic. 

The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter which symbolizes expanded awareness. This planetary element allows you to see the bigger picture and society as a whole. You are attracted to movements with meaning whether that be in politics, education, or spirituality. There is a longing to see the world beyond your immediate environment and this is central to your core identity.

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.