earthy-watery-fiery-airy approach of the energies of the 12th

the 12th shows the nature of the retreat from the world that would best serve us for contemplating what it is that we’re handling in a self-sabotaging manner.


Maybe part of the self-defeat starts in not managing that element well, and so part of the antidote is giving yourself positive experiences of that element.


If  it’s a water sign on the 12th cusp or the 12th house planets, then buried emotions need to be brought to the surface and sorted out in order for the self-sabotage to stop. For me, being a 12th house water sign, nothing settles me out like a good, long swim. Staring at the ocean and listening to its roar for hours is another solace.

For people with earth signs on the 12th, not being present in the body and not handling material concerns may cause grief.  Perhaps a day in the woods, raising houseplants, using crystals, kneading bread dough, or tactile arts like pottery or weaving would help put them back in touch. I won’t do all four elements, but perhaps this is enough to give you the idea.