Transits
This is the last house above the horizon, and we are
about to move into the thick of the first house—the
house of action, entering what is called the obscure or
formative sector. The twelfth house can represent the
test of our resolve to make our vision matter, to care
enough to get beyond the planning stages (thinking
about it) and actually start making it happen in the
external world.
As you might expect, as we begin our move to action,
we will have to get through whatever remains of our
past that might rise up to block or distract us. For most
of us, this means some form of compromise—for all
manner of annoyances and distractions will surround us,
like gnats, fighting for our attention. At this point,
descending into the sphere of argument, justification,
complaining and what-have-you, would be a major
distraction, and would not move us toward our goal—
the goal of making our dreams real.
Here, forbearance, calmness, and patience are required.
All of the dues of the past rise up and want to be paid at
once; it is best to handle these distractions one by one,
as they emerge. It is a "Render unto Caesar that which
is Caesar's" sort of thing. This transit typically requires
not only patience but sacrifice, as well as the ability to
embrace whatever our reality is, and this for the sake of
trying to make our vision matter, to make a difference.
The twelfth house is the house of sacrifice and personal
compromise, putting up, patiently, with all manner of
indignities; also, a place for keeping our eye on the goal.