Moon in the 12th House *************************************************************** In the twelfth house, a person either (1) goes to sleep spiritually, (2) taps into the power of the unconscious self and possibly becomes a medium, or (3) faces the consequences of some past life karma which was connected to selfish higher ideals. The Moon enhances sensitivity and vulnerability here, especially for those who sleep spiritually. You may be initially shy in company and prefer an uncomplicated, easygoing life by accepting normal customs and beliefs. There is a tendency to live in the world of imagination, and you are rather evasive. Those who can tap into the power of the spirit have a natural gift of psychic abilities and could become a medium. Both require proper development to avoid unpleasant experiences. Those who face the consequences of a past life have the greatest challenge as there is a tendency to sidestep any tasks and become rather lazy. In extreme cases, the use of drugs and/or institutionalization can occur. In general, this Moon position can often indicate an unusual relationship to your mother or grandmother. As a child you were probably very receptive to her emotional world and remained so even as you developed your own way of life. It is possible that even after the death of a close family member, you maintain a close relationship to this person by way of dreams, mediumistic experiences and visions. Many twelfth house Moon individuals can be very escapist in mood and find themselves literally soaking up the vibrations of others around them. You may then mistake such transferred emotions for your own feelings. You should develop the means to protect yourself against such influences without totally renouncing your sensitivity. Meditation (grounding) is one method that would help you to retain your sensitivity, instead of allowing it to be exploited by others.