The 12th House rules prisons, and in a psychological sense, the 12th House can show how we imprison and limit ourselves, stopping ourselves from improving and showing our talents and potential.
Note: Use Whole Signs!
Aries ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you choose to be immature, childish, and selfish. Being inconsiderate of your surroundings can sabotage your stability and consistency. With Mars as the lord of your 12th, destructive conflicts stop you from being your best.
Taurus ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you choose to be stubborn and inflexible. Not having the ability to try and learn new things can sabotage your curiosity. With Venus as the lord of your 12th, an inauthentic relationship with yourself stops you from being your best.
Gemini ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you do not let yourself mentally rest. Scattered thoughts can sabotage your ability to process your emotions and to situate yourself comfortably. With Mercury as the lord of your 12th, lack of focus stops you from being your best.
Cancer ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you choose not to step out of the comfort zone. Your lack of will to confront the unknown can sabotage your ability to situate and grow your identity. With the Moon as your lord of the 12th, complacency from fear stops you from being your best.
Leo ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you let arrogance unhealthily interfere with your life. Making everything personal to yourself can sabotage your ability to be efficient and analytical. With the Sun as your lord of the 12th, a sensitive ego stops you from being your best.
Virgo ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you let criticisms and judgmental thoughts consume you. Having such negative thoughts can sabotage your ability to be fair to others. With Mercury as your lord of the 12th, overthinking and overly analyzing stops you from being your best.
Libra ruling your 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you give up your power to other people. Having no regard for yourself can sabotage your ability to be passionate and fixate your secretive inner power. With Venus as the lord of your 12th, how you relate to others stops you from being your best.
Scorpio ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you refuse to see hope in the world. Being bitter and vengeful can sabotage your ability to be optimistic and open-minded. With Mars as the lord of your 12th, how you separate yourself from others stops you from being your best.
Sagittarius ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you do not take life seriously. Choosing to run away from your responsibilities can sabotage your ability to be mature and successful. With Jupiter as the lord of your 12th, taking life for granted stops you from being your best.
Capricorn ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you choose to be pessimistic. Choosing to not rely on others due to a lack of trust can sabotage your ability to keep hope and to bring progress. With Saturn as the lord of your 12th, your expectations stop you from being your best.
Aquarius ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you choose to exclude the mysterious. Sticking to a limiting notion of progress in the world can sabotage your ability to love and embrace the world as is. With Saturn as the lord of your 12th, your inflexibility stops you from being your best.
Pisces ruling the 12th: You imprison and limit yourself when you choose to not have a clear direction in your life. Not completely owning yourself can sabotage your assertiveness and courage. With Jupiter as the lord of your 12th, using ambiguity to avoid life stops you from being your best.