Continuing our discussion from the past six months, the energy of planets in the natal 12th house are often less accessible or more difficult to tap into than other placements.

Jupiter is the planet that represents expansion, optimism, reward, and excess.  When Jupiter is in the 12th house, we may feel a sense of restrained expansion (withdrawal or need to be alone), diminished optimism (pessimism or depression), more elusive rewards, or a behind-the-scenes expression of excesses (as with alcohol or drug abuse).

A positive manifestation of Jupiter in the 12th is a "guardian angel" presence.  Several of my clients with this placement confirm that when things look most hopeless, when they're at the brink of disaster, they're rescued at the last possible moment.  

High profile  people with Natal Jupiter in the 12th include:

Lunar astronaut Buzz Aldrin (depression and alcoholism)

Alcohol and/or drug involvement plagued actors Gary Busey and River Phoenix, and President U.S. Grant.

WWII war hero Audie Murphy was "both brave and lucky during the war"* became a Hollywood star, but also was a womanizer, a compulsive gambler, and both alcohol and drugs had a detrimental effect on his life.

Behind-the-scenes sexual excesses proved problematic or worse for teenage prostitute Amy Fischer, director Roman Polanski, actor Bob Crane.

Accused rapist William Kennedy Smith was acquitted although actor Robert Blake's fate has yet to be decided by the courts.

Diamond Jim Brady, Ross Perot, Paul Newman, Tom Hanks, Wayne Gretsky all have natal Jupiter in the 12th and may be considered to have led "charmed lives".

Polish Union Leader Lech Walesa gained tremendous popular support, but British Prime Minister Tony Blair hasn't fully cashed in on the "guardian angel" concept.

* data searches performed using  AstroDatabank  

Next Month:  Natal Saturn in the 12th