Nothing beats the joy of watching my dog Jupiter come running through the field, ears flying and tongue flapping on his happy face! I said this to myself an hour before he was suddenly and mysteriously limping in pain. I’ve visited the vet too often this year, and no matter what the malady, it’s always a minimum $300. This time it’s arthritis, which I’m confident we’ll resolve, as we have his other troubles. I’ve heard that dogs absorb their owner’s karma, dutifully taking karmic bullets for their masters, in which case Jupiter has been working overtime this year, with skin infections, epileptic seizures, and now arthritis in the hip. He’s taken pills, worn a cone, and will soon get massages and energy treatments. I am grateful. Even so, I couldn’t resist throwing a tantrum in the veterinarian parking lot after laying out yet more money I didn’t have to spend.
I have a Leo moon, which means I’m emotionally dramatic. But it’s in the 12th house, which means I try to compose myself with spiritual dignity and pretend I have no feelings. Those of us with 12th house moons have a long journey with our feelings. First we learn that no one wants to hear about them. We stop our crying to study the emotional rise and fall of our caretakers, endeavoring to keep them happy so we might be so. This is about as efficient and successful as a Rube Goldberg machine. So finally, much later, after we’re well-launched from our childhood home, we learn to take our eyes off others and begin the excavation of old energy in the body, digging up and releasing everything we pretended not to feel. This can take a long time, but it’s a wonderful initiation into the intricasies and power of the emotional life. The 12th house becomes a temple and we the priest or priestess who finally takes our feelings seriously. That means no emotion is too small to warrant tending–with a little insight, sympathy, humor, and creative ritual.
When I got home and contemplated my bank account, rather than shovel disappointment into the receptacle of my heart, I placed a black candle on my altar and briefly wailed, “Oh woe is me! Oh woe! I had to pay another $300 to the vet! Oh woe!” Then I lit the candle to hold vigil for my grief. Within an hour my grief had moved lightly on, and the next day, Jupiter was again joy-ing my heart as he went running through the field.
Hi!
The more I read, the more I look at my horoscope the more confused I get…
I read your article on the 12 house, and think I might have som problems with the “blind spot”. Jupiter and the sun is in the 12 house. The aspects seems to intergrate the outer planets in a personal way as well..
Would you be interested in anonomizing my horoscope and use it in workshops, so that we might all learn something? I could supply the Yes, and No’s as things unfold..
I’ve just found this blog – I’d been reading one of your astrodienst articles Dana, then ordered a Venus report, then found this! I have a 12th house Moon in Aries – intercepted too – and the journey to find my feelings has been a long one. I’m getting there, after years of not crying (or pretending not to, to keep other people happy). I’m acknowledging I’m a passionate, loving, competitive and impatient human, who needs to let it all out, and not worry what anyone else thinks!
I love this blog post and so identify with . . . “Those of us with 12th house moons have a long journey with our feelings. First we learn that no one wants to hear about them. We stop our crying to study the emotional rise and fall of our caretakers” So astute and well said, I really identified all the 12th house stuff you covered with this post – thank you. 🙂
From another with a 12th house moon!
Dana & All~
Want to share an interesting insight.
My husband & I watched ‘Seabiscuit’ last night, a wonderful, classic story.
When the horse falls out of a race due to injury & his jockey, who’s already on crutches from a totally different incident, hops over to console him… well,… it was my husband that – out of the blue – says, “This is just like that astrologer & her dog. The KARMA thing.”
LOL
We both wish you well. AND, that goes for your community of followers & their fur kids.
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/(*_*) Ciao~
hi. i was searching today’s sign and came across this. my dog has had it’s share of problems this year too.
i just wanted to pass on a tip- for the skin stuffs: flea allergy, itchy red welts, constant digging at it….
plantain (plantago major, or lancolata) it is everywhere. google some pics. i pick the leaves and let them wilt in the shade for an afternoon. chop and put in a clean dry jar. then top with olive oil….. sit in a warm place or in the sun for a couple of weeks, then strain. this infused herb oil is great. it clears up my dogs allergies and skin stuff in no time. and the oil they love. if you put it on the skin, they just lick it off. so i just put it over his food. and in a few days he is as good as new. i wish i had experience with arthritis, but other than feeding your dog tumeric, i am at a loss. good luck!
Oh this sounds fun… just the kind of thing I love doing. Will definitely try it out (hoping the plantain is in Oregon).
Hi Dana, I’ve enjoyed your writing. I’m sorry to hear about Jupiter and those vet bills. I have five dogs so I know where you’re coming from. Lucky me, Jupiter’s transit through my 6th this year brought two more dogs! Didn’t see that one coming. Rimadyl is used for arthritis in dogs and it’s not pricey at all. We’ve given it to our blue heeler on occasion and it acts fast to relieve symptoms. Thought I’d pass this on. Those bills are too high for a diagnosis, even with medications. It may be time to shop around for another vet. Being an owner of five dogs and working in rescue I’ve had to do that myself. Fortunately, my vet won’t charge an office visit, could be because he knows me by name when I walk in the door now. Whatever the reason, I am grateful.
A few weeks back I was standing outside with our dogs and thought about how our animals absorb our energy. Then I had to laugh to myself when I thought that my pack of dogs must think I’m emotionally unstable! lol I have Moon/Mars conjunct so my emotions tend to fluctuate – sometimes to extremes!
Thanks Cornelia! It was the X-rays that put the bill over the edge, though I did appreciate actually seeing what was happening to the bone (and the vet took extra views she didn’t charge me for). Still, it’s all pretty expensive, yet how does one calculate that against the treasure of the relationship. I suspect your dogs love your Moon/Mars energy!
Dana,
There`s an aspirin/tylenol type medication that doesn`t rot dogs` stomachs. You might ask your vet. Glucosamin ended up making my big old dog throw up. The medication I am referring to really gave him a quality of life that made life worth living.
healing to you and the 4-legged.
Carolyn
Thanks for the tip. I’m using a liquid glucosamin which so far Jupiter seems to be tolerating well. I’m also trying some energy medicine, which usually makes him moan and wag his tail!
I just stumbled upon your blog, looking for some moon in the 12th information, and it delights me this post is from just 2 days ago.
There’s something very clear and tangible about your description of the 12th house moon that i haven’t come across before. From my 12th house moon and me: Thanks.
I knew there was someone out there I was writing to!
My dog hasn’t been well lately, either. Another appointment with the vet is in the works. Glad Jupiter is running around happily again!
Good to hear that Jupiter is dogfully shouldering for you, and yipping it up in equanimity. He’s looking better, happier. Good witnessing here, human girl!