Esoteric Cancer
According to Bailey, Blavatsky and Edgar Cayce, the first human incarnations occurred in the sign of Cancer— the sign that represents the Cosmic Mother. Even today, very young souls— evolved in their own experience yet very young in their Earthly experience— incarnate into communes, tribal groups and with protective Soul Groups.
When these first incarnations in Earth took place, there was a group consciousness so that what was sensed or affected by one was sensed and affected by all. The origin of fear— fear that has no current-life basis of experience— is found in that original separation from the group at the individualization in Leo.
Each of us has retained qualities of this early experience. These lie dormant until we reincarnate on the evolutionary spiral upwards in the same sign of Cancer. Spiraling upwards, such qualities are heightened with a new awareness that results from all of our past experiences. We are no longer young Souls.
In the average Cancerian, this can manifest as mass consciousness, working through the solar plexus wherein the individual senses the moods and feelings of others. The House position of the Moon would indicate where we can tap into the moods of others most readily— our solar plexus is stimulated in the nature of the Moon’s House, sign and aspects. A well-aspected Moon would make an individual good in matters of business, sensing the wants of the public, or good at working with the emotions of others, such as a psychologist.
When Cancer enters the Spiritual Path, Neptune helps the individual to go beyond the solar plexus by dissolving the attachments symbolized by its House position. In “going beyond,” Cancer is able to tap into Cosmic or Universal Consciousness— the level of consciousness where all things are known. We are all aspects of the Absolute, the Ultimate Consciousness, so there it is only logical that the Higher Self retains that from which it is made.
With Cancer on the Ascendant, it is the Soul’s Purpose of that individual to tap into Universal Consciousness— but first he must calm the storm in the solar plexus, dissolve the attachment to the pull of the emotions, the illusion of security, and narrowness of perspective through bias and prejudice.
Neptune dissolves these attachments. If you have Cancer rising, Neptune will usually be found below the horizon, in the area of personal affairs— my self (ego/personality), my money and possessions, my own analytical way of thinking, my home and family, children and lovers, and my job and how I do it.
Only very recently when, in 1984, Neptune first entered the sign of Capricorn did the possibility present itself for new Cancerians to be born with Neptune above the horizon. These advanced Souls will often have overcome attachment to those personal matters symbolized by the first six House of the Zodiac. They will now incarnate to dry up and calm the astral plane that others have created— but only if they have done this in their own personal life.
For all Cancerians, when this dissolution occurs, there is a sense of belonging to the family of humanity rather than being so concerned with the biological roots, the clannishness so often manifesting in the young Cancerian Souls. The previously insecure Cancerian, so fearful of the unknown and so distrusting of the unfamiliar, will become truly secure in his knowing that he is a Child of the Cosmos and that we are all brothers and sisters. No one is a stranger to Cancer. There is complete trust since nothing is unfamiliar.
One of the clues to an Old Cancerian Soul can be fond in the choice that they have made for an incarnation that allows them to travel extensively. This helps break up any attachments to the familiar. There is a movement away from a traditional family lifestyle. While Cancer will always love the home and family, they recognize that they must go out into the world and “…be about my Father’s business.”
The House position of Neptune indicates where we can tap into Universal Consciousness and where we can respond to spiritual awareness:
FIRST HOUSE: The personality finds expression through all things that are mystical, not truly of this world, yet bringing them down into the 3-dimensional world. These people grew up in the Age of Spiritualism (Neptune in Cancer). Now they are tested in their ability to deal with reality and to see things as they really are. If the test is failed, the individual becomes trapped in the quagmire of world glamour, seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses. They desire to live in a beautiful, altruistic world, to live an ideal existence. They can daydream about this ideal which they never find nor can they bring this down into manifestation in the 3-dimensional world. They can view the world through the rose-tinted glasses, seeing only what they want to see, or they can come to terms with reality and bring their ideals down to earth for all to experience.
Neptune dissolves the pull of the personality. Initially, these people feel confused, in a cloud or fog, not knowing who they are, what they want or where they are going. There is much insecurity but this can ultimately be transcended. At this point, the point of transcendency, the personality no longer needs attention. The compassionate, humanitarian influences of Neptune are turned towards humanity.
In the First and Second Houses, Neptune influences the hold of the personality and the physical body. Astral travel is possible. However, they must first learn to discriminate and to perceive clearly in the 3-dimensional world before we will be allowed to roam through the astral world of dreams and emotions.
SECOND HOUSE: This House rules the physical body, our personal resources and our attitude towards material things. With Neptune here, the early environment did not cultivate a practical or well grounded attitude towards money, possessions and the value of our efforts. These people are often idealistic and they develop a philosophy that what they need to will when they need it, almost magically. These philosophy is actually developed through an indulging parent or grandparent. These people do not want to be tied to money concerns.
Neptune dissolves the desire for possession for self. When this is done, Cancer can tap into the Universal Consciousness for money and resources that will help build that beautiful, wonderful and altruistic world.
I have found the combination of Cancer on the Ascendant and Aries planets near the MC or Mars on the Ascendant indicative, particularly in men, of compulsive gambling. Actually, only one man was a race track devotee. They usually express their emotional drive for excitement and fast money through commodities investments.
Because the astral body is the course of inspiration, they usually do very poorly in the long term. If desire can be stilled and altruistic motives developed, Neptune can help them tap into the Consciousness Plane where all is known. They could acquire wealth for humanity. One friend with Neptune here said that the horses at the race track would always tell her which horse would win. She would never bet except to win money for a needy cause.
Most important, the Second House is a Healing House. This House represents the repository of Chi, the electrical currents running through the body. Methods ruled by Neptune are drugless and directed to the etheric and astral bodies. Since the 2nd House is connected with body energies, it rules healing through Body Movements— Tai Chi, Yoga, Aerobics, Bio-Energetics and even acupuncture.
THIRD HOUSE: This House rules the Lower Mind. In order for the Soul to dissolve the attachment to analytical, sequential thought of the left hemisphere of the brain, it creates some dysfunction in that hemisphere with Neptune in the 3rd. This is especially true if there is an affliction to the 6th House of Congenital Health Issues. We can see that most learning disabilities are a karma condition generated by the Soul to force the individual to use another way of processing thought.
The first sign of the dissolution of the lower mental body is difficulty in dealing with mundane, analytical subjects. The individual is forced to transcend the limitations of normal communication and thinking and to seek the realm wherein the Higher Mind dominates. The communication becomes inspired and they can develop a gift for channeling needed information.
There is sometimes an interest in numerology. Many individuals change their name, use a pseudonym or a nickname to change their vibrations.
FOURTH HOUSE: With Neptune here, the astral world becomes a reality. A 4th House Neptune is supposed to indicate a “skeleton in the closet.” Many families have such skeletons but their children do not have a 4th House Neptune. Such individuals are psychically attuned to their environment. They pick up everything, hence, they are aware of any skeletons or something amiss in the family dynamics.
These individuals have a powerful elector-magnetic field that, even as children, they are able to pick up the energies of those who step into this field. Initially, it causes much confusion when parents or friends say one thing but they are picking up through their electro-magnetic field that something else is going on.
Because they can so easily pick up on astral matter, it is imperative that they cleanse any new residence (cedar-sage-sweetgrass, crystals or imagery). Neptune in the 4th House is often attracted to homes wherein a “ghost” dwells. They find this titillating to their energy field, specifically to be stimulated by an astral spirit. Caution must be exercised.
These individuals can become naturally gifted psychics since they can immediately pick up on anyone who enters their energy field. Since this Neptune can describe the mother, these individuals often feel that their own mother was extremely psychic because she could pick up on their lies or half-truths. Yet, there is danger in picking up on astral matter that is negative. They may have problems going to shopping malls because they tap into the frenzy of shoppers. They have a natural ability to move their own consciousness into the astral bodies of others, sensing exactly what is going on inside of others. This might be good for someone who used Feng Shui to regulate the energies in the environment.
Neptune in the 4th House dissolves one’s roots or attachment to the biological family. Often, the confusion and emotional depletion that occurs around family members causes them to feel uncomfortable, that they do not fit in and they need to move away to find serenity. There can be a nebulous parentage. At this point, the individual will fulfill the Soul’s Purpose by creating a non-biological home, a tribal experience, sometimes for young souls who have sought incarnation. This provides great solace for those who find no place in the material world that offers inner peace. There is a well-known astrologer with this Triangle. His home has no boundaries for those who need a place to stay because they do not fit into their biological home.
The 4th House rules the environments in which people live and environmental issues in general. There is a sensitivity to a lack of harmony in any environment. They may seek to bring beauty to the world and their environment. Their Soul’s Purpose may be connected to nurturing the homeless, half-way houses, homes for the very young or old and cleaning up the environment of astral residue.
Because one of the skeletons can be alcoholism, these individuals can heal others afflicted with this disease but only after they dry up their own astral condition. Having order and positive vibrations in their own home is essential.
FIFTH HOUSE: With Neptune in the 5th House, individuals often seek astral pleasure through romance, seeking an ideal in others, seeking stimulation of their solar plexus so that they can feel in love. This type of activity can be both exhausting and tumultuous.
When Neptune helps to dissolve or transcend this need, often through the after effects of disillusion, there develops heightened creative and aesthetic ability. Creative ability must be used to uplift the consciousness of mankind. Neptune dissolves the sole connection to biological children. The individual then helps to develop creativity in humanity’s children, even the inner child in adults.
Neptune here can dissolve personal needs and desires. It works towards the development of cosmic or universal love since no one person can satisfy their needs, especially if Venus afflicts this Neptune.
SIXTH HOUSE: Neptune in the 6th House is often associated with vague health problems that stem from the astral and etheric bodies. Children seem to manifest non-specific complaints. These people are extremely sensitive to their school and work environments. If a work environment looks like an unmade bed, the negative energy is so distracting that they cannot function— and it can even make them ill.
The special gift of a 6th House Neptune is an ability to heal at etheric and astral levels. By tapping into Universal Consciousness, the individual can ascertain medical readings for clients. They might become medical intuitives. Working with the aura and etheric body, they can become acupuncturists and energy workers. Primarily, the 6th House is a Healing House.
SEVENTH HOUSE: Those individuals with Cancer rising and Neptune in the 7th House were born in the late 1980s when Neptune first entered Capricorn. These individuals, as stated before, may help dry up the astral plane that others have created— but only once they have done this in their own lives and in their relationships with others!
When the individual is polarized in the astral body, persons with Neptune in the 7th House look for their ideals in other people. They ooh and ahh over a newly formed relationship but then become disillusioned and bitter when that individual, through no fault of their own, falls off a very high pedestal. They loose sight of the fact that others come to project their ideals onto the awareness of the Cancer rising person. Once aware of the ideal, initially observed in another, they must start to build these qualities into their own character.
Advanced Souls with Neptune in the 7th House are no longer caught up in this type of glamour. They are here to deal with the astral disorders of others, to help them deal with and clear up their illusions.
The 7th House is associated with fields of psychology wherein the individual tries to integrate the personality with the Higher Self (Psychosynthesis). This House rules Gestalts and all Wholistic approaches. The great changes portended in our government and legal system, especially at the international level, will be initiated by these individuals.
This House is ruled by the 7th Ray, a ray associated with the circulatory system. Where there are congestions and imbalances, the mind-body can be healed when they work on the Whole Being.
Neptune in Capricorn strongly affects our economy and the ravages of run-away inflation. Persons with Neptune in Capricorn may incarnate to heal the monetary congestions created by this Neptune. The 7th House is related to the field of economics and healing energy flows that become congested. Obviously, this healing will occur at the level of concretized energy, Money!
NOTE: When Neptune transits a sign, it generates its own illusions. In the 1980s, sweeping, unchecked deregulation occurred. The gap between the rich and the poor became a vast gulf. The rich were no longer paying 70% in taxes. It was reduced to 15% while the middle class shoulders the burden with a 30% tax rate. Now that Pluto has entered Capricorn, humanity needs to correct the error of the “Trickle Down” economy philosophy. The rich will be demanded to step up to the plate and assume more of the burden from the middle and lower classes. After a 28-year Saturn Cycle of indulgence, they will not do this willingly. Hence, a great rebellion will occur in 2012-2014 when Pluto in Capricorn squares Uranus in Aries.
EIGHTH HOUSE: With Cancer on the Ascendant, Neptune will not appear here until the 1990s and the 21st Century.
When Neptune is placed in Houses 4-8-12, there is a powerful connection with Spirit Guides and Multi-Dimensional Realities. The receptivity to Spirit Guides is potent here. Because of this receptivity, the individual is considered an Empath. There can be some confusion around the senses— the boundary between Thee and Me. They must ask: Are these my emotions or am I picking up someone else’s? DISCRIMINATION is a much needed lesson here.
With such heightened receptivity, Guides find a ready channel. If the desire nature is pure, the individual can channel inspiration from other realms. Many musicians and artists have this position— due to the abundance of their work, it appears that they are channeling from spirit. Actually, many spiritualist ministers have this position.
If the desire nature becomes congested with negativity, there is much danger through drugs, alcohol, gurus and nebulous schemes in general. The tears (torn) in the etheric web (the outer rim of the etherio-physical body1) leave openings into the astral plane, usually created by drugs, alcohol, smoking or an emotional crisis. These tears can be disastrous for such vulnerable people.
Dr. Douglas Baker, in England, states that this can generate a negative receptivity to astral parasites. It takes about two years of abstinence from such chemicals to repair the tears in the etheric web. In Alcoholics Anonymous, an alcoholic must be dry for two years before they are considered recovered.
The Soul’s Purpose connected with Neptune in the 12th House can be one that I might consider dangerous. The astral body or desire nature MUST be clear and all tears in the web must be mended. Neptune dissolves the veil between the Seen and the UnSeen. Through conquering one’s own astral body, the individual is armed to astrally penetrate areas that most people find depressing. Highly evolved Guides often help the individual to deal with the astral/emotional problems of others. The consciousness of others may be influenced by the use of crystals, sound and color, all forms of positive vibrations.
NOTE: You will not find Neptune in the 12th with Cancer on the Ascendant. Most of these people have passed out of incarnation. However, if the Esoteric Ruler of the Ascendant is in the sign of Cancer, the 3rd point in the Soul’s Purpose Triangle can be found in the 12th or other Houses.
ELEVENTH HOUSE: This can only occur as the 3rd Point in the Triangle. With this House placement of Neptune, the individual can tap into Universal Consciousness, influencing mass thinking through the energy of a group. Working through spiritual and altruistic organizations, they can place a future world.

Jul 10, 08:30 AM
Ok… That is just what I have lived in my life! Cancer asc. house 1. And I am trying to live in this third dimension domain. As museums and journalism seem to be gone, now I am trying this collectives by new ways of publicity, following consumer attendance…
Sounds good?
Rín
Jan 16, 12:43 PM
I am Sagittarius rising so the esoteric ruler of Sag is Pars Fortunae which occurs at one degree Aries in my third house. I am currently under Pluto opposite my sun in the seventh house and am seeking any energetic help I can. I haven’t found anything on P.Fort. in Aries or third house but would sure like some info if you can offer.
Thank you,
Jon
Jan 16, 01:34 PM
Jon, you need to read my Esoteric Rulerships article and Sagittarius ASC. The Part of Fortune is not a planet and it is not the esoteric ruler of Sagittarius.
The Earth is the Esoteric Ruler.
Mar 28, 07:05 AM
Thank you so much. I am having one of those days where everything feels a bit much, a bit overwhelming. Issues of home and the lack of real support from my large family, away from whom I have lived most of the latter half of my life, are very prevalent at the moment. For a long time now I have felt that I did not ‘fit in’ to my family and have often felt more ‘at home’ with complete strangers and in foreign places. At 41, I have lived in my fair share of such places, having travelled extensively, within Australia and overseas, since my early twenties. In line with your comments on Cancer rising natives, my travels have usually been funded or arisen through others resources, chance opportunities and circumstances.
As an astrologer myself, with Cancer rising and Neptune in the 4th, I have been aware of some of the issues described in your article. But tonight, just when I needed it, I ‘stumbled’ upon your site. I was actively seeking help and guidance from the cosmos. As a result, not only have I lived and experienced an(other) example of exactly what you are writing about, in so much as complete strangers offer me more help, guidance and a sense of belonging and often end up feeling more like ‘family’ than my biological family. But I have also gained new insight and a sense of peace about my destiny and the reasons for the challenges and hardship that life often seems to present to me.
As mentionned, I have Cancer rising, with Moon in Scorpio on the 3rd and Neptune in Scorpio in the 4th. I have the Sun, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Pluto and Uranus in Virgo in the 2nd house(I have taught yoga on and off in recent years), sextile my Neptune. I have Saturn in Aries in the 9th, inconjunct most of my Virgo stellium in the 2nd as well as Neptune in the 4th. Apart from that, my North Node and Chiron are in Aries in the 8th, and Mars is intercepted in Leo in the 1st house. The main aspects in my chart(apart from the big Virgo stellium) are inconjuncts, with a YOD being formed with Saturn as the Apex in the 9th. I understand the YOD to be a very Virgo formation and find it interesting that I have so much Virgo.
I have recently fallen pregnant to a man with whom I have had a very intense but unstable off and on relationship for the past 3 years. Ironically, it is this pregnancy which has rendered some of the ongoing issues in our relationship intolerable to me at this point, and I find myself faced with the prospect of being a single mum. With Uranus about to oppose itself, it seems that change and the unpredictable in all areas of my life is the theme of the moment. Any insight? With thanks, KatrinaMar 28, 09:49 AM
FROM ALAN EPSTEIN:
This is primarily a description of Saturn Inconjuncts (150 degree aspects) but this is an important psychological dysfunction in many illnesses:
1) Problems and lessons come through dealing with the reality of responsibility.
2) Need to prove self responsible, limiting freedom, assuming responsibilities and burdens
3) May have had to assume responsibilities for parents, foregoing play in order to assume the worry and burden of family survival.
4) The parents often felt that they themselves were making great sacrifices and handling great responsibilities when they were actually dumping these on the child.
5) They permit others to unload their burdens on the individual who is not always efficient and effective in these tasks.
6) Find themselves surrounded with irresponsible or needy people – these inept people give a sense of purpose and connectedness.
7) Premature, adult-like assumption of duties os that the individual never does learn how to handle responsibilities effectively. The enjoyment of life is very much limited by these chores. Saturn says: Before you can be happy, the people you love must be happy.
8) Feelings of isolation because of these responsibilities
9) Forced to wait and be patient; sense of timing is inappropriate
10) As a child, the individual was either forced to wait or rushed and pressured.
11) The individual fears a total collapse if they do not do it all.
With the YOD, you need to transform the dysfunctional Saturn. If you decide to keep the baby, make this man take responsibility for the child, get a good lawyer and demand child support.
Apr 1, 03:36 AM
Interesting…Thank you :)
May 25, 11:59 AM
Katrina and Lynn!
All I can say is WOW!!! I am not an astrologer, and only understood about half of the jargon from your postings and its implications, but I can tell you that I have had many of the same experiences as Katrina, including being a single mother. I am now 47, my son is virtually on his own & is quite independent – he will graduate university next fall, and his father was always a problem whenever he raised his head and was never helpful or supportive. My ascendant is Cancer and my Neptune is in my 5th house (Scorpio). I could relate to the experiences that Lynn describes regarding that. I have never been married, and have desperately wanted to be in love and in a committed relationship and wanted more children, but it just never happened for me. I had the burden of caring for my younger siblings as a child and the burden of caring for the household in place of my parents. I have had a very isolated life, and especially over the past years, have felt this keenly. It is so intense now that I can barely stand it anymore. I feel myself internally revolting against having been forced into a life/career of whatever was “utilitarian” to financially support myself. I have no connection with my creative self and am desperate to rediscover it and experience it. Any insights and suggestions that can be offered will be greatly appreciated. Also, I didn’t understand the article on the triangle for the soul’s purpose. I would love to have clarity on this. I don’t know what you need from me so I submit to you these basics: Moon in 12th (Cancer) square MC, Mars® in 2nd (Leo) square Neptune & Venus, Uranus® in 2nd (Virgo) conj Pluto® in 3rd (Virgo), Venus in 5th (Sag) square Uranus, Jupiter & Mars, Sun in 6th (Cap) square MC, Mercury in 7th (Aquarius) conj Saturn in 7th (Aquarius), Jupiter in 9th (Pisces) opp Uranus and Pluto, Neptune in 5th (Scorpio) square Mercury and Saturn & trine Jupiter.
Feb 14, 10:35 PM
Wow! I’m a Cancer with Neptune in my 4th house and what is written here is incredibly accurate. Awesome, Lynn! Thanks for the insights. :)
Feb 24, 08:39 AM
I don’t know how I came to this. Was directed which happens to me a lot through my Angels and Guides. I am Cancer although have not had my chart done. Do a lot of esoteric work. A lot of what you say makes sense to me and opens up new possibilities. Where might I find more of this information? I know the teacher(s) come when you are ready so therefore, I must be ready. :) Thanks! Linda
Mar 1, 11:48 AM
First, you need you chart calculated to pursue Esoteric Astrology. You can enter your birth data at astro.com and it will be calculated for free.
Two astrologers sent out estoeric information:
Maitreya33@csiway.com
Phillip@esotericastrologer.org
These are Marguerite dar Boggia and Phillip Lindsay.
The Severn Ray Institute teach this topic
I do have many more articles but they need to be typed from their old manual typewriter format. Check in every few months to see if there is something new.
Jul 21, 04:10 PM
Ms. Koiner, I am new to the web, and have just discovered your work. I’m delighted. The information that I seek relates to the coming Galactic Alignment Dec. 21, 2012. I have been feeling that I stand on quaking ground with continental plates shifting beneath my feet. So, I started asking questions, and came across the D. K. Foundation info on the alignment. This seems a logical possibility for what I am sensing, but I would appreciate another opinion or view on the occurrence.
I have Cancer rising, with Neptune conj. Mercury in my 3rd house in a Virgo stellium. I have practiced astrology for years, and have had trouble getting the esoteric information that I feel is needed—happy to find your work.
Any info on this coming shift will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Vicki
Jul 21, 04:59 PM
VICTORIA (7-2011): I have been around a very long time. I have lived through too many “end of the world” dates.
I even have a book called…WILL YOU BE ALIVE IN 1975? …and I am still alive.
I do believe in a shift, not because of some galactic alignment, but because so many outer planets are changing signs — Uranus-Neptune-Pluto (just happened), Regulus entering Virgo, Transpluto entering Virgo and the great Pluto-Uranus square, denoting the great rebellion on the planet.
I see it as a Paradigm Shift, not a pole shift.
In terms of Earth Changes, I see these as being more gradual but economic and societal…that is much faster.
We will have to see what happens…Lynn
Nov 27, 07:41 AM
I want to thank you so much. These pages of yours just cleared so much for me. thank you.
Dec 10, 03:35 PM
I have only recently (last few years) tried to gain a better understanding of what astrology can provide in the way of guidance. That said, I stumbled onto your site while pursuing health and astrology. And now I find I’m poking around looking at this esoteric “stuff”. Since I am Cancer (Asc) 1st House, Neptune in Scorpio in 5th House, Mars in Taurus in 11th House, I have a rough idea of some of the meaning of this – as in very recently I feel I need to step back and take a more hands off approach in my relationship with my adult children. I will still show great love to them but I “know” I’m to have a different, more seperate mindset where they are concerned. I also want to add… that I believe my Water Grand Trine of Cancer (1st House)/Jupiter in Scorpio (5th House)/Moon in Pisces (9th House). I believe that Trine actually lends positive support to my Soul’s Purpose Triangle (I also think my 2nd Grand Trine (Fire)- Uranus in Leo (2nd house) trine Mercury in Sagittarius(6th house) trine South Node in Aries(10th house) – adds even more umph) From what you’ve said, that explains why I’ve always felt I should be doing something bigger for humanity – but… I got sidetracked with marriage & family. I sense I’m at a point in life where a major shift will occur. Is what I’m sensing (plus preparations have been made for a few years to this end) in alignment with my soul’s purpose based on your knowledge? Thanks so much for any insights you can give.
Dec 14, 08:26 AM
FELICIA (12-2011): The 5th and 11th Houses are connected with young people in general. The 11th rules people who share a common vision and it is other people’s children. The Water signs have great imagination/
Sometimes the Water signs are in danger of closing down their intuition because they feel too vulnerable.
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