Your Secret Self: Illuminating the Mysteries of the Twelfth House

The Twelfth House is where the angels of our creative inspiration and spirituality, and the demons of our shadow self reside. Tracy Marks, psychotherapist /astrologer, provides penetrating insights into the inner workings of both the hidden weaknesses and strengths of the Twelfth House, and provides practical and easy-to-use worksheets to support the process of recovering buried facets of ourselves.


Part I: The multi-faceted meanings of the Twelfth House

Part II: The meaning of individual Twelfth house planets and signs, their rulers and placement

Part III: Psychodynamics of the Twelfth House -the emotional conflicts associated with it, and the process of integrating and liberating Twelfth House energies

Part IV: Self Transformation through Dreamwork and the dream experience using case studies related to the Twelfh House

Part V: The Collective Shadow, focusing on the Twelfth House of the United States.


This is an updated, expanded and revised addition of a book published in 1989, with over 30 pages of new material.

• Astrology for the Soul (Bantam Classics)
• The Art of Chart Interpretation: A Step-by-Step Method for Analyzing, Synthesizing, and Understanding Birth Charts
• The Astrology of Self-Discovery: An In-depth Exploration of the Potentials Revealed in Your Birth Chart
• Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope
• The Inner Sky: How to Make Wiser Choices for a More Fulfilling Life
• Planetary Aspects: An Astrological Guide to Managing Your T-Square
• The Twelve Houses
• Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living
• The Twelfth House: The Hidden Power in the Horoscope
• Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine