Cancer 12

How radically this contrasts with the lightness and perfection of the Omega Symbol! The message is that in the realm of the material and imperfect, we find—if we look closely enough—the light, purity, and harmony of the spiritual realm always looking for ways to shine through. You strive toward perfection, and know intuitively that to find it will take patience and much careful searching.

This image is about research into the structure of life—the attempt to understand the function of various aspects of existence and how they relate to each other—as well as the potential flaws in the system.

The 12th degree of all the signs is always about learning to let go of the burden of one’s fears and worries, and having faith that the universe is perfectly set up to assist one’s growth. This reveals that there is no ultimate security in the physical plane—but if one can embrace the perfection that exists beyond it, the enduring security that Cancer is always striving for can be found. This degree understands that dissecting the mortal shell of anything can reveal its immortal pattern. The scalpel then becomes a sacred tool of awakening.