Fear is ruled by Saturn. Your 'fear' of H 6 is not real. "We have nothing to fear but fear itself'.
You don't need to 'focus' on any particular house....the natal chart is the blueprint.
For instance, I have planets in H12 & I don't 'focus' on it....but the themes of loss, hospitals, illness death come to me as well as spirituality, angels, secrets, the occult, harmony with the Universe.
With Saturn in H6 you may feel an obligation to perform work that helps others in an essential, practical way. A fire-fighter could have this placement.
There may be bone issues, arthritis later in life. But Saturn rules maturity as well. When we overcome our fears, it makes us wiser, stronger...perhaps to teach others or to rise above our 'karma'.
With a strong emphasis on H 6 in earth, you are very logical in how you approach diet, work routines & daily life. Yes, Neptune there could indicate great sensitivity towards certain foods & liquor. A nutritionist with many allergies I know has this placement. She had to study to help with her own situation & is happy with her choice of work.
With that Jupiter in H1, the Virgo-humility H6 balances out the Jupiter confidence & zeal. You tend to go a bit 'overboard' & the planets in H 6 sober you up a bit!
You mention pets relating to H6. Smaller pets (large ones belong to H12).
Pets are healers in many cases, service animals, companions to the lonely.
They 'serve' their owners. H6 is about serving others but also being served.
Thanks for the posting. I rarely think about H6 with mine being empty. But with planets in H12, there is a correlation with the two houses.
Yes I'm not fond of the sixth house themes because it isn't an area I would like to focus on (except maybe the pets) but the reality is that I have to focus on it. A part of myself is happier when I care for people so it would make sense.
Neptune in the sixth is spot on for my hypochondria, weird diseases and how I'm more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.
Here is my chart, there's an emphasis on the fifth house which I feel closer to..