Natal Eighth House #
The Eighth House governs the depths—death, transformation, intimate nature, shared resources, and the psychological underworld. It’s where we merge with others and with the forces of life and death that transform us.
Core Themes #
The Eighth House governs:
- Death and rebirth: Literal and metaphorical endings and transformations
- Shared resources: Partner’s money, inheritance, taxes, debt
- Deep intimacy: Intimate union, psychological merging
- The occult: Hidden knowledge, taboo subjects
- Power dynamics: Control, manipulation, empowerment
- Crisis and regeneration: What rises from the ashes
Planets in the Eighth House #
Planets here intensify the experience of depth:
- Sun: Identity through transformation; may undergo major rebirths
- Moon: Deep emotional needs; powerful intuition; emotional intensity
- Mercury: Psychological insight; research ability; conversations about depth
- Venus: Passionate intimacy; resources through partnership; taboo attractions
- Mars: Intense passion; power struggles; fighting for/over resources
- Jupiter: Benefits through others’ resources; faith in transformation
- Saturn: Fear of loss; control issues; mastery through crisis
Working With the Eighth House #
The Eighth House is where ego dies and soul grows:
- What are you afraid to lose? This shows what controls you.
- How do you share resources? Power dynamics revealed.
- What needs to die in your life? Death makes room for rebirth.
- How do you transform? Your relationship with the phoenix journey.
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