
You are attracted to people who are unusual and have some interesting layers to their personality. You seek intense devotion from your romantic partners and have little interest in lukewarm or casual hookups. In the wake that destruction, reconstruction and reformation can occur. Faced with obstacles and tribulations, there is the opportunity for triumph and victory through struggle and sometimes violence and destruction. The will to power and self determinism is encouraged under the 8th house and every iteration of it may facilitate the next step in the individual’s ascension or promotion towards self-fulfillment. As long as we remain under the auspices of lords and debtors, we must learn to manage obligations to them. On the other hand, not paying what is due can result in what we value being taken from us. Sometimes, the cost can be too great and lead to one’s own self destruction. This exchange represents the cost for spiritual evolution and the price of wisdom and power. To get what is desired, something must be given or sacrificed. Everything comes at a cost and sooner or later what is owed must eventually be payed. New opportunities that open doors but come attached with obligations or debt to others. Additionally, financial and spiritual support from others are addressed. Leases, debts, inheritances, borrowed objects, taxes, alimony and insurance are just some of things that are of relevance. Joint ownership and things of a communal nature fall under the purview of the eighth house. The cycle of change and regeneration is an intrinsic aspect of life that we experience in many forms both in the literal and symbolic. All things must come to an end but for every end awaits a new beginning.

Reinvention and physical communion are also associated with the 8th house. Here is where growth and new beginnings especially of a spiritual nature may be catalyzed. Negative emotions and feelings of resentment may also accumulate here and serve as emotional baggage that can lead to destructive behavior. It is also associated with power, secrets, sexuality taboos and other people’s money as opposed to the 2nd house which is concerned with personal finances.

The 8th house in astrology is that of transformation and spiritual death and rebirth. This placement can foster a struggle to keep emotions under control especially with regard to love and relationships. The Eighth House is ruled by Scorpio and the planets Mars and Pluto. The desire to connect with others can be thwarted by a fear of being hurt and taken advantage of.

However, in the 8th house, much of Venus’ influence will be resisted and kept at arm’s length. Whatever house in which Venus appears, that house will be graced with an element of harmony and cooperation.
