What the 8th House Rules
The 8th house — the House of Transformation — describes intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
Planets in this house bring their energy to these themes; the sign on the cusp shows your general approach. An empty house isn't a problem — see empty houses.
Planets in the 8th House
☉︎ Sun in the 8th House
Sun in the 8th house: you shine and build your identity through intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
☽︎ Moon in the 8th House
Moon in the 8th house: you seek emotional security and comfort through intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
☿︎ Mercury in the 8th House
Mercury in the 8th house: your thinking and conversations focus on intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♀︎ Venus in the 8th House
Venus in the 8th house: you attract love, beauty and ease through intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♂︎ Mars in the 8th House
Mars in the 8th house: you pour your drive and ambition into intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♃︎ Jupiter in the 8th House
Jupiter in the 8th house: growth, luck and opportunity tend to come through intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♄︎ Saturn in the 8th House
Saturn in the 8th house: you face lessons and build lasting mastery in intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♅︎ Uranus in the 8th House
Uranus in the 8th house: you seek freedom, change and originality in intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♆︎ Neptune in the 8th House
Neptune in the 8th house: you feel inspired, idealistic — and sometimes confused — about intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
♇︎ Pluto in the 8th House
Pluto in the 8th house: you experience deep transformation and power themes in intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation. It describes depth, trust and how you handle change.
Signs on the 8th House Cusp
| Sign on the cusp | How you approach the 8th house |
|---|---|
| ♈︎ Aries | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a bold, direct way. |
| ♉︎ Taurus | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a steady, sensual way. |
| ♊︎ Gemini | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a curious, quick-witted way. |
| ♋︎ Cancer | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a nurturing, protective way. |
| ♌︎ Leo | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a warm, expressive way. |
| ♍︎ Virgo | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a analytical, helpful way. |
| ♎︎ Libra | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a diplomatic, charming way. |
| ♏︎ Scorpio | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a intense, passionate way. |
| ♐︎ Sagittarius | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a adventurous, optimistic way. |
| ♑︎ Capricorn | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a ambitious, disciplined way. |
| ♒︎ Aquarius | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a independent, original way. |
| ♓︎ Pisces | You approach intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation in a compassionate, imaginative way. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 8th house represent?
Intimacy, shared resources, crisis and transformation.
What if my 8th house is empty?
Look at the sign on the cusp and its ruling planet; an empty house simply isn't a major focus.
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