The Eighth House (House of Death and Regeneration – also of Legacies)

Sun in 8th House (Planet of vitality and individuality):

You are philosophical and have deep insights; you strive for self-improvement. You may benefit from inheritance or from money through a marriage partner. There is the possibility of achieving fame near the end of your life or after death.

Good point: you take pride in responsibilities.

Bad point: may suffer the early loss of father or husband.

Moon in 8th House (Planet of emotions and instincts):

You are a deeply sensitive person with a talent for healing. You have strong powers of suggestion. You are interested in questions about death and an afterlife, and quite possibly have psychic ability that you can use in a practical way. You are highly responsive sexually. Finances may be unsettled because of marriage or inheritance.

Good point: you can guide others in a spiritual way.

Bad point: may suffer the early loss of mother or wife.

Mercury in 8th House (Planet of the mind):

You have a penetrating mind and look for some way to communicate your insights. You have a talent for research and analysis. Money comes to you through other people or a marriage partner, but there may be insurance or legal problems.

Good point: ability to see into human motivation.

Bad point: may suffer the early death of a relative.

Venus in 8th House (Planet of love and pleasure):

You are intense about sexual involvements and look for fulfillment in them. You are likely to inherit money from a loved one or a marriage partner, or to gain from the career advancement of someone who loves you. Circumstances surrounding your death promise to be peaceful.

Good point: sexual relationships tend to be harmonious.

Bad point: laxness and reluctance to handle responsibilities.

Mars in 8th House (Planet of energy and assertiveness):

You are passionate about life and have a strong sex drive. You are attracted to the occult, also to medicine and the healing arts. There may be conflicts in your family over wills or legacies.

Good point: powerful and brilliant researcher.

Bad point: need to protect yourself against financial loss because of an extravagant partner.

Jupiter in 8th House (Planet of luck and expansion):

You tend to have an optimistic and healthy attitude toward life and death, and an abundant sex drive. You will probably enjoy financial gain through inheritance or marriage. Jupiter in this House promises easy and peaceful conditions at your death.

Good point: your philosophy of life can inspire others.

Bad point: possibility of wasting other people’s money.

Saturn in 8th House (Planet of discipline and limitation):

You take responsibility for others and may become involved in their financial affairs. You are inclined to be somewhat inhibited sexually or to have difficulty expressing yourself emotionally in sex. Saturn in the Eighth House usually indicates that you will live until ripe old age.

Good point: you are careful about putting aside money to protect loved ones.

Bad point: difficulties over property matters or inheritance.

Uranus in 8th House (Planet of change and originality):

You have an unusual outlook on life and death, and possibly an interest in the mystical. Sexual tastes or involvements are likely to be unconventional. You may receive sudden financial benefits from unexpected sources.

Good point: you feel a responsibility to others.

Bad point: risk of loss through business deals.

Neptune in 8th House (Planet of spirituality and illusion):

You are something of a visionary and seek to give your life more meaning. You may be gifted as a medium or possess strong ESP powers. Finances that you share with a marriage partner are a source of trouble or confusion.

Good point: an idealistic desire to help others in need.

Bad point: may suffer disappointment or be deluded in a sexual relationship.

Pluto in 8th House (Planet of transformation):

You have a strong drive toward achievement combined with a need to analyze what you do. You are dominant and passionate in your sexual nature. Pluto in this House indicates that your death will be of public concern.

Good point: self-reliant and resourceful.

Bad point: prone toward developing unhealthy obsessions.