Jupiter in Leo in the Eighth House

The placement of Jupiter in Leo indicates that you have an inclination toward expansiveness, which is also self-expressive. One implication of this quality is that your expansive endeavors are likely to be undertaken within arenas that allow you to express yourself or in which you are sure to be noticed. Much of the behavior and many of the personality characteristics associated with Jupiter in Leo are a result of your need to gain attention through the exercise of those expansive functions that are associated with Jupiter.

Having Jupiter in Leo, you tend to understand the world and humanity’s place in it in creative terms. You may understand the world as being constantly recreated. You may perceive that this recreation occurs largely through personal self-expression and this can give you added enthusiasm for actively participating in this (re)creative process. Alternatively, you may understand the world as a stage on which you are prominently featured.

The placement of Jupiter and Leo is generally harmonious. This is symbolized by the natural trine between Leo and Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius. Leo is the Fixed Fire sign and is ruled by the Sun. Leo’s Sun energy symbolically causes those functions associated with Jupiter to shine. The expansive tendencies represented by Jupiter are given energy and strength. There is a danger, however, that all of this expansive fire energy may create an over-abundance of self-confidence that may ultimately result in a case of hubris.

Insecurities

With Jupiter in Leo, though you are insecure about yourself, you may always seem to be in the spotlight. You may, therefore, feel compelled to show off and perform so that others are distracted from perceiving the real you (i.e., the “inferior” you whom you are trying to hide). Alternatively, you simply may not be able to take the glare of attention and choose to hide away, suppressing your urge to burst out upon the scene (though sometimes you burst out anyway, but inappropriately).

Jupiter in the 8th House:

Jupiter in the 8th House is at somewhat of a disadvantage, due to the private and introverted tendencies associated with the 8th house. Jupiter is associated with expansion and outgoingness, so its energy is not the best fit for the 8th House. Nevertheless, Jupiter symbolizes beneficence wherever it occurs in the chart. Thus, with Jupiter in the 8th House you can expect that enjoyment, good fortune and engagement will proceed from your 8th House activities.

These activities certainly include, but are not limited to, sexuality and other intimate qualities of relationship. The 8th House is also associated with the  exercise of power and close dealings with people through organization and management, shared resources and resources or security that are derived from others,  birth and death, the study of the occult or the attempt to unify with a primal power,  and regenerative activities. Your attitude with respect to any of these activities will generally be one of enjoyment and pursuit with gusto. You are likely to take an expansive role when engaged in these activities and you have the opportunity to expand your horizons and grow personally through any of these activities. With Jupiter in the 8th House, you may also seek growth and understanding as a means of regeneration or as a means of bringing yourself in touch with your inner power.

You may also have a tendency to engage excessively in 8th House activities and this is one of the primary dangers of Jupiter in the 8th House. You may use the activities associated with the 8th House as substitutes for facing problems and challenges – such activities become an avenue to “take the easy way out.” You may also sometimes appear shy or aloof because you take so much pleasure in private, intimate affairs.

Focus for Expansion and Growth

With Jupiter in the 8th House, your expansive tendencies will manifest as you acquire greater intimacy with yourself and with your social surroundings. This will also allow you to more effectively engage in growth-producing activities. These may include managing others or the maturation of primary personal relationships. You may also experience growth and expanded horizons through the agency of others, particularly when resources are shared or bequeathed. Having Jupiter in the 8th House, you may experience some frustration if you have difficulty manifesting your expansive energies. If you are unable to express the fruits of the internal growth that you have achieved, you may feel inadequate and worthless or unappreciated by society.

Focus of Well-Being

As an individual with Jupiter in the 8th House, your feelings of well-being, generosity and good fortune will appear most often and be enhanced in intimate settings or when you are engaged in sharing or managing others’ resources. This sense of well-being may not be externally expressed, as much as it is internally felt. You may experience this sense of well-being more often as a rejuvenation or regeneration of energy and spirit.

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Article referenced from:

• Gargatholil, Depth Astrology: An Astrological Handbook – Volume 2: Planets in Signs

• Gargatholil, Depth Astrology: An Astrological Handbook – Volume 3: Planets in Houses

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