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How to Interpret Your Own Eighth House
Summary of the Steps: It’s Easy! In order to help you understand the nature of your Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity karma, we will walk you through a few steps. First you will learn which Sign contains your 8th House and how that sign sig n aff affect ectss you yourr tra transf nsform ormati ations ons,, obst obstacl acles, es, lon longev gevity ity,, leg legacy acy,, chronic health issues and other 8th house indicators, such as inheritance, gains through others and sexuality. Then, we will get more specific in accessing your 8th House by examining the planets placed in that house, and also where the “ruler” of your Eighth House is placed. This will all be very easy to do. Finally, we will test your knowledge with a Quiz using Oprah Winfrey’s chart.
Step1: First, you need to know what your 8th House sign is. To do this: 1. Log Log int into o Ast Astro rove ved d 2. Run Run the the “Cha “Chart rt Repo Report rt”” 3. On the chart, chart, it will will indicate indicate your 8th 8th House with with the the number number 8 in the box. box. The blue letters in the same box indicate the Sign. For your reference the abbreviated sign names are listed below.
Step2:
Symbol
Sign Name
Ar
Aries
Ta
Taurus
Ge
Gemini
Ca
Cancer
Le
Leo
Vi
Virgo
Li
Libra
Sc
Scorpio
Sg
Sagittarius
Cp
Capricorn
Aq
Aquarius
Pi
Pisces
Now that you know which sign your 8th House is, please read the description for the sign that rules your 8th house of “Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity”. This description offers you general inclinations you will have due to this sign ruling your 8th House. As you read the description, please also make note of the Ruling Planet. We will use this in Step 4 to better understand the specifics of your 8th house karma. We wish to remind you that there are many factors which influence your chart, your karma/dharma and your life, including condition of the planet ruling a house, condition of planets in a house, and what Dasha (planetary) period you are currently running. The ruling planet indicates qualities of mind and general nature of destiny. Eighth House
Ruling Planet
“Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity” Nature
Mars
Purification of desires and dissolution of egocentricity. Brings difficulties for brothers (3rd house of siblings and Mars as the karaka for brothers). Mars (Dasha, Bukti, chart placement) can bring loss of vitality, health and accidents.
Venus
Radical changes possible as heart awakens. Depth of character, Venus Dasha/Bukti can bring transformation of personality (1st house is also Venus).
Mercury
Ability to negotiate way to fulfilling desires. Mercury associations can bring health issues. Gains through friends (Mercury owns 11 th house of friends). Natural tendency toward fairness with others.
Moon
Moon brings big changes as well as inheritance. Provoked by discomfort to look deeply into things. Understands letting go and moving on is a necessary part of gaining new increases.
Leo
Sun
Learning to develop detachment. Can bring sensitive ego, identity issues related to father. A vulnerable personality. Great potential to break free from past life karmas.
Virgo
Deep thinker. Enjoys research, mysteries, occult sciences. Uses Mercury intelligence to make best of circumstances. Unconven tional personality.
Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Cancer
Libra
Scorpio
Venus
Talented, original artistic ability. Siblings are either troubled and/or involved with research/occult sciences. Venus can deplete life force energy. Purification and transformation of desires.
Mars
Interest in research and investigation. If afflicted, Mars can bring scandalous affairs. Great regenerative energies. Courage to u ndergo great change and face the unknown. Willingness to create a new identity.
Sagittarius Jupiter
Can bring excessive desires (Jupiter owns 11th house of desires), knowledge of the Mystery schools. Able to benefit from difficulties.
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Saturn
Saturn brings transformations and revelations of a spiritual nature (as Saturn also owns the 9th house of dharma). Fortune can be unsteady in early years. Often uses difficulties to deepen faith. Can grow in wisdom.
Saturn
Can bring transformation to relationships (Saturn owns the 7th house of relationships). If afflicted, brings scandal to relationships. Must learn to develop trust. Relationships improve as one gets older. Must learn balance with emotions to avoid weakening body with stress.
Jupiter
Mind with love for probing the depths of mysteries. Can bring difficulty in having children. (Jupiter also rules 5th house.) Inclined to share with others. Naturally drawn toward spiritual practice for transformation.
Step3: Once you have identified which sign is your Eighth house, the next step in understanding aspects of your Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity house is to know which planets most directly influence it and modify its nature. To do this, run the “Chart Report” on Astroved. Examine your 8th House and note any planets in that sign, then read the descriptions for each planet that you have in your 8th House to see how they affect your 8th house indicators. Planet in the 8th House
General Effect
If Afflicted
Sun
Somewhat shy. Interest and skill in metaphysics, ambitious, self-acquired property, lucky, charitable, lover of music and poetry. Can live far from birthplace. Potential for government employment.
Weak constitution, difficulty with father. Eyes or digestion may have weakness.
Moon
Easy acquisitions, sensual, inner charisma, learned, changeable. Natural interest in occult. Potential for inheritance. Generous in heart.
Loneliness. Health challenges, few children, capricious.
Mars
Sensual, crafty. Persuasive in speech. May manage other people.
Promiscuity. Vision impairment.
Mercury
Enthusiasm, keen memory, insights into metaphysical matters, longevity, fame, elevated status, inherited estate. May change jobs or partners frequently. Good with details. Potential for world travel.
Speech or nervous disorders, domestic grief.
Jupiter
Luck through inheritance and other sources Liver/kidney problems,
of unearned income, longevity. Generous.
promiscuous.
Venus
Long-lived, opulent, high status, generous Sexual disease and physical comforts, unearned income. Often difficulties in love. owns property. Spiritual interests.
Saturn
Favorable for strong health and longevity. Work for everything you get. May need to Loss of strength after work through anti-social tendencies. strong beginning. Skilled at their work. Many responsibilities Perianal problems. in life. Perseveres against odds.
Rahu
Fearless, luck in speculative ventures, but can also lose it. Must guard against Argumentative, immoral, quarreling. Developing detachment about promiscuous, jealousy critical opinions of others. Learning to trust from excessive desires. and value relationships.
Ketu
Deeply mystical, interest in metaphysical studies. Some delays in developing one’s profession. Must learn to handle enemies.
Covetous, mysterious reproductive difficulties, immoral.
To help you determine whether your 8th house will tend to have the negative influence mentioned above, refer to the following chart. If your 8th House sign has an “enemy” planet in it, then you need to guard against the negative effects. Rahu and Ketu are not listed as they are generally considered unfavorable for all signs. Generally, no planet is optimal in the 8th house. (An exception would be Saturn in its own sign bringing longevity.) 8th House Sign
Friend
Neutral
Enemy
Aries
Jupiter Sun Mars
Moon
Saturn Venus Mercury
Taurus
Mercury Saturn Sun Venus
Gemini
Saturn Venus Mercury
Moon
Jupiter Mars Sun
Cancer
Jupiter Mars Moon
Sun
Saturn Mercury Venus
Leo
Jupiter Mars Sun
Moon
Saturn Mercury Venus
Virgo
Venus Mercury
Saturn Sun
Jupiter Mars Moon
Libra
Mercury Saturn Venus
Moon
Jupiter Sun Mars
Scorpio
Jupiter Sun Moon Mars
Jupiter Moon Mars
Saturn Mercury Venus
Sagittarius
Mars Sun Jupiter
Capricorn
Venus Mercury Saturn
Aquarius
Venus Saturn Jupiter
Pisces
Mars Moon Jupiter
Moon Mercury
Saturn Venus Moon Mars Jupiter Sun
Mercury
Moon Mars Saturn Venus Mercury Sun
Step4: The final step in understanding your personal 8th house is to examine where your 8th house’s Planetary Ruler is placed in your chart and what that means for you. Remember, the Planetary Ruler can be found in the chart in Step 2. Now, look again at your Chart Report. What sign is your planetary ruler of your 8th House placed? For instance, you may find that you have a Pisces 8th House. Pisces ruling planet is Jupiter. The Chart Report would show you in which House your Jupiter is placed. Perhaps your Jupiter is in your 2nd House. The placement of your 8th House planetary ruler will tell you how your Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity karma will be experienced by you in this lifetime. So, in our example, if your ruling 8th House planet is Jupiter and placed in your 2nd House (”Wealth/Finances”) of Virgo, this favors the ability to generate income from ‘others’ such as inheritance. Keep in mind that as the planets have a range of values, so do placement of planets in the houses. Below are some indications of each House: Planet that rules the 8th House is in your …
How your Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity Karma is shaped
1st House
A great range of fortunes: if strong (e.g. in its own sign in the 1st), it brings a skill for the occult, dream work, insights into the psyche as well as longevity. If afflicted, the opposite prevails. Must be precise in dealings with government.
2nd House
Ability to earn income from ‘unearned’ sources. If afflicted, can bring addictions and speech difficulties. Must guard against critical speech. Must maintain balanced diet.
3rd House
Brings metaphysics into creative endeavors. Can b ring difficulties with siblings or health problems to them. Must eliminate abusive language and channel speech in positive direction.
4th House
Can dampen happiness and relations with mother. Spiritual practice brings capacity to cultivate inner contentment and transcend material attachments. Must become practical in purchase of cars and not spend excessively.
5th House
Creates obstacles in having children. Favorable for making money through speculative ventures and entrepreneurial endeavors. Good for learning new things and does well to take courses throughout life. Has real charity of heart toward poor and those without high status.
6th House
Ability to overcome jealous adversaries. Favors healing ability. Possibility of chronic health issues. May have some difficult employers which they can use to develop humility.
7th House
Spouse can have 8th house interests and career: research & development, investigation, metaphysics. May fail in bu siness before succeeding.
8th House
Longevity, money through inheritance or ‘luck’, charismatic persona, deep interest/knowledge in metaphysics. Excellent ability to influence others which they must use in positive manner.
9th House
Favors mentorship from father figure, possible paternal inheritance. Must guard against renunciate tendencies and learn to support group success.
10th House
Bring 8th house interests to career: psychology/psychiatry, R &D, investigation. Can do difficult things and triumph. May have some periods of poverty.
11th House
Favors positive outcomes from speculative adventures through friends. Has influential friends. Can bring difficulties to siblings.
12th House
Favors long distance travel (esp. foreign lands), spiritual attainment. Health away from home should be guarded. Interest in religious matters. Must guard against unnecessary expenses.
By means of another example, if your Eighth House is Aquarius, then your planetary ruler is Saturn. When you look at your chart, you see that Saturn is placed in its own sign of Aquarius in the 8th House. Saturn, being the planet of longevity, in the house of longevity, brings you the promise of a long life.
Summary At this point, you now have an understanding of: 1. 2. 3. 4.
What sign rules your 8th House What planets, if any, are in your 8th house What planet rules your 8th house; and In which house your ruling 8th house planet is placed in your chart.
This will give you a good basic comprehension of which signs and planets are influencing your transformations, obstacles and longevity. If you have 2 or more planets in your 8th House, look to which of the planets are weak and causing you difficulties based on the descriptions of the planets above. Then remedy that planet!
When Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity Karma Become Active Overcoming obstacles and sustaining strong health are generally an on-going interest for most of us. But there are times when the lessons and opportunities for growth in these areas are most pronounced. To see if you are in a period especially influencing your 8th house issues, run your “Planetary Influence” report in Astroved for free. This report will tell you your “major” and “minor” planetary period, called Dasha (major) and Bukti (minor). If your major or minor planet is either the Ruler of your Eighth House or in the Eighth House, this will be a time of increased focus on 8th house conditions. If the planet is good for you, look for opportunities for transformational change through the loosing of old boundaries. If it is unfavorable, then there can be chronic health issues or challenges with reputation or moral conduct.
8th
House
Remedies
What Can I do About my 8th House Afflictions? There are several option to remedy ill effects of the planets affecting your Eighth house. Mantras: There are secret mantras to help appease a planet that is destined to cause you problems. The powerful and secret mantra to improve your 8th house affairs can be found on the Personal Transformation Video for Level 2.
There are also planetary remedies you can do based upon your newfound analysis. First, to strengthen your Eighth house, you can chant the mantra of the planet that rules your Eigth house. The mantras for each house can be found on the Astroved site. Astroved is unique in that it also offers “Virtual Poojas” that combine Mantra and Visual depictions of the planets. This is another powerful way to win the grace of a planet that is not in your favor. Click hereto try a virtual pooja now for free. Alternative Ways to Propitiate a Planet You can propitiate a planet on the day of your 8th house ruler. For instance if Mars is the ruler of your 8th House (i.e. Gemini or Virgo), then on Wednesday, the day ruled by Mars, you can try fasting during daylight hours, but eat before sunrise and after sundown or remain vegetarian the entire day.
The Eighth House: Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity What
is
the
8th
House?
In the House 7 Makeover, we covered marriage, relationships, partnerships and moral conduct. Now, House 8 covers primarily transformations, obstacles, longevity and legacy, as well as chronic health issues (versus acute health issues related to the 6th house). Signs, on the other hand, are filters that color how the Houses and planets behave. This newsletter will cover the sign of Scorpio, which is considered the natural 8th House of the Zodiac. That means that the sign of Scorpio naturally colors things in line with the qualities of the 8th House.
Let us begin by covering the general significators of the 8th house and what they influence in your life. Then in the 2nd week, we show you how to examine your own chart (and others) and find which planets are influencing your 8th house. As we progress through the final 2 weeks, you will be guided through a powerful meditation and transformation workshop that will enable you to improve your ability to overcome obstacles, create smooth transitions and transformations, and improve your health. Your own personal 8th House is the subject of the next newsletter. General
Characteristics
of
the
8th
House
The Eighth House is known as the house of “Transformation, Obstacles & Longevity”. It is one of the moksha houses, a house of enlightenment, indicating what must be changed, left behind or transmuted for purification of the identity and spiritual liberation. It is a house of great mystery, the hidden depths of the persona, carrying the highest and lowest of human expression and experience. A strong 8th house indicates a healthy mental and physical constitution, ease in overcoming challenges that naturally occur in life, and longevity. The hidden depths of the 8th house also bring the karmic undertow of criminal intent and criminal behavior. It is a house of both sexual deviancy and kundalini rising as well as the continuum between these two points. Whereas the 7th house is the sexual relationship between two people, the 8th house is sexuality and the sexual act. If this house is disturbed, it can bring sexual deviancy. If it is strong and healthy, and the individual is on a high spiritual path, it can bring the capacity for tantra, a science developed by the Siddhas to transform sexual energy into spiritual energy; thus the transformative potentiality latent in the 8th house becomes realized. The range of kundalini describes the range of potentialities held through the 8th house. Kundalini just awakened but difficult to control is expressed as the Goddess Kali. This is associated with the subconscious mind (things hidden). When this energy has become controlled and brings peace, it is the Goddess Durga (death and destruction). When fully awakened and manifesting as positive creative (transformative) power, it becomes Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, and other forms of Mother Divine. The 8th bhava can also bring psychic abilities. As with any gifts, and especially these, proper unfoldment is crucial for unlocking their highest benefits. This includes having correct intention in using them. Else, misery and psychological disturbance prevail. It is the house of the dream world and can bestow the ability to remember and interpret dreams. As the “house of death”, in indicates longevity and also the capacity to experience samadhi, both expressions of the ‘dying’ of individual consciousness, and dissolving back into universal consciousness. Thus, St. Paul’s famous description: “I die daily.” Materially, it is the house of all things hidden. This includes hidden mental and psychological disturbances, hidden wealth and serious diseases. It also concerns ‘unearned wealth’ such as well as lotteries, inheritances, and gains and losses from the stock market. As a secretive house, it involves research & development, investigative and intelligence activities. Hidden agendas and motives underpin criminal behavior, or unethical dealings. Certain planets
placed in the 8th bhava can bring a tendency to be underhanded and dishonest. As a house of legacy, it is also a house of scandal (negative legacy). It is the house of transforming consciousness. As such, it holds the potentiality for drug addiction as well as nirvana (bliss consciousness). The seeking for experience beyond ego boundaries is defined by the 8th house. It is conceivable that an individual who has overcome addiction can then transmute 8th house karma to experience samadhi which is the 8th limb of yoga. Your personal 8th house – its ruling planet and chart position, planets influencing the 8th house and its Lord (ruling planet) will also give clues as to your own Achilles heel. These will also indicate benefits given by the 8th house, such as a long, healthy life. Keep in mind that as we evolve, so, too, do our planetary qualities and influences. Characteristics
of
Scorpio,
the
Natural
8th
House
Scorpio, Vrishchika , is the 8th sign in the zodiac, a water sign, and the natural 8th house. Mars is the ruler of Scorpio, giving its qualities to the 8th house as well. And like the 8th house, Scorpio deals with what is hidden. Therein lies its potential for both creativity and danger. Scorpio can be tenacious, vindictive, selfish and determined. It produces warriors, military, policemen, and athletes. Physically, it is the genitals and anus. Scorpios tend to be secretive, intense, intelligent, perceptive but cautious, very passionate and sexual. If afflicted, there can be deviancy, underhandedness and a tendency to temper and violence. It’s important for a Scorpio not to get stuck in negative emotions such as jealousy, anger or attachment; as well as in the 3rd chakra of personal power. These will interfere with development of their highest qualities and bring pain. The quest for Scorpios is to surrender to their hearts. Then things will flow properly as they are operating from their true strength. Mars
as
the
Ruler
of
the
Natural
8th
House
Mars is a planet of intense creative energy and extroverted emotions. It is a planet of great passion, intensity and force. Mars represents brothers, friends and associates. It brings power, strength, courage and aggressiveness. It can also bring devotion and loyalty. When strong, it brings will, determination and strength to follow through on personal goals. W hen weak, it brings jealousy, competition, violence, a controlling nature and self-destruction. Someone with a successful military career would most likely have a strongly placed Mars. The positive traits of Mars give a strong logical mind and oratory skills which lend themselves to success as a lawyer or politician. Mars’ mechanical and technical abilities makes for strong scientists, engineers, mechanics and chemists. Mars can give athletic success and excellence with martial arts. Mars rules machines and anything technical. He governs work, research and material
pursuits. His passionate nature yearns for union, but his overbearing side often makes that illusive. He is ambitious, zealous and can be arrogant, impulsive and inflexible. Saturn with Mars inhibits Martian energy and drives. Jupiter enhances them. It governs blood, menstrual cycle, accidents, burns and physical vitality. The best house placement for Mars is the 1st, 6th or 10th houses. Saturn
as
the
Indicator
of
the
8th
House
As the planetary significator for death and longevity, he becomes the karaka for the 8th house. Saturn brings its qualities of heaviness and serpent wisdom, the ‘grim reaper’ of the planet family. He casts a shadow over materiality so that Truth may reveal Itself. He is the great abnegator, denier, of self-expression, in favor of discovering Self-expression. The placement and health of Saturn in the chart bring insights into 8th house karma. Planets
Placed
in
Scorpio
The moon is debilitated in Scorpio. No planet is exalted in Scorpio. Some schools of thought say Ketu becomes exalted in Scorpio. Remember that when assessing a chart, multiple factors must be taken into consideration. No one effect, such as planetary position in a sign or house, will be the sole indicator of fortunes and influences. In general, one must assess the strength of the house, its indicator, and its lord and occupants, as well as other planetary influences and the Dasha and Bukti you are running. The following are general indications for when a particular planet is posited in the sign of Scorpio. If you have a planet or planets in Scorpio that are in good condition then the negative affects can be lessened. Likewise, if the planets are afflicted, the positive effects would be lessened or negated. The chart must always be considered in the aggregate. Sun
in
Scorpio
When the Sun is here, the person’s actions, represented by the Sun, will be Venus-like. They would be involved with arts. Their careers would flourish in Taurus-like slow steady established occupations or businesses. They will be able to accumulate wealth over time, slowly attaining returns in conservative, long term investments. Moon
in
Scorpio
When the Moon is here, the person’s emotions, represented by the Moon, will be Venus-like. This would be a even personality who is attractive and popular, but quiet. When the persistent quality of Taurus is linked with the Moon’s emotions it can lead to possessiveness or jealousy – not wanting to let go. Mercury
in
Scorpio
Witty, clever-spoken, bold, enjoys discovering underlying causes and mysteries. If afflicted can be obstinate, crafty, malicious, selfish, tendency to over indulge. Will likely use mental acumen in life work, such as chemistry, alchemy, metallurgy, detective, military. Such people may have interest to study spirituality and must guard against being reckless.
Venus
in
Scorpio
Independent, artistic, proud, sensual, extravagant, money gains through others. If afflicted, difficulty with opposite sex, potential for lack of restraint or modesty. Potential for great psychic intuition. Must guard against quarreling or seeking revenge. Is refreshed by visiting scenic places. Mars
in
Scorpio
In its own sign here, Mars makes the individual clever, diplomatic, strong memory (for details), proud, aggressive, self-assured and successful in life. If afflicted, over indulgent, haughty and cruel. Great potential for owning property as well as natural talents with occult arts. Energetic and must keep that energy gui ded in positive directions. Jupiter
in
Scorpio
The individual will possess perseverance and elegant manners, good imagination and appreciation for elegance, be exacting, passionate and zealous. If afflicted, superior air, selfish, imprudent. Money is gained through Scorpio occupations (see above). Usually has a strong appearance. Must guard against vindictive tendencies. Can be very hard working. Saturn
in
Scorpio
The individual is adventurous, forceful and strong willed. Can succeed and influence others through unseen ways and channels. If afflicted, rash, hard-hearted, arrogant, over-bearing , unhealthy and violent. Not favorable for public office. Must guard against sarcastic speech. Can have genuine interest in the occult which they must use for the welfare of others. Must be very careful in using fire or weapons. Now that we have understood some of the characteristics of 8th House, the sign of Scorpio, and the planets that it favors, test your knowledge with the quiz below!
