posted September 21, 2006 03:02 PM              

The Eighth House is commonly referred to as the House of Sex. This House delves into relationships -- interactions with another and how certain aspects of those interactions can take on a more communal nature. It speaks to what our relationships will bring us and how we can get the most out of them.
Returning to this House's emphasis on sex, it's important to note that the French refer to an orgasm as 'le petit mort' or 'the little death.' When we reach that exalted state of communion, we leave a little of ourselves behind -- die a small death. One can also choose to view this as growth, a new beginning, the rebirth of the soul or a gain for the partnership. The Eighth House is an equal-opportunity House, placing sex, death and rebirth on the same level playing field and acknowledging the viability and importance of all three. We will all experience death and rebirth as part of our lives: failed relationships leading to new ones, career changes, a new hairstyle. We are regenerated and reborn with each new phase and should welcome them.

Shared resources also fall within the Eighth House: inheritance, alimony, taxes, insurance, support from another. Financial support as well as spiritual, emotional and physical support are addressed by this House. While our relationships share many of the aforementioned things, they also have their own dynamics and grow from within (we grow through our sexuality as well as through other more tangible means). That said, much as our relationships are expansive, they also have certain constraints, many which are placed on them by society. Again, taxes, alimony and the joint nature of assets come to mind. Yes, with every opportunity we have, we may face a restriction along with it. Once again, death and rebirth.

In keeping with the transforming nature of this House, rituals are highlighted. Every group has its own way of peering in and looking deep into the soul and the past, if only to get a sense of what we truly are. What quality will our rituals take on? Exalted states or metamorphoses? What secrets do we keep and why? How we manage our interactions, relationships and rituals is important to the Eighth House -- will we be honest, effective and responsible? Will the riches generated by our relationships benefit the group (company, humankind) as a whole? Our legacies are key to this House: how we conduct ourselves now, and how that will play out for all time.

The Eighth House is ruled by the Sign Scorpio and the Planets Mars and Pluto.

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I have Mercury in Scorpio in the 8th house....dirty thoughts....

posted September 21, 2006 03:06 PM            

and all those too
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posted September 21, 2006 03:13 PM              

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I have Mercury in Scorpio in the 8th house....dirty thoughts....

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posted September 21, 2006 03:24 PM              

I have 5 planets in Scorp in 7th house, Aries rising and two planets in Taurus....

I am obsessed with it...sex...that is....

My hubbie has Venus in 8th in Cancer...he is hot too...!!!

posted September 21, 2006 03:46 PM              

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I have Jupiter in 8th House. No wonder I "get lucky" all the time

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posted September 21, 2006 03:48 PM              

You guys are wonderful....a real tonic...love the humour on this thread....keep it up...hahaha...

posted September 21, 2006 04:23 PM              

Sue,

posted September 21, 2006 05:30 PM            

The 8th house seems to have lots of things it influences: sex, transformation, power, seeking out the hidden, inheritances, fascination with the occult/New Age, fascination with death, etc.

Your 8th house placements are likely what brought you to this board. Scorp/8th house energy is everywhere here.

Placements in the 8th indicate that you may be transformed through sex. Doesn't necessarily that you'll be obsessed with it.

With your Sun in the 8th, you may have a passion for discovering yourself. You may also dream about ways that you might be able to transform the world in some way.

posted September 21, 2006 06:23 PM            

The reason the 8th house is associated with sex is because of the procreation factor.
Sex, death and regeneration.
the cycle, being born, procreation, and death (regeneration).

It has nothing to do with being sexy, lustful, or good in the sack.
You find these traits with planatary aspects. (and not neccesarily coming from planets in the 8th house)

posted September 21, 2006 08:26 PM            

Hi Tigerlily
Uranus is exalted and Pluto is home in the 8th. Uranus is the astrologer.

acoustic, this is wrong
" Placements in the 8th indicate that you may be transformed through sex"

posted September 21, 2006 08:55 PM            

strong inner-aspects are the aspects his Moon makes to your planets.
also called Comparative aspects.

Look to see if any of your planets fall in his 8th house and then look to see which of his planets are aspecting.

posted September 21, 2006 09:38 PM            

The same applies to his chart he has Aquarius on the descendant Uranus ruling
His nadir is 16 Scorpio 29 and your Uranus 24 scorpio 12 which is another (wide) conjunction
Congratulations lucky girl.
you also have the Sun (his)/Moon (you) conjunction.
A lot of nice inner-aspects
Peri has a great thread on soul mates, I'll look and see if I can't find it.

posted September 22, 2006 12:39 PM              

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...acoustic, this is wrong
" Placements in the 8th indicate that you may be transformed through sex"

Transformed into what? A phoenix???
You make it sound like if someone brings you to orgasm you become someone/something else. No.
You do not become suddenly "enlightened"...

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Actually, AG is right in what he said. Sex, in its very nature is a death and rebirth process. The orgasm is even referred to as a "little death" and there are entire mystical systems that are based on the sexual process. Kundalini sexual practices are all about sexual transformation of this type. And, it is not a matter of making a person "become someone/something else"...instead, it is a matter sexually transforming into more of who they are (think of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly). In addition, AG was quite correct to indicate that this "may" happen. Not everyone with planets in the eighth house can experience sexual, mystical transformation. But SOME can.

In fairness,