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The 12 Houses in Astrology

Eighth House

The Eighth House covers what you share deeply with others: intimacy, joint finances, inheritance and personal transformation.

  • transformation
  • intimacy
  • shared resources
  • depth
  • renewal

Life areas

Shared money and debts, inheritance, emotional and physical intimacy, trust, secrets and inner change.

Planets in this house

Planets placed here bring intensity to how you merge with others and how you go through change.

An empty house

With no planets in the Eighth House, read the sign on its cusp and its ruler to see how you share and trust.

Natural sign and planet

Scorpio is the natural sign. Modern astrology names Pluto as the natural ruler, traditional astrology Mars.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the Eighth House linked to transformation?

Because it covers what you merge with others, such as intimacy, shared resources and inheritance, and that kind of sharing changes people.

Which sign is linked to the Eighth House?

Scorpio. Its modern ruler is Pluto; the traditional one is Mars.

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Eighth House in Astrology: Meaning | Faltastik