Ceres in Aries, Ceres in the 8th House

Ceres in Aries

Ceres in Taurus makes someone very straightforward and a go getter. They aren’t afraid to speak their mind and do what is necessary to make sure they get their way. However, while the can come across as brash, they do need nurturing and affection. They may not show it to the outside world, but they need cared for just like any other person. They also want their partner and family to feel very safe and protected, and will go to great lengths to make sure that they are. The Ceres Aries does not want to appear weak or soft. No, they want to appear strong to others so that they aren’t taken advantage of. The Aries in Ceres needs to stay active and on the move. When they are active, they are able to stay busy and pretend as if they don’t need or want any help. However, they do want care from others. Ceres is very maternal and Aries in Ceres would do well to nurture their motherly side and develop a bit more gentleness.

8th House

Keywords: The keywords associated with the 8th house include death, transformation, secrets, mystery, macabre, shared finances or resources, legacies, taxes, owed money, uncovered trauma, healing, and psychology.  

Succedent House Type: A Succedent house type is ruled by a fixed sign. Scorpio is the fixed water sign ruling the 8th house. 

The meaning of the 8th house has evolved significantly over time. Traditionally this house was associated with taxes, legacies, and shared resources. It is believed that due to its associations with legacies and inheritance this has contributed to the modern 8th house associations with death. Beyond the literal definition of death, it can also represent transformation, cycles of life, and major life endings/beginnings. 

The perspective of the 8th house is broad and psychologically based in most modern astrological interpretations. It symbolizes how you relate to others on a deeply emotional level. This house is associated with secrets but also shared resources and taxes. 

Trying to relate all of these themes together is what gives the 8th house is intense mystery. When you are working in the 8th house you are often working through some kind of emotional trauma. How you relate to the life, death, and sharing your experiences and resources with another are all 8th house endeavors.