Ceres in Libra, Ceres in the 8th House

Ceres in Libra

Ceres in Libra uses beauty in order to make the life around them feel more nurtured and cared for. They have a way of expressing themselves and hope that others around them are able to do the same. The Ceres Libra wants you to take in all the experiences around you and figure out a way to enjoy them and not take them for granted. It is important not to take anything for granted. The Ceres Libra enjoys beauty and wants to get others involved. They do not expect recognition for their contributions, but they would love to be invited to other parties and events that allow them to be free and express themselves. The Ceres in Libra believes in justice and will go out of their way to defend those they believe can’t defend themselves. They will be diplomatic in their approach to making sure that true justice is carried out and figure out a way to make the right results happen.

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.