Ceres in Pisces, Ceres in the 8th House

Ceres in Pisces

Ceres in Pisces is a very sensual and emotional sign. They have a deep well of emotions that they save for those closest to them. They find a way to care about others and nurture them through their feelings and warmth. For those lucky enough to get through to a Ceres in Pisces, they will need to know that their care is reciprocated. They want someone that is going to be there and isn’t afraid to explore the depths with them. They want to be recognized for how much seriousness and dedication they put into a relationship. They also want others to be there for them in their time of need. If they don’t have anyone else they can feel abandoned and lost. The Ceres Pisces has a vivid imagination and they sometimes use it as a way to escape the world if they feel it is too overwhelming or asking too much from them. The Pisces Ceres will usually be able to express themselves nonverbally to the ones they care about.

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.