Ceres in Scorpio
Ceres in Scorpio is a deeply emotional sign and will go to great depths to understand the emotions of others. They are very transformative and will figure out ways to nurture this out of the people around them that are close to them. The Ceres in Scorpio wants to make sure that others are being taken care of emotionally. They need to also make sure they have a nurturer around them as well that will help bring out their feelings in a safe and comfortable way. The are able to control the emotions of others around them possibly better than they can control themselves. They can come off a bit demanding in order to get their needs met, and if they aren’t being given attention or having their needs met properly, they can become suspicious. Yes, this type can become very jealous and controlling as a way to get their way. Be on the watch for possessiveness, but the Ceres in Scorpio ultimately just wants to be loved in the same ways they love others.
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.