Chiron in Gemini ♊︎ in the natal chart
Wound: Chiron in Gemini in the natal chart indicates a soul wound in which you over think emotions and have trouble seeing the depth of the human spirit. You may struggle with being misunderstood or having your intentions misinterpreted by others. This placement implies being very analytical to the point that you easily fall into stereotyping or categorizing everyone and everything. You may put yourself in a box which can contain self limiting beliefs. The boundaries of your thought process tend to be quite fixed and you at times desire to be more open than your mind will allow.
Healing Gifts: You have the healing gift of awakening ideas in others. When people talk to you they feel empowered, bold, and like they have gained a deeper insight into their own life circumstances. You have the unique ability to draw people out of their ruts of negative thinking. Chiron in Gemini represents a muse like quality where you inspire and motivate others to expand their world view and thought patterns. You have an openness about you that helps others feel justified in asking questions. Individuals with this placement often have the gift of assisting other’s on spiritual journeys or through powerful spiritual awakenings.
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.