Jupiter in Leo, Jupiter in the 8th House

Jupiter in Leo ♌︎ in the natal chart

Personality Traits: Jupiter in Leo in the natal chart is proud and gives you an extra special leonine quality to your personality. You have a big heart with this placement and give generously of yourself to others. At times you may allow your emotions to get the best of you or have a tendency to exaggerate situations. You make an excellent storyteller and are frequently attracted to myth, tarot, and the hero’s journey. 

Wealth: You have a love of gambling with this placement. Betting on sports or other casino games gives you a thrill like no other. You are a lot of fun to be around as you like to spend lavishly on luxuries. The charismatic nature of Jupiter in Leo gives you the upper hand in many money making scenarios. You stand to win a lot with this placement. 

Indulgences: Jupiter in Leo individuals tend to indulge in all aspects of life. You can be boisterous and very outgoing playing up your magnetic personality. People with this placement often love getting attention and being recognized for their accomplishments. You love being a spectator to a dramatic event whether that is a sports match, a political event, or a movie release you always enjoy being a part of the excitement.

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.