Jupiter in Sagittarius, Jupiter in the 8th House

Jupiter in Sagittarius ♐︎ in the natal chart

Personality Traits: Jupiter in Sagittarius in the natal chart tends to be a very magnanimous position. Jupiter is the ruling planet of Sagittarius making this a very strong placement. 

You are very generous and deeply enjoy the company of others. This placement can make you a very jolly person. There is a natural dignity about you along with an air of an elevated social status. You are often very well spoken having well developed ideas and philosophies.

Wealth: Jupiter in Sagittarius individuals tend to not concern themselves with wealth and finances. You often desire to be wealthy but look for stealthy ways to achieve the results you are looking for. Be cautious not to fall for a get rich quick scheme or other hollow endeavor. 

Indulgences: You love to indulge yourself in all of the debauchery and pleasures in life. Jupiter in Sagittarius people tend to do things in excess. If for example you like video games you will tend to play a game until all levels are complete sacrificing other areas of responsibility to do so. You are an all or nothing person. People with Jupiter in Sagittarius are a lot of fun to be around and definitely the life of any party.

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.