Lilith in Aries, Lilith in the 8th House

Lilith in Aries

Lilith in Aries feels shame for asserting themselves. They may feel like they are leading others without asking and feel guilty about doing so. They may feel shame around having selfish needs or wants. If they see others displaying Aries traits, they may feel jealous that they are exhibiting them without feeling like they are getting in trouble for doing so. They feel very hesitant to take the lead, but at the same time they really want to do so. So, they bury this feeling, but it leads to it being repressed and them feeling resentment for not taking action. This can lead to extremes in either direction. Lilith in Aries despises being told what to do. If they are able to properly harness the energy of Lilith Aries, it can be very powerful. They may need to work hard to find the proper balance, and this may be developed much later in life. The Lilith in Aries will be very aggressive about their goals and will work very hard to achieve them.

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.