Mars in Aquarius ♒︎ in the Natal Chart
Archetypes: Anarchist, Visionary, Rebel
What Drives You: Mars in Aquarius in the natal chart will influence the native to have a flair of rebellion. It is not so much that you want to go against the grain but you have an innate drive towards doing so. You have a sense that this is destiny and you are the ambassador of the people. As a Mars in Aquarius individual you serve a valuable role to society by bringing awareness to social issues that need fixing.
You do not shy away from conflict with this placement but rather embrace the raw passion of fighting for the underdog. Nothing motivates you more than creating social change or having a run in with authority. There is an anarchist nature about you that is driving everything you do. You choose not to live by other people’s rules but instead your own convictions. As a Mars in Aquarius individual you have made your peace with the idea that you will not fit in. You were not made to follow the crowd. You are a visionary.
Sexuality: Your sexuality is typically expressed through a desire for friendship. You are turned on by experimentation connecting to sex in a somewhat intellectual manner. Throughout life you may find your sexual preferences shift dramatically.
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.
