Mars in Capricorn ♑︎ in the Natal Chart
Archetypes: Emperor, Soldier, Administrator
What Drives You: Mars in Capricorn in the natal chart individuals are driven by a desire for achievement. This is a fortuitous position as the dense energy of Capricorn is able to temper the impulsive nature of Mars. This placement brings out efficiency in the individual. You are able to hone in on the task at hand and get the job done.
This placement is typically a signature of leadership as well. You are able to support people while also driving the mission behind the group you are leading. One of your archetypes is the emperor as you can guide with understanding of the bigger picture.
Mars in Capricorn will influence you to be an extremely hard worker. The conflict oriented nature of Mars can be channeled into dedication, hard work, and constructive tasks; Capricorn’s favorites. There is a tendency towards stubbornness with this placement adding to the tenaciousness of your personality profile.
Sexuality: A Mars in Capricorn individual will have a lusty side hiding under the surface. Due to the stoic nature of Capricorn there may be tendency for pent up sexual tension. Mars in Capricorn can help release this lusty side of you. You will secretly get off on raunchy sex and wild escapades.
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.