Mars in Gemini, Mars in the 8th House

Mars in Gemini ♊︎ in the Natal Chart

Archetypes: Politician, Comedian, Trickster

What Drives You: If you have Mars in Gemini in your natal chart you are driven by wanting to make a good impression. You will have a unique expression that does well in politics or comedy. An individual with this Mars placement will have great comedic timing with an impeccable sense of humor. 

You will be somewhat of a showman looking to please the crowd you are “performing” for. 

Mars in Gemini individuals typically make great politicians. You have a keen instinct to know what to say to the right people, able to make a case for your position quite easily. Other people may be curious how you got to where you are but you know all it took was impressing the right people. 

There is some energy of the archetype of the trickster with this placement. That means you are channeling the energy of ancient gods in mythology such as Loki, Hermes, and Mercury. These deities played with people’s emotions; however, it was always for an underlying good cause. You help people see their way through difficult times through humor, jokes, and maybe some tricks of the mind. 

Sexuality: Mars in Gemini individuals typically have a fun and varied sex life. You tend to be very flirty sometimes giving off the impression you are available when you are not.

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.