Midheaven in Leo ♌︎ in the natal chart
Public Life: A person with the Midheaven in the sign of Leo in the natal chart possesses a very charismatic and bossy attitude in the public eye. You prefer to be the one in charge and calling the shots! With this placement you make an excellent actor, public speaker, or influencer. People are attracted to your energy and want to know what you are going to do next. You often choose a career that has a great deal of creativity, leadership expectations, and financial opportunities.
Career Possibilities: With your Midheaven in the sign of Leo you enjoy doing work that draws positive attention for your skills and talents. Some careers or jobs you may be drawn to include: actor, comedian, talk show host, venture capitalist, influencer, solider, security guard, chief executive officer, manager, banker, singer, musician, bartender, cyclist, teacher, events organizer, fashion designer, impersonator, athlete, soccer player, restaurant/bar owner, filmmaker, producer, writer, lawyer, stockbroker, or motivational speaker.
Ruling Planet: Your Midheaven point on Leo is ruled by the Sun. This indicates a very solar and positive energy to your nature. You naturally seem lit up and have a spark about you that people love. This placement indicates someone who is often greatly admired and appreciated especially when you share your talents, perspectives, and spirit with the world.
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.