Moon in Libra, Moon in the 8th House

Libra ♎︎ Moon in the Natal Chart

The Libra Moon sign in the natal chart is expressed as a subconscious drive to people please. You will often find yourself desiring a partner in everything you do. A Libra Moon sign native will dislike doing anything alone and will often enjoy having a large group of friends around. 

Element: Air is the element associated with the Libra Moon. With an air Moon sign you will have a tendency to intellectualize your feelings instead of experiencing them. You want things to be pleasant and may deny yourself having a full range of emotional expression if you think that will disturb the peace. 

Mood: You tend to be in a very positive mood all around and when possible are attracted to life events and situations that allow for ease. You avoid crisis or intense situations if possible. You have good instincts regarding social situations with a natural charm and elegance about you. 

Nurturing Your Moon Sign: The Libra Moon is nurtured by having conversations with others. You can talk to anyone and will find a common ground for discussion. You enjoy experiencing fine arts, culture, and music scenes to keep your Libra Moon entertained and happy.

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.