Moon in Scorpio, Moon in the 8th House

Scorpio ♏︎ Moon in the Natal Chart 

The natal chart Scorpio Moon sign is highly perceptive and aware of the motivation of others. You desire to keep your emotions deeply private often finding you need a few close confidants to open up to. As a Scorpio Moon you need an outlet for pent up energy. There is a sensuality and seductive quality to your interactions with others. 

Element: The Scorpio Moon is associated with the water element. This gives an emotional and passionate overtone to your personality. In order to feel secure with someone you need loyalty. You take your relationships very seriously as you deeply invest yourself emotionally in everything. 

Mood: The Scorpio Moon sign has a tendency to be a lone wolf, moody at times. There is an element of surrender regarding your mood. You are a natural opportunist modifying your mood to suit your situation. 

Nurturing Your Moon Sign: You can nurture your Moon sign by giving yourself a lot of time to research a topic or idea. You are naturally investigative therefore valuing your skills in these areas will honor the expression of your Moon sign. Scorpio Moons like to get lost in fantasy as well role playing, watching TV crime shows, or daydreaming.

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.