North Node in Leo ♌︎
The North Node in Leo in the natal chart is symbolic of a soul urge towards learning to take the lead, have willpower, and develop confidence. The zodiac sign of Leo is associated with the heart. Individuals with this placement are looking to find courage. You may find yourself in situations that require you to be the hero or make a tough decision.
Having the North Node in Leo is pushing you towards developing you sense of identity in order to create positive change and influence others. You are being asked to be the ring leader and with this you have potential to make a huge impact.
The point opposite the North Node, your South Node, is in Aquarius. This indicates you may have been in past situations where you went along with the crowd and tended to follow more than lead. You may have felt that you have not paid attention to your own convictions throughout your life journey. The spirit of the North Node in Leo will put you in situations in which you will have to learn how to stand on your own will. You will be calling the shots without fear.
North Node in the 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.