Pallas in Leo, Pallas in the 8th House

Pallas in Leo

Pallas in Leo understand aesthetics and will go a long way to make themselves stand out in a crowd. They understand group dynamics and will find a way to both fit in and stand out at the same time. The Leo Pallas wants to be heard and understood, and will take a bold approach to get their point across. They need to make sure their pride does not turn into arrogance as it could potentially cause a negative reaction in other people. However, if they learn the proper balance, the Pallas Leo can be a very influential and charismatic person. They are able to reach a high point on a social ladder and use their position to help improve lives and add an artistic flair to the world. The Pallas Leo can be very courageous when it comes to speaking out strongly about what they like and dislike about the world, and can use their platform to help bring about positive change.

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.