Pallas in Taurus, Pallas in the 8th House

Pallas in Taurus

Pallas in Taurus is very down to earth and oriented in the material world. The Pallas Taurus wants things to make sense and wants to create a great and stable home environment for its loved ones to live in. They will do everything they can to make sure the material needs of those close to them are taken care of. They are able to put in the work and make sure that they contribute in social causes and politics. They want a fair and just world, and they will do just enough to make sure they are making an impact on the world around them. They take their time when making a decision, and usually don’t jump to conclusions that don’t make sense. They take in the environment around them and can transform it if they so choose. They may come up with art or music that best implements their sense of style and express it with their own earthy tones to the rest of 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.