Pluto in Leo ♌︎
Last Transit: Years 1938-1957
For those who have Pluto in Leo in the natal chart they are driven to create a unique identity in the world, desiring recognition and approval for the choices they undertake. There is a distinct focus on oneself with this generation. Their mission is to help heal any over attachments to ego society may be carrying. The individuals born during this Pluto transit have the potential for immense power and influence over the people in their lives. They are tasked with keeping their power in check, ensuring they are not working to be dominant in something just for the sake of it. Pluto in Leo is here to exercise their relationship to authority. Where Pluto is in the natal chart provides the opportunity for transformation on a personal and social level. Pluto brings intense energy to the creative potential of the individual. It allows for deep and moody attachments to one’s emotions in order to be expressed through a multitude of outlets. The lesson to overcome with Pluto in Leo is that of personal insecurity. When individuals with this placement learn to develop the skills and passions they are drawn towards true happiness in oneself can be discovered.
Pluto 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.