Pluto in Virgo ♍︎
Last Transit: Years1957-1971
The Pluto in Virgo in the natal chart generation is here to bring attention to healing the physical body. Individuals born during this generation may have compulsions around health and cleanliness. There may be particular obsessions or rituals in grooming, eating, or overall wellness. This generation is concerned about the environment and the relationships we have to the planet. Many people of the Pluto in Virgo generation have brought societal attention to environmental issues. They are very concerned with the health of the planet and the use of resources. Pluto in Virgo individuals need to watch for falling into cynical or depressive moods in their search for healing and perfection. You are coming to terms with your very human essence. Through ritual and routine you are finding that life does not need to be nor is it meant to be perfect. You feel humbled and awed by the gift that is life. Transformational healing is possible as you experience the intense changes Pluto brings in and out of your life. Pluto in Virgo individuals are looking for fulfillment within the systems that have been set up. You have very close ties to Earth’s energy and are often very supportive of the people in your life.
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.