Saturn in Gemini ♊︎ in the natal chart
Work Style: Saturn in Gemini in the natal chart gives the native a very focused mindset. You are able to concentrate for hours, very good at memorization, and categorization. Individuals with this placement are extremely observant of their environments and the data being shared between people. You may tend to be shy and enjoy working on solo projects that require your complete mental focus. Saturn in Gemini people make are excellent at making lists, manuals, or data file sorting. There is an imaginative quality you can bring to mathematics or other linear frames of thought.
Life Lesson: The life lesson of Saturn in Gemini is learning to overcome the anxiety of speaking your mind for fear that your ideas will be misunderstood. You may keep their thoughts to themselves out of concern that other people will not accept or believe what they know. You often dislike small talk and are looking to connect deeply with others. You are contemplative and good at making connections between ideas. Saturn in Gemini individuals often feel their family and siblings acceptance of their choices is very important. You are learning to accept yourself regardless of what other people say or think about you.
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.