Leo ♌︎ Sun in the Natal Chart
Symbol: Lion
Element: Fire
Key Phrase: I will
Ruling Planet: the Sun
If you have a Leo Sun sign in your natal chart then there is a definite solar quality to your being. Your symbol is the lion and you demonstrate this through your charismatic and amorous personality. A Leo’s energy tends to be irresistible to others if not somewhat overpowering.
You have natural leadership qualities and enjoy filling the roles in life you need to play. There is a feeling that you are acting out the circumstances of your life in a never ending drama of creativity and spontaneity. There is a courageous confidence about your personality. Other’s will fall loyal to your causes and you find you can be quite influential.
The element associated with Leo is fire giving you a leg up in sports or competitions. There is passion behind everything you do and sense of gallantry in life’s pursuits. You are naturally likable and that can get you far in life. With many friends and an active social life you feel you are playing out your identity just as you should be.
The ruling planet of Leo is the Sun. This luminary speaks to your attraction to enlightenment movements. The Sun symbolizes insight into consciousness giving you added layers of wisdom.
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.