Libra ♎︎ Sun in the Natal Chart
Symbol: Scales
Element: Air
Key Phrase: I Balance
Ruling Planet: Venus
If you were born while the Sun was passing through the zodiac sign of Libra then this is your natal Sun sign. You will have a predisposition to qualities associated with Libra including a love of beauty, charm, and refinement. Your symbol is the scales meaning you naturally look to balance out situations. You are a peacemaker wanting to help others find harmony in their relationships, businesses, and friendships.
When you interact with others there is a serenity with which you present yourself and a poise in how you carry yourself putting other’s at ease around you.
The zodiac sign of Libra is associated with the element of air making Libra very sociable and likable. You are at very comfortable in community and group situations able to talk your way through anything. Libra is known for their artistic vision and eye for aesthetics. Many Libras find themselves in creative careers such as music, fine arts, or fashion.
The ruling planet of Libra is Venus. The Venusian nature of your sign is drawn to creating visually stunning environments and masterworks of art. Venus gives you grace in all of your pursuits and an ability to appreciate true beauty. You typically have a very active social life.
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.