Sun in Sagittarius, Sun in the 8th House

Sagittarius ♐︎ Sun in the Natal Chart

Symbol: Archer

Element: Fire

Key Phrase: I Perceive 

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

If you were born when the Sun was in the zodiac sign of Sagittarius then this is your natal Sun sign. The Sun represents your identity, personality, and soul essence. Having a Sun sign of Sagittarius blesses you with a spirit of adventure and openness. Your zodiac sign desires freedom and liberation. You want to express your identity without inhibition. Your symbol is the archer riding on a horse speaking to your penchant for wild exploits. 

Your zodiac sign is associated with the fire element. As a fire sign you express yourself easily and with passion. Sagittarius is associated with philosophy, higher learning, travel, and spirituality. You are on a quest for truth and naturally ask broad questions about life. Sagittarius is frequently a social activist and easily perceives what it is society needs in order to be more authentic. 

The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter which symbolizes expanded awareness. This planetary element allows you to see the bigger picture and society as a whole. You are attracted to movements with meaning whether that be in politics, education, or spirituality. There is a longing to see the world beyond your immediate environment and this is central to your core identity.

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.