Taurus ♉︎ Sun in the Natal Chart
Symbol: Bull
Element: Earth
Key Phrase: I have
Ruling Planet: Venus
If you were born under the Sun sign of Taurus then you identity is marked by a sensual and slow moving nature. Your symbol is the bull which in mythology was worshiped and venerated for its life giving virility and fertility. As a Taurus you are very in touch with your body and your senses. You experience all aspects of life through the material plane. Even your spiritual experiences will be characterized by your attraction to beautiful ritual objects, the smell of incenses, or the beauty of your mind body connection.
The keyword with your sign is enjoyment. You want to enjoy life’s moments and the pleasures that are available to you. A hopeless romantic you take your time in love and when building a relationship. There is a desire to succeed in life in a traditional way but on that same note you are deeply in tune with your own values making your pursuit of success authentic to you.
You zodiac sign is associated with the earth element giving you a deep spiritual connection to the cycles of Earth, growth, and stability. You recognize that life is better enjoyed when you feel secure and stable in your relationships and environment.
The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus coloring everything you do with artistry, sophistication, and love.
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.