Uranus in Aquarius ♒︎ in the natal chart
Last Transit: Years 1995-2003
Uranus in Aquarius in the natal chart is a very strong placement as Uranus is the modern ruling planet of this sign. Uranus represents science, societal advancement, and is sometimes associated with gender expression. The Uranus in Aquarius generation is bringing to society’s awareness the spectrum in which one can choose to express their gender identity.
People with this placement often have an extraterrestrial vibe about them and are seemingly “not of this world.” Uranus in Aquarius individuals are often very intelligent, detached emotionally, and extremely imaginative. You see a world where radical social change can take place and you often find yourself working in humanitarian or other social service agencies to see these ideals come to fruition.
There is something very eccentric about individuals with Uranus in Aquarius. You have a very alluring vibration which attracts others to your inventive and inquisitive mind. Your interests are often varied and offbeat. People with this placement may tend to become astrologers.
Uranus in Aquarius lends to a highly developed mind and you seem to take in information through intuitive means. You may explore telepathy or other means of psychic communication. Uranus in Aquarius is often seen as the rebel likened to the myth of Prometheus the god who stole fire from the Olympian gods and gave it to humanity.
Uranus in the 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.