Uranus in Aries, Uranus in the 8th House

Uranus in Aries ♈︎ in the natal chart

Last Transit: Years 1927-1935, 2010-2018

If you were born with Uranus in Aries you will share this placement with others born during your Uranus generation. Uranus gives you a sense of rebellion regarding self identity and authority. This gives you a headstrong nature and wild sense of adventure. The individuals born during this Uranus generation value individuality and self expression.

There is often a defiant nature to these individuals with scheming desire for autonomy and independence. Uranus in Aries can be dramatic and temperamental. This placement gives you and others in your generation the urge to make sudden and impulsive changes on a personal level or on a larger scale. You may have a sporadic nature at times and others may not understand your reasoning behind your choices. You get a thrill out of being the wild card and you enjoy keeping everyone on their game.

Uranus in Aries individuals typically have an excess of energy. You may choose to get some of your extra energy out by keeping very busy or over scheduling yourself. At times you may overcommitted yourself just to ensure you are not left with nothing to do. You and others in your Uranus in Aries generation always seem to be working diligently towards your goals.

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.