Uranus in Capricorn ♑︎ in the natal chart
Last Transit: Years 1988-1995
The Uranus in Capricorn in the natal chart generation brings a rebellion to established systems of government and authority. The typically reserved and conservative nature of Capricorn is rattled by Uranus in this placement. The Uranus in Capricorn individuals desire radical changes in power structures. Ironically you may find yourself in positions of authority while wanting to change the worlds’ perception and need for hierarchy.
You tend to have a very linear mind and are often good at mathematics, computer programming, and physics. Individuals with this placement typically have the gift of foresight and can often sense events or disasters before they happen. This can be a very restless placement for Uranus as Capricorn is generally serious and steady while the planet Uranus is moveable and electric. This can show up in the individual seeming like nervous or fidgety physical behaviors.
This generation has a very inventive mind and enjoys practical applications of their ideas. Seeing ideas take shape in the physical realm is very satisfying to individuals with this placement. You are often in tune with alchemy, metaphysics, and the occult.
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.