Uranus in Libra ♎︎ in the natal chart
Last Transit: Years 1968-1974
Individuals born during the Uranus in Libra generation are often very interested in law and the judicial system. You radically oppose limiting rules and regulations brought on by political and social pressures. Many people born during this generation became a part of the system in order to implement idealistic change. You desire to bring simplicity to the flow of creating contracts, businesses, and partnerships in life.
You may find yourself in politics or public service working within social systems. Uranus in Libra individuals are fond of societal structures and institutions. You are often a patron of the arts, literature, and science. People with this placement are very interested in the aesthetics of growth and change. You want the future to be beautiful, for technology to be elegant and minimalist. Your mind is wired to understand the impact visual appeal has on the brain and environment.
Uranus in Libra individuals experience radical shifts in relationships throughout their lives. You are okay with restructuring what it means to be in a partnership. There is experimentation and eccentricity to how you express love. Swinging, polyamory, or being in an open relationship are some of the ways individuals in this generation may choose to express their sexuality or connection to others.
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.