Uranus in Sagittarius, Uranus in the 8th House

Uranus in Sagittarius ♐︎ in the natal chart

Last Transit: Years 1981-1988

Those born with Uranus in Sagittarius in the natal chart have developed their higher minds and intuition You can typically be found in academia at first as the student and later as the professor amassing vast amounts of knowledge. There is a tendency to become an expert in a particular subject and you diligently seek to know everything you can about the subject you choose. You will go so far as to travel and experience first hand what you are studying.

Uranus in Sagittarius individuals are radical fighters for change and often intellectualize ways in which the government could take better care of the people. The optimistic and idealist nature of the individuals in this generation tends to go through many shifts in perspective throughout life. There is a loss of faith and rediscovered faith within the social systems that fail you and save you.

You find freedom and rebellion essential to your self expression. You are very attracted to stories about the hero and spiritual seekers. Uranus in Sagittarius people are very intelligent and often know a lot of facts and data. You are inventive and love to dream about the world in which you believe is possible.

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.