Venus in Virgo, Venus in the 8th House

Venus in Virgo ♍︎ in the Natal Chart

Colors: Green, Sepia, Plaid

Artistic Skill: Arranging 

The Venus in Virgo individual definitely has an eye for aesthetics. This is often channeled into your mannerism, how you present yourself, and your interactions with others. You have a very precise methodology to your movements. 

Likes: As a Venus in Virgo individual you will tend to like things that are orderly. You enjoy a space that is uncluttered, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. You have the skill of arranging items; being able to put together photography compositions, moving around furniture, or plating gourmet food. This placement enjoys going out to eat, being catered too, and helping others. Most of all you like things to go your way!

Dislikes: Venus in Virgo individuals tend to shy away from anything disorganized. Discussions and meetings without an end goal can be very bothersome to you as you are results oriented. There is a tendency to dislike crass or crude jokes and behaviors. 

Romance: With this placement you are a very attentive lover. Due to your well developed sense of analysis you are able to completely figure out your partner’s needs and wants. Venus in Virgo individuals are very passionate, loyal, and devoted in love. You will do almost anything to keep your relationship running smoothly.

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.