Vesta in Aquarius, Vesta in the 8th House

Vesta in Aquarius

Vesta in Aquarius is focused on helping out humanity as a whole. They are very dedicated to their ideals and beliefs and will go out of their way to make sure they are implemented. They prefer to fight for the underdog and will find a way to help them out and join their cause. The Vesta Aquarius loves freedom and will seek out people that are looking for the same. This sign is more cerebral than emotional and prefer to keep things light instead of getting very sappy. They may have a hard time sticking with a partner that doesn’t let them be free and express themselves. They do not want someone that is possessive of them as it may cause them to stray. They are rebellious and may have a hard time expressing themselves emotionally, which could make them a bit awkward when it comes to feelings. They enjoy freedom and self expression, and may join a cause that allows them to demonstrate this.

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.