Vesta in Gemini, Vesta in the 8th House

Vesta in Gemini

Vesta in Gemini is a very good communicator and knows how to get their loved ones on the same page. They are relatively easy going and prefer things to move at a brisk pace. They enjoy sharing what they learned with others and being entertained by learning more as they go.  Because of their fast paced mind, they tend to focus too much on what could go wrong in a relationship instead of taking the time to really enjoy it. They need to learn how to slow down a bit and just enjoy the moment. They are very rational thinkers and this could cause some friction in their relationships with other that need a more empathetic and emotional touch. They can be very talkative which will allow them to learn more about what is happening in the world around them. They love learning new things which can help them appreciate the vastness of life. The need to learn to be a bit more open emotional if they want their relationships to really blossom.

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.