Vesta in Sagittarius, Vesta in the 8th House

Vesta in Sagittarius

Vesta in Sagittarius are open to new experiences and may try to find a way to keep things moving in an optimistic direction. Because of this, they may have a hard time choosing a single partner and being completely faithful. They have a very adventurous spirit that allows them to seek out new thrills and do things that they find fulfilling. They move through the world with enthusiasm and decisive action, though they do leave time to be flexible and try new things that cross their path. They can also be very laid back and easy going, which allows them to enjoy life as it comes to them. These experiences also help them to better develop their own life philosophy, which allows them to appreciate the world around them even more. These types can make great teachers as they love talking about what they know and sharing what they learned about life. They are a perpetual student in life.

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.