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The 8th House is a dark and hidden house in the natal chart. You can think of it as a trench. Many psychics, counselors, detectives, and researchers have a connection to this house. It’s all about uncovering information that’s hidden away. At the same time, these people would also like to remain hidden.
The 8th House also deals with sudden events that transform us permanently. So, many people with strong 8th House positions will go through several psychological changes regularly. This can include accidents, sex, trauma, fear, inner changes, death, etc... The connection to death also makes this a house of inner strength and longevity.
It can also be a good house for those who respond to sudden situations. Such as those working as emergency medics, surgeons, firefighters, etc… However, this will depend on the planets placed in the 8th House. Some will be too sensitive on a psychic level to deal with emergencies.
Although 8th Housers tend to be more private, they also tend to want to have connections. Specifically deep intimate connections. If planets are badly placed in this house, they might only seek that connection out through sexual intimacy. However, most people with these placements prefer to have more. They seek emotional, mental, and spiritual connections.
Scandals and deviance can also be seen in the 8th House. Especially because it’s a private house. Ultimately, the 8th House can be seen as a situation that changes a person for the better or the worst. A lot of this will depend on how an individual chooses to react to the sudden changes. Survivors and comeback stories can be seen from this house.
Along with it being a money house. Specifically money that deals with other people. Shared resources in a marriage or business partnership can be seen from the 8th House. Taxes, family inheritances, and money made from private careers can also be seen. It’s also the in-laws because it represents the family and values of the spouse.
The 8th House can show the worst of criminals and the best of healers. It would depend entirely on all of their placements in their chart.