The Eighth House-House of Sex

The Eighth House is commonly referred to as the House of Sex.
This House delves into relationships -- interactions with another
and how certain aspects of those interactions can take on a
more communal nature. It speaks to what our relationships will
bring us and how we can get the most out of them.
Returning to this House's emphasis on sex, it's important to note
that the French refer to an orgasm as 'le petit mort' or 'the little
death.' When we reach that exalted state of communion, we
leave a little of ourselves behind -- die a small death. One can
also choose to view this as growth, a new beginning, the rebirth
of the soul or a gain for the partnership. The Eighth House is an
equal-opportunity House, placing sex, death and rebirth on the
same level playing field and acknowledging the viability and
importance of all three. We will all experience death and rebirth
as part of our lives: failed relationships leading to new ones,
career changes, a new hairstyle. We are regenerated and
reborn with each new phase and should welcome them.

Shared resources also fall within the Eighth House: inheritance,
alimony, taxes, insurance, support from another. Financial
support as well as spiritual, emotional and physical support are
addressed by this House. While our relationships share many of
the aforementioned things, they also have their own dynamics
and grow from within (we grow through our sexuality as well as
through other more tangible means). That said, much as our
relationships are expansive, they also have certain constraints,
many which are placed on them by society. Again, taxes,
alimony and the joint nature of assets come to mind. Yes, with
every opportunity we have, we may face a restriction along with
it. Once again, death and rebirth.

In keeping with the transforming nature of this House, rituals are
highlighted. Every group has its own way of peering in and
looking deep into the soul and the past, if only to get a sense of
what we truly are. What quality will our rituals take on? Exalted
states or metamorphoses? What secrets do we keep and why?

How we manage our interactions, relationships and rituals is
important to the Eighth House -- will we be honest, effective and
responsible? Will the riches generated by our relationships
benefit the group (company, humankind) as a whole? Our
legacies are key to this House: how we conduct ourselves now,
and how that will play out for all time.

The Eighth House is ruled by the Sign Scorpio and the Planets
Mars and Pluto.