Moon in 8th House

Those born with Moon in the 8th house are deeply sensitive to hidden undercurrents in the environment. There is deep sensitivity to all 8th house areas - taboos, loss, death, abuse, occult, shared resources and sex. The 8th house moon needs to merge emotionally with others. Wealth and possessions may be accrued from others and 8th house planets are often associated with business people, especially if organizational abilities are also shown in the natal chart. Psychic ability is also indicated by planets found here. Sometimes this placement represents an inheritance from the mother; the 8th house represents what we inherit from ancestors and signifies deep dark secrets, and all the kinds of abuses that have been poisoning the lives of many generations.

The Moon in 8th house can be a symbol for powerful and unconscious complexes existing below the surface of life, and the individual may have to dig up painful memories from the past. Ordinarily, they express extreme forms of hatred, passion and jealousy, as well as depression. A “heavy” emotional nature is present and there may be confrontations of many sorts, such intensity means that they cannot just skim the surface of life. This person often possesses a more honest and profound understanding of life than most people do.

Difficult aspects to the Moon may indicate emotional conflict in separations and perhaps becoming entangled in power-games. This person will instinctively explore all that is forbidden, hidden and mysterious. The overwhelming need is to feel intensely and probe the dark depths of the soul. Those with this placement often possess strong healing techniques, powerful gut instincts and nurture growth in others. The Moon in the 8th house has an awareness of danger and over-protective instinct.  On an emotional level these people respond on a deep, sexual level within partnerships.