Mars in the 8th House is a difficult placement. The 8th house governs things which are Scorpionic. Scorpio has a dark reputation in astrology. It is a mysterious astrological sign associated with secrets, death, rebirth, sexuality, inheritances, and other people's money. This house is one of the most misunderstood.
Mars in the 8th house represents several things which can occur in a lifetime. It is common to have a negative experience sexually. There can be abuse in the childhood. This will make a person mistrustful of others. In this placement Mars because very suspicious of the motivations of other people. With this Mars there is heightened perceptiveness which can see through deceitful behavior. Some people with this placement can also be a victim of a sexually transmitted disease. There can also be a lot of conflict in areas involving money. There might be fighting within your family over inheritance money.
This placement is good for a person who needs a strong drive to accomplish something. An individual with this Mars will be extremely willful and full of intense personal desires. There can be many issues in this life which will upset them. These lessons are from karmic debt. Some astrologers associate the 8th house to things that occurred in our previous lifetime. Loss occurs in order for you to learn not to be possessive.
People born with Moon Trine Neptune in their astrological charts are very sensitive people. They are sensitive to those around them as well as their physical surroundings. They have a deep appreciation for beauty. Music is very powerful for them. Music is something they can use as a potent healing tool. Their nature is very compassionate. Seeing somebody in agony upsets them. Harsh visual images will have a deep impact on them. They have very vivid imaginations. This means that harsh details will greatly upset them. They need to retreat into a world of daydreams in order to unload all of this stress.
This aspect can have a few negative implications. They may become too enmeshed in their daydreams. Practical efforts might be difficult for them to pursue. There might be a certain degree of laziness to their personalities. They would rather daydream than get down to harsh and challenging work. Shyness and a certain timidity may inhibit them on a social level. Their passivity may lead them to putting up with people who treat them badly.
Scorpio is the 8th sign of the zodiac. It spans the 210 to 240th degree of the zodiac wheel. In ancient Egypt Scorpio was not the traditional animal which we know today. They used a serpent to represent this astrological sign. Scorpio is a fixed astrological sign. Mars was the ancient ruler of Scorpio. In modern times it is Pluto which governs Scorpio. Scorpio is associated with various personality traits. We know that it is a vindictive sign. Orion was stung to death by a scorpion. This astrological sign is known to be very intense. There is an association with death, rebirth, regeneration, and mysteries.
Mercury trine Mars in transit is good for completing mental work. Mercury is the planet which governs mental activity, speech, communication, and short distance travel. When it is trine where Mars is located in your birth chart this is a positive aspect. This means that you are able to assert yourself in a positive way.Your mind and physical energies will be working in harmony.
This is a great time to confront difficult situations. Challenges will be enjoyable at this time. You will feel very confident about your ideas. Articulating your desires will come naturally. There will be a willingness to stand up for what you believe in. This makes debates easier to win.
There is a certain fearlessness with this aspect in transit. You will be willing to take risks in the way you express yourself. You will communicate a positive attitude which is brimming with confidence.
When Mars transits Mars in your astrological chart you will feel a surge of energy. This energy you are able to direct in a positive way. You will be able to complete a lot of work. Projects which you lacked initiative to work on will suddenly become easier. This is a great time to take on new challenges. I became a vegetarian when transiting Mars was trine the natal location. I have stuck with vegetarianism for more than a year.
There is also an increase in self-confidence with this transit. Mars is a very egotistical planet. For this reason it is much easier to work independently at this time. Others may have trouble keeping up with you as your energy level is very high.
Saturn in Scorpio is the current transiting Saturn. With this placement man must find ways to be self-expressive. It is important to be able to connect to other people with this influence. This influence is very interesting because there is another planetary aspect occurring. Pluto is currently in Capricorn. This means 2 planets are in mutual receipt. This aspect is in the sextile position. This means that with some effort a positive situation can occur.
This Saturn placement implies limitations regarding sexuality, death, rebirth, and other people's money. The 8th house is a misunderstood house in astrology. It is considered one of the mystery houses. It deals with things of a hidden and secretive nature. The placement of Scorpio in your chart will indicate which areas of life you can expect some limitations in. There are various ways to understand this aspect in astrology. It is important to look at your astrological chart to see how it applies to you.
Some of you will be born with Saturn in Scorpio. This would also be true of people born with Saturn in the 8th house. You may have trouble expressing your feelings. This may hinder your personal relationships. These influences will bring to light the issues you face.
This book will give you further information on Saturn in astrology:
Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil
Right now Mars is in Libra for 7 months. At this time it is located in the 1st house in my astrological chart. This is a time to get a lot of work done. It is a time to further my own livelihood. It is a time to try to advance in life.
When Mars is in the first house a person will need to be assertive. They will want to show the world what they are capable of. This is a great time to win people over. There are many people who will be impressed at the work accomplished under such an astrological influence.
This will be a time when relationships may suffer. The individual's personal needs will come first. This may cause conflict in relationships. The individual will feel the need to be assertive. This might cause problem in certain aspects of life. Overall, it is a good thing. Sometimes we need to assert ourselves. Some relationships need to be destroyed if we need our own interests taken care of. People aren't always looking out for us. This influence will make us aware of that. We will have the strength, courage, and personal power to change our life in ways that serve us.
This influence might signal the end of many relationships. That is okay because these relationships were not working in the first place. It is important at this time to take care of yourself and move forward with great vigor. You may feel physically strong. An exercise program may work well at this time.
Here is a book on Mars in astrology:
The Mars Book
