Mars in 8th house
Natal Mars in the 8 th house is one of the most potent placements for the fiery planet. Mars is the co-ruler (or old ruler) of Scorpio, before planet Pluto was discovered, and still holds a lot of power over the house’s matters. Being domicile, he will boost sexuality; nevertheless the aggressive nature of the planet can also create problems in life areas ruled by the eighth house. Mars usually brings a violent death, which happens rather suddenly. This placement could bring a death by a sharp object, a bullet, an accident or war. In case that the planet has good aspects from other celestial bodies, it would bring at least one near-death experience. The chart owner will get transformed; usually in a very positive way. After that experience, his gates to the other realms will be permanently more open than before, and he may even grant psychic powers. The individual with Mars placed in the eighth will have an interest for the occult; nevertheless the aggressive natur...