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POSITIVEs side of 8th HOUSE

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Every Astrologer has started his studies in Astrology when 8th house in his birth chart is
activated. Because 8th house highlights astrologer’s hidden talents to diagnose the hidden
causes of others’ problems. Study of every birth chart is an item of research at every time
because each birth chart is backed by a different unique Soul.
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Introduction
• Astrology is an age old subject to understand human behavior through birth chart. But, in
reality, human behavior is differing from what is indicated in astrological books.
• This topic is intended for a better guidance to study birth chart.
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Need of a Holistic approach
 Life of any body is not like an edited and prerecorded MOVIE show to predict life events
in advance. Careful and conscious study - with divine blessings - only can reveal the
trend of any likely life event.
• Generally accepted dictum is that no sign / house / planet are totally BAD or GOOD to
the native. No Planet works in isolation. All planets, at all times, works in a concerted
manner like in a musical orchestra. At any given time the native gets a package deal of all
planets with a leadership of one or more planets because of its D B A lordships or its
transiting position. For a detailed study one need to make a holistic approach to the birth
chart.
• Every planet and every house is capable of giving either positive or negative or a mixed
effect. Positivity or Negativity side of a planet or house is, always, with reference to the
house under study, at a given time.
• In decoding a horoscope - natural and functional benefic and malefic natures are dealt
with.
• Any house is studied with reference to the planets connected to that house and to the
houses that are harmonious and detrimental to the house under study.
• For a holistic approach the entire planetary configuration, in a birth chart, is to be
considered. Innumerable combinations and permutations of Planet(s) and Houses(s) are
capable of aggravating / regulating / modulating the good and bad effects of a planet or a
house under study.
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 Study of Eighth House.
• Eighth House is known for Longevity, obstacles and transformation. Indicating what must
be changed, purification of identity and spiritual liberation of the self.
• As a “house of the dream world” -8th house indicates native’s ability to remember and
interpret dreams.
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• As a “house of death”, it indicates native’s longevity and also the strength to feel a state
of Samadhi ( Meditation). Transforming individual consciousness to mix with universal
consciousness.
• As a “hidden house” - 8th house includes both good and bad - hidden intelligence, hidden
wealth, hidden criminal desires, drug addiction, hidden diseases etc.,
• Same 8th house indicates both spiritual energy and sexual energy.
• Strength of this 8th house is for both sexual deviancy and also for kundalini rising. Reality
is as per the other configuration of birth chart. 8th House is the continuum between these
two points.
• Strong 8th house in a spiritual chart can also qualify native with a good tantric skills to
transform sexual energy into spiritual energy. A saint is one who realized the hidden
potential of Kundali through the strong 8th house.
• 8th house in birth chart indicates the potential range of kundalini strength.
• 8th house indicates the range of KUNDALI sakti and chances for its further development.
This is associated with the subconscious mind (things hidden).
• Awakened Kundali with difficult energy to control is compared to Goddess Kali
• Awakened Kundali with controlled energy for peaceful living is compared to Goddess
Durga.
• Awakened Kundali with full positive and creative (transformative) energy is compared to
Goddess Sri MahaLakshmi, Saraswati and other forms of Goddess Mother.
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• Complicating questions in analyzing a birth chart are that…
1) Native’s behavior is deviating from birth chart. Why and how a person deviated from birth
chart. To what extent and in what direction the person is likely to deviate or deviating from
birth chart is the study of astrology.
2) Why the persons differ in their behavior although the birth chart is same . i.e., Twins and
Astro-Twins born at the same time have same birth charts. Twins are those born to the same
mother. Astro twins are those who are born to different mothers with same birth chart.
• Reasons for such differences are that…
(i) Every person is born with a SOUL in their HUMAN BODY.
(ii) Soul is inner driver who directs the Mind’s and Body’s actions.
(iii) Soul has an embedded program in its journey to reach Grand Soul. Those born with
elevated Soul’s - due to porvaa punya - are nearer to reach Grand Souls.
(iv) As per that Soul’s directions every native is allowed to enjoy or suffer the spiritual
and material happiness.
(v) Soul’s direction is from one’s sub conscious level and cannot be known even to the
native under normal conditions.
The functioning of sub conscious mind of native - is indicated by the positive side of the
8th house - which is generally branded as bad house. Thus an attempt is made here to
highlight the positive side of 8th house.
 The Sub conscious mind is a reservoir of hidden intelligence, intuition, feelings, thoughts,
urges, and memories of this life or even of past life to now.
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 8th house is 12th to 9th house. That 8th house indicates how the native spent his past life
and the memories, realizations and moksha values brought forward from past life.
• 8th house focuses on life with the Conscious and sub conscious minds.
• Eight house is almost considered as a negative house - and its positive side is ignored in
general.
• In Natural zodiac Scorpio is the 8th house. A Fixed sign ruled by forceful Mars. Signifies
sudden calamities. On the positive side, the sharp and analytical Mars can also add an
element of research talent.
• Every Astrologer has started his studies in Astrology when the 8th house in his birth chart
is activated. Because 8th house highlights astrologer’s hidden talents to diagnose the
hidden causes of others problems. Study of every birth chart is an item of research at
every time. Each birth chart is backed by a different unique Soul. Verify yourself
deeply….………..
• 8th house is among the Mokha trikona houses i.e., Group of 4, 8 and 12 houses.
• 8th house is among the visible half of zodiac - i.e, between 7th to 12th houses - By this
native’s actions are open to public as per the planets connected to 8th house.
Concentration of life force in this area makes one famous. Activities of native find
exposure and even embracing sometimes. Corresponding invisible house is 2nd house -
which is physically invisible. 8th house is visible but the effects cannot be easily
understood. The nature of planets and sign connected to 8th and 2nd houses decides - what
the native can have himself and what he can share to others.
• 8th house is in Western hemisphere in birth chart - This indicates that persons with strong
8th house - nature is receiving, passive and subtle in actions. They often allow others to
take lead. They take the advantage of available opportunities. Strong connection of
planets to 8th house indicates that the needs of life come to them and they need not go out
to work. Simple saying that Mountain comes to Mohammed rather than vice versa gets
proved here. Native must learn not to demand or push so hard, rather have patience and
let things come to him / her.
• 8th house is in Southern hemisphere and indicates subjective and private nature of the
native. This indicates that persons with strong 8th house - are is seen in the public and in
social contacts. Planets connected to 8th house give better indications.
• Strong 8th house in a birth chart is good for longevity , native is blessed with very active
and sharp mind , research oriented (Scientist) , knowledge of occult science (Astrology,
Tantra-mantra), Sudden gains, Gains through insurance , paternal property and foreign
connection, Intuition Power, sex etc. Persons with strong 8th house becomes a legendary.
• 8th house is a junction point of past and future. In this life, 8th house gets activated after 7th
house - with the interaction with others like parents, family members, classmates in
education, colleagues and authorities in job and with spouse after marriage etc.,. All
these are testing periods for one’s own stability and integrity.
• 8th house is square to 5th house - which represents ones education, intelligence and mental
inclinations, creativity. Benefits of 5th house are reflected through the activation of 8th
house. 5th house indicate upasana strength while 8th house is supported by native’s deep
sense of occult subjects.
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• 8th house is 11th to 10th house - good and bad effects of 8th house are reflected in 10th
house.
• 8th house is 8th to 3rd house - So both are to be studied.
• 6th is 11th to 8th and 12th is trine to 8th house - so 6-8-12 are considered together.
• 6 to 8 axis - in natural zodiac - among the elements of each sign are also indicate the
native’s thinking in his/her subconscious level of mind. Read on..
i. If Dharma houses (1,5,9) are in Fiery element - 8th houses from there are of Water
element - native’s subjective feelings gains good strength.
ii. If Artha houses (2,6,10) are in Earthy element the - 8th houses from there are of
fire element - Native expects fast and quick results .
iii. If Kama houses (3,7,11)are in Airy element signs - 8th houses from there are of
Earthy signs - Native develops much attachment to the results gained.
iv. If Mokhas houses(4,8,12) are in Watery element signs - 8th houses from there are
of Airy signs - Native mostly controls his / her feelings, results may be strange ,
uncommon etc.,
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Sub conscious state of Native known through 8th house.
• The conscious mind contains all of the thoughts, memories, feelings, and wishes of which
we are aware at any given moment. This is the aspect of our mental processing that we can
think and talk about rationally. This also includes our memory, which is not always part of
consciousness but can be retrieved easily and brought into awareness.
• The Sub conscious mind is a reservoir of hidden intelligence, feelings, thoughts, urges,
and memories that are outside of our conscious awareness. Most of the contents of the
unconscious mind like feelings of pain, anxiety, or conflict are not pleasant.
• According to psychologists, the Sub conscious mind is the primary source of human
behavior. Past experiences of this life and also of past life get stored in the sub conscious
state.
• Most important part of the mind is the sub conscious part. Like an iceberg, the native
cannot notice himself his own sub conscious state of mind.
• Our feelings, motives, negative thoughts, deepest desires and decisions are actually
powerfully influenced by our sub conscious mind.
• Subconscious mind - spontaneously - provides a consistent behavior to respond to the life
situations.
• Soul’s embedded program for its journey to reach GRAND SOUL ignites native’s Sub
Conscious mind.
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Analysis to identify in advance the positive benefits of this 8th house.

1. Longevity : 8th house indicates both longevity and accidents. In case of accidents- points
to be observed - the span of life - long medium or short - and scope for recovery of
damage caused with accident.
2. Longevity and Chronic sickness : If the sickness is of chronic nature - point to be
observed is the span of life - long / medium or short.
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3. Longevity - nature of death. To be seen as per connection of 8th lord or house with
different planets in Rasi, Drekkana (1/3 divisional chart) , 8th house, lagna, badhaka and
Maraka houses.
4. Education: Academic Education is likely to be ended or paused in the D B A periods of
8th house - which is 12th to 9th house of higher education.
5. Career: 8th house is 11th to 10th house of Career. Good and bad of 8th house configuration
do reflect in 10th house results.
6. Marriage : 8th house is second to 7th house of marriage - Relationship with spouse is
subject to the 8th house configuration also.
7. Children : 8th lord in 5th house of children - blessed with limited children - 5th lord in 8th
houses - leads to less happiness from Children.
8. Upasana and Spiritual knowledge - 5th house indicate Upasana strength i.e., Education,
Mantra, Tantra and Yantra knowledge of native. 8th house - indicates hidden Spiritual
knowledge, occult sciences etc., Good combination of 5th and 8th houses - bless the native
with creative talents to gain good name and fame .Natives with a strong 8th house also
imbibes the knowledge of metaphysics, psychology, science, mathematics and
paranormal studies.
9. Hidden intelligence - Noble prize winners are blessed with such configuration of 5th and
8th houses. Example- (1) Werner Karl Heisenberg -1932 Nobel Prize Winner, (2) Albert
Einstein -1922 Nobel Prize Winner. Birth charts are given in the following pages.
10. Inheritance - 8th house indicates the luck through inheritance - See the 8th house in the
birth chart of Mukesh Ambani - He inherited both physical property and also business
intelligence of his father. See the birth for what he inherited and how he retained and
improved the property, name and fame of his father. Birth chart is in the following pages.
11. Long life - Native with strong 8th house are blessed with long life to overcome any
illness. Example - Amita Bachan - came out of big accidents - 8th house is strong with
exalted Mercury, Budhyaditya Yoga. Debilitated Venus in 8th is NOT damaging his
Acting skills and financial earnings. With strong 8th house the general saying that -
“Mountain is coming to Mohammed” is well proved”. Birth chart is given in the
following pages.
12. Positive and negative effects of 8th lord in different houses are shown, in brief, in a table
in the following pages.
13. Positive and negative effects of different bhava lords in 8th house are given, in brief, in a
table in the following pages.
14. Positive and negative effects of different planets as 8th occupants are given , in brief, in a
table in the following pages.
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Model charts and Tables - contd.,
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Model Chart - Noble Prize winner - 1932

• Born in Libra lagna with Rahu in Lagna.

• Scientist earned Nobel prize in 1932 for his work done in Rahu x Venus
period from 1926 to 1929.
• Rahu dispositer is Venus which is 8th lord.
• Dispositor of Venus is Saturn - 5th lord .
• Connection of 5th and 8th houses in Rahu x Venus dasa period brought him
success.
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Model Chart - Noble Prize winner - 1922

• Born in Gemini Lagna - lagna lord Mercury is in 10th house with exalted Venus
and Jupiter is in 9th hosue - with exchange of house with 9th lord Saturn - Blessed
with Saraswati yoga - Good scientist with creative knowledge.
• Moon in Scorpio - sign - famous for Mystic qualities.
• Scientist earned Noble prize in 1922 - for the work done in Venus - Rahu and
/venus x Jupiter periods from May 1903 to 1909.
• Venus is exalted in 10th and Rahu is in 8th wirh exalted Mars -
• Jupiter 10th lord in 9th and with excellent exchange of houses with Saturn 9th lord.
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Model Chart--Mukesh Ambani- Inheritance of Property & Business Intelligence.

• Scorpio lagna - Scorpio known for Mystic qualities.

• 8th lord Mercury is in 6th - with Exalted Sun - forming Budhaditya yoga and
also Viapreeta Sarala raja yoga. - inherited property.
• 9th house -pitru stana lord Moon is in 2nd and aspected by Juptier - Moon is
aspecting 8th house - Pitru karaka Sun is exalted - So inherited physical
property and also business intelligence from father.
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Model Chart- Amita Bachan - Strong 8th House -

“Mountain is coming to Mohammed”.

• Blessed with long life - because of (i) Exalted Mercury in 8th house; and
(ii) Lagna lord Saturn aspecting Lagna.
• Mars in 8th house also caused major accident.
• Jupiter - although exalted is aspected by Saturn - liver problem with accident - Still able
to work normally -
• Venus karaka for acting is debilitated - still good in acting and enjoining celebrity status.-
because 8th lord Mercury is exalted and forming Budhaditya yoga with Sun.
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Table - Effects of 8th lord in different houses

Effects of 8th lord in different houses
House Positive Effects Negative effects
no.
1st He will be hostile to gods and Brahmins (or religious Devoid of Physical
House people). comforts.
2nd Cannot regain lost
Do enjoy some wealth.
House wealth.
No Patience- No
3rd happiness with
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House brothers and sisters,
No servants.
Deprived of mother’s
4th
******** happiness, and
House
physical properties.
5th Dull witted. Limited
Long lived and also Wealthy
House children
Successful over enemies, competitive exams etc., This is
Vipareeta Sarala Raja Yoga - if the 8th lord is benefic and
Bad health, danger
6th the birth chart is strong. Yoga in not spoiled by any other
from snakes, water
House configuration. Vipareeta means opposite - So native is
etc.,
likely to be successful even in adverse or unusual type of
opportunities because the birth chart is strong.
Unhappy family,
7th
******** Downfall in business /
House
livelihood.
Long life - If planet is week Medium life.
This is Vipareeta Sarala Raja Yoga - if the 8th lord is
8th benefic and the birth chart is strong. Yoga in not spoiled Blames others and also
House by any other configuration. Vipareeta means opposite - So get blamed by others.
native is likely to be successful even in adverse or unusual
type of opportunities because the birth chart is strong.
Unhappy family life-
9th
******** Unorthodox,
House
Unauthorized earnings.
Unless aspected by
10th benefic - deprived of
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House paternal happiness,
deprived of livelihood.
11th
Deprived of wealth and
House Long life - if connected to a benefic planet
miserable.
This is Vipareeta Sarala Raja Yoga - if the 8th lord is
benefic and the birth chart is strong. Yoga in not spoiled Short life - More
12th
by any other configuration. Vipareeta means opposite - So certain if connected to
House
native is likely to be successful even in adverse or unusual malefic planets.
type of opportunities because the birth chart is strong.
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Table - Effects of different bhava Lords in 8th house.

Lord of any house as 8th Occupant - Positive and Negative effects
Lord
Positive effects Negative effects
of
1st
Accomplished scholar, Sickly, angry, likes
House
speculation
Lord
Abundant land and Limited material
2nd
Wealth. comforts. Less
House
happiness from co
Lord
born
Livelihood is through
3rd
Serving others. Death
House ********
royal place.
Lord
4th No maternal
House ******* happiness. No
Lord domestic happiness.
5th Angry, No happiness
House ******* from children. Sick
Lord due to lung disorders.
This is Vipareeta Harsha Raja Yoga - if the 6th lord is
th
6 benefic and the birth chart is strong. Yoga in not spoiled by
Sickly, Greedy,
House any other configuration. Vipareeta means opposite - So
Impure thoughts.
Lord native is likely to be successful even in adverse or unusual
type of opportunities because the birth chart is strong
7th
Spouse sickly - No
House *******
marital happiness.
Lord
Long life - If planet is week Medium life.
This is Vipareeta Sarala Raja Yoga - if the 8th lord is
8th
benefic and the birth chart is strong. Yoga in not spoiled by
House *******
any other configuration. Vipareeta means opposite - So
Lord
native is likely to be successful even in adverse or unusual
type of opportunities because the birth chart is strong.
9th No prosperity-
House ******* No happiness from
Lord Co borns
10th No good activity.
House Long life May be interested to
Lord blame others.
Fluctuations in
11th
undertakings. Spouse
House Long Life
is likely to die earlier
Lord
than native.
Enjoys medium span of life. Good in friendly
12th
conversations. This is Vipareeta Vimala Raja Yoga - if the
House *******
12th lord is benefic and the birth chart is strong. Yoga in
Lord
not spoiled by any other configuration. Vipareeta means
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opposite - So native is likely to be successful even in

adverse or unusual type of opportunities because the birth
chart is strong.

Table - Effects of different Planets in 8th House.

Effects of Different planets as 8th house Occupants
Planet Positive effects Negative effects
Sun Government Job, Strong emotional Low vitality, poor health, problem with
bonds. Stable life. authorities.- Weak paternal happiness.
Displeasure of higher authorities.
Moon Easy acquisitions, Inheritance, Unsteady moods. Bad health to native
and also mother
Mars Short life, Spouse may die earlier.
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Unhappy marital relations.
Mercury Long life. Acquires Immovable Bad health, Limited progeny.
properties, Fulfillment of desires.
Reputed and well respected. Helpful
to others.
Jupiter Long life Unhappy, Wrong sources of earnings,
bad health, Pretends as charitable.
Venus Happy, Famous, Celebrated, Short life - Mental Tensions likely.
Unexpected inheritances. Devotional Failure of love affairs.
activities in later part of life.
Saturn Long life, Clever and well informed. Disappointments, Bad health, Big belly,
bad food habits.
Rahu Vicious, degraded, quarrelsome, narrow-
mined, immoral, adulterous. Death by
******* strangulation or by hanging.

Ketu Senseless, obscure, dull, sanguine

******* complexion, piles and similar troubles.
Death is likely by suicide.

This is a small effort to consider the positive side also of 8th house.
Readers are at liberty to improve the article.
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