8th House in Cancer
A. N. Ryzhov. House Cusps in the Signs
Death is painful, caused by accidents or internal diseases. So all of you with Ascendant in Sagittarius—think and decide for yourselves… Remember what Cancer represents? The stomach. And when the Moon transits the 8th house, cleanse your stomach, along with the intestines and everything else. At the moment when the Moon splashes into Cancer, declare a permanent fast to yourself and fast for two and a half days. When the Moon enters Leo, begin to resume eating.
Avesalom Podvodny. Houses in the Zodiac Signs
A deep abyss. With afflicted Cancer, major changes, borderline states, and stress will evoke in the person a sense of mystical horror and a feeling of inability to protect themselves or cope with emotions and experiences emerging from the depths of the subconscious. Here, the level of self-awareness is usually low. After marriage or moving to a new job, the person must spend some time simply regaining their composure, while their psyche spontaneously restructures (quite successfully, if the 8th house has harmonious aspects), adapting to new conditions. The result is usually unexpected for everyone, including the person themselves. If Cancer is afflicted, phobias related to any major changes are likely, along with an extremely negative attitude toward them: Cancer clings tightly to existing conditions (although, once ready for change, it usually plunges in with full determination). Crises are experienced deeply and emotionally, though the person is not inclined to talk about them. Understanding them is difficult, partly because they are related not so much to purely psychological issues as to spiritual ones, and only by resolving the latter can the crisis be overcome (details will be shown by aspects to the 8th house). At the same time, this placement indicates tenacity of the lower programs of the subconscious, which are hard to release; they will depart together with a part of the soul surfacing as blood—at least, that is how the person will feel. The collective and its concerns are perceived by the person in a very personal and emotional way, which, however, may coexist with an overt tendency toward social parasitism. Yet in difficult moments for the collective, it will compel the person to do whatever is necessary, touching an intimate patriotic chord within. In the harmonious variant, this is a gentle, caring parent who tunes the collective to a frequency of mercy and compassion toward the downtrodden. If afflicted, possibly a harsh manipulator who skillfully directs public opinion in the desired direction. This 8th house placement bestows a natural mystic who perceives the subtle plane as a world inhabited by living beings. The person has a tendency toward mediumship, meditation with strong emotional involvement, which may resemble a powerful narcotic, with all the consequences that follow.
Houses in the Zodiac Signs. Alexander Kostovich
Psychological crises are experienced deeply and emotionally, though the person is not inclined to publicize them. The cause may be family karma, relationships with parents, or spiritual issues. There is a characteristic tenacity of the lower programs of the subconscious—they are difficult to eliminate. If afflicted, there may be phobias regarding any major changes, and a desire to preserve the current situation at all costs. An active attitude toward risk and danger. Possibly, the person creates conditions for dangerous situations through their lifestyle or persistence. Intuitive premonition of danger. Danger from water, medications, acids, radiation. The work involves developing an inner backbone, patience, and wisdom. There is also the possibility of being a conduit for occult information, penetrating mysteries, and receiving spiritual inheritance. Talents for mediumistic practices, mysticism, and meditation. Sensitivity regarding the issue of one’s own death—important that they are remembered and their work continues.
Pavel Globa. Houses in the Zodiac Signs
CANCER. Inner world—complete mystery. Many emotional experiences, complexes, crises, and self-destructiveness. Strong prejudice, heightened demands. Jealousy. Desire for psychological control over people. Interest in the subtle world, occult abilities. Skill in uncovering secrets. Death in one’s own home.
