planets in the 8th house (or the planetary ruler) can show the energy that you struggle to trust in yourself. the energy that you fear. it’s something felt deeply but energy hidden until transformed into wisdom.

mercury in 8th house— struggles to trust people’s intention & words. struggles to trust their own thoughts, ideas, perceptions or direction in life. it’s like a gaslighting of self and they can experience fear based thoughts that can be irrational. they don’t speak that aloud

venus—struggles to trust love so can have anxious attachment or possessive energy. struggles to trust own values and self worth. struggles to know if deep love will be reciprocated.

sun— struggle to trust own power so struggling to trust in general. struggles to trust the limelight, being seen or recognized.

we are meant to transform and overcome so we can access the wisdom + enlightenment that specific planetary energy has to offer.

if you connect the 8th house with the other houses or the aspects of these planets, you’ll see how these fears play into other areas of life

mars. is a simmering type of drive and anger. this can be one who doesn’t trust their ambitions, drives, goals, their anger and reactions. there can be intense impulsive & obsessive energy bc you’re trying hard to express desires