Eighth House in Horoscope rules a person"s longevity, defeat, insult, sorrow, scandal, obstacles, impediment, transformation, regeneration, sexuality, unearned money, occult matters and death. The eighth house is considered to have a direct bearing upon one"s longevity or span of life. In Vedic Astrology, this house is known as the "Mrityusthan". This house conveys the type of death, whether a natural death or an unnatural one such as by drowning, fire, accident or suicide or to chronic diseases and whether it is a slow or sudden and violent death. The eighth house is related to his unearned wealth or share of profit or money that comes through inheritance. The eighth house is also known as the house of mystery and misery, it has to do with misfortune and mental anxiety, sorrow and strife, worries, delay, dejection, disappointment, defeat, loss, obstruction, blame and ill-repute.

Effects of Planets in Eighth House
The planets cause various effects when they are positioned in the Eighth House of the Horoscope. They are mentioned below:

Sun in Eighth House: The natives if this house are philosophical and have deep insights; they strive for self-improvement. They may benefit from inheritance or from money through a marriage partner. There is the possibility of achieving fame near the end of their life or after death. Positively, they take pride in respon¬sibilities. Negatively, they may suffer the early loss of father or husband.

Moon in Eighth House: These people are a deeply sensitive person with a talent for healing. They have strong powers of suggestion. They are interested in questions about death and an afterlife, and quite possi¬bly have psychic ability that they can use in a practical way. They are highly responsive sexually. Finances may be unsettled because of marriage or inheritance. Positively, they can guide others in a spiritual way. Negatively, they may suffer the early loss of mother or wife.

Mercury in Eighth House: They have a pene¬trating mind and look for some way to communicate their insights. They have a talent for research and analysis. Money comes to them through other people or a marriage partner, but there may be insurance or legal problems. Positively, they have the ability to see into human motivation. Negatively, they may suffer the early death of a relative.

Venus in Eighth House: These people are likely to inherit money from a loved one or a marriage partner, or to gain from the career advancement of someone who loves them. Circumstances surrounding their death promise to be peaceful. Positively, their marriage tends to be harmonious. Negatively, they are careless and reluctance to han¬dle responsibilities.

Mars in Eighth House: The natives of this house are passionate about life and have a strong sex drive. They are attracted to the occult, also to medicine and the healing arts. There may be conflicts in their family over wills or legacies. Positively, they are powerful and brilliant researcher. Negatively, they need to protect themselves against financial loss because of an extravagant partner.

Jupiter in Eighth House: They tend to have an optimistic and healthy attitude toward life and death, and an abundant sex drive. They will proba¬bly enjoy financial gain through inheritance or marriage. Jupiter in this House promises easy and peaceful con¬ditions at their death. Positively, their philosophy of life can inspire others. Negatively, they have a possibility of wasting other people"s money.

Saturn in Eighth House: These people take responsibility for others and may become involved in their financial affairs. Saturn in the Eighth House usually indicates that they will live until ripe old age. Positively, they are careful about putting aside money to protect loved ones. Negatively, they will have difficulties over prop¬erty matters or inheritance.

Rahu in Eighth House: Rahu in this house brings unexpected changes, often violent and destructive in nature. The person under the influence of this placement concerns themselves with confidential information, hidden associations, risky secrets and volatile mysteries. Affliction of Rahu causes financial losses, bodily weakness, poor lifestyle and so on.

Ketu in Eighth House: When Ketu is in this house, the native is strongly inclined towards metaphysical realms. They are susceptible to injuries due to firearms, weaponry, insects or animals. This position of Ketu can affect the health of the person and cause perineal diseases. Either the person has diseases that they want to keep secret or fall prey to health complications that are not easy to diagnose.