8th house is the house of transformation, sudden gains, sudden losses, unexpected events, accidents, insurance money, in-laws, inheritances, lifespan, secrets, secret energy, mystery, serious diseases, tantra, occult, astrology, tarot, reiki, research, scientists, psychology, inventions, scandals, hidden affairs, depression, sexual issues, CID work, secret agents, behind the scene things, etc.

Yes, the 8th house is one of the malefic houses in astrology. Saturn is a planet of karma, justice, boundaries, limitations, delays, hard work, late success, maturity, services, the lower section of society, occult, poverty, sorrows, grief, etc.

Saturn/Shani In 8th House

Saturn/Shani in the 8th house might provide a long life span. It will make a native intelligent in research, occult, or any specialized field. The Planet of Karma when placed in 8th House can task you so much and demand extreme perfection in you. This is nothing but intense practical life training. Life training will eventually make you see everything can thus transform you into an altogether a different person.

Its aspect over 2nd house can delay the things related to 2nd house or some issues in getting/saving money & family life. ( Conditional, Not for all ). It’s 3rd aspect over 10th house make a native hard working for his/her career & work. A Native will put lots of efforts to get success in his/her life. Saturn’s 10th aspect over 5th house can cause slight troubles in education/graduation, love life, or children related issues but if 5th lord is powerful then you don’t need to worry.

It’s just a general side of 8th Saturn. The whole chart can change the whole picture. But, it’s good to start with the general side of your kundali.