2nd House
Second House
House Details
Ruler: Taurus
Lifecycle: Toddler
Associated Planet: Venus
Living in a material world
Ah, the second house. While not talked about nearly enough in Astrological circles, it is an important house with a wide-ranging influence. This is the realm of our possessions. While it's true that this house governs money and financial assets, it more accurately represents what we have and, ultimately, the things we value. If our value happens to be money, then planets and signs involved in the second house will highlight a definite financial component.
Individuals with a strong emphasis on the second house in their birth charts are often acutely aware of how the things in their lives influence their sense of security and comfort. These individuals almost always feel at their best when living in an environment that reflects their self-image from a practical standpoint. Rarely will you see their homes neglected or in disarray, unless severe afflictions affect the planets or ruling planets in this house. Where they live is often an expression of who they are.
Self-expression through our possessions
The second house tends to instill the need to collect things, discouraging minimalism. A strong second house indicates a person who needs to be surrounded by a robust material presence as it is a part of their identity. While the negative effects of these placements can foster a "keeping up with the Joneses" mentality, in a positive sense, this person has a fantastic sense of style, fits in well with others, and possesses a strong financial mind.
Money as a concept is also a very critical piece of the second house influence. An individual with a healthy second house will tend to be good with their finances, not particularly fond of risk-taking, and value having their basic needs covered above almost anything else, including relationships. However, if this house is afflicted in a natal chart, this individual can experience issues with gambling, spending beyond their means and even challenging periods of transient living without a lot of resources available.
The house of collection
The accurate visual for the second house is a friendly neighborhood home with plenty of food, furniture, a comfortable bed, and perhaps a spare wad of cash under the mattress because you just never know! The house is well-maintained, fitting in seamlessly with the rest of the neighborhood and up to the latest standards.
Financial security is intricately tied to a sense of self-worth for individuals with a strong second house influence. Therefore, if the Sun or Moon resides here, it is vital to work towards achieving financial security in life. The great strength of this house lies in an appreciation of the physical world, encompassing an acknowledgment of the beauty and security that comes with prioritizing material things in one's life.
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