Second home. A home of values

On a personal level, this here house signifies the value we put on ourselves and everything we do. It's where we can turn our energy into somethin' we can touch, use, or hold, like it's a natural outcome of the energy we carry in our bodies, represented by our first house. The second house on our chart is the field of habit, the grub we eat to satisfy the hunger cooked up by the animal we got in the first house. It's the bread-and-butter that strengthens our body, leading to quality thoughts. It links up with the sign of Taurus, speaks to a person's riches, and is also called the house of values. Its Latin motto is lucrum, meanin' "wealth."

• Zodiac Sign: Taurus
• Ruling Planet: Venus
• Finances
• Property
• Values
• Self-worth
• Loans and Borrowing
• Material Desires

Areas of Life

The second house deals with personal belongings, the property we wanna own in this life, and the food we love to chow down on. It pinpoints the first, materialistic aim of our existence. Lookin' at it through philosophical connections, it reflects how our grub habits affect our financial standing. Cleanin' out our bodies with fasting or healthy eatin' will rid us of the bad stuff that piles up. Consequently, it'll clear our minds, leadin' to sharper financial choices, instead of suckin' energy from our first house. It's our own recipe for beefin' up our strong financial background.

The second house is a reminder of the energy we've pointed in the right direction. Every achievement we ain't satisfied with 'cause it didn't give us what we needed in the material world just means our energy ain't properly focused or ain't bein' used on matters in sync with our body and our material existence. Once we start makin' money, we can be sure we're in some kind of correlation with our true selves. However, if we're still not satisfied, we likely ain't fulfilled our true callin' that'll eventually make us whole. Whatever our situation, the second house talks about our level of personal self-realization through material things, how we take 'em in, and how they satisfy our inner hunger.

Possessions:

1) ability to earn and spend money;

2) material interests and prospects;

3) amount of income and its sources;

4) business activity, abundance and wealth;

5) movable property;

6) practical knowledge and skills acquired through one's own efforts;

7) personal values (material and spiritual) and attitude towards them.

1st third of the house: inherited property, main source of income, prospects for acquiring own property, social dependence or independence; processes of accumulation of energy and vital forces, issues of nutrition and personal hygiene; attitude to personal values in the first third of life; brothers of the enemy, parents of friends, death of a spouse, success of children (especially the first child).

2nd third of the house: money and how to earn it, movable property, income and values in the second third of life, earnings through friends and acquaintances, income due to job changes; children's profession, death of a friend.

3rd third of the house: business and financial partners, contacts, debts, obligations; earnings from ideological, spiritual activities, income from travel, earnings and values in the last third of life; death of an open enemy.

Second House in Aries

If the second house starts in Aries, we can see this person follows their gut to create somethin' in the material world. This'll be a strong hunger and often speaks to instinctive overeating or undereating, which is tied to their fears. It's a position that talks about quick gains, strongly directed energy towards self-worth and the value of everything in life. It also points to a person's tendency to eat too fast, pick food rich in red meat, often too spicy for the stomach. Aries on the cusp of the second house can mean a person's inability to enjoy things that are slow, homemade, cozy, or gentle. This can be a rough position that forms a rough personality, unless feminine planets and the Moon are strongly placed in their horoscope.

Second House in Taurus

The cusp of the second house in Taurus is the most natural spot for this house. Folks born with it got a knack for recognizing the value of all things, relationships, other folks, and life experiences. In some cases, this hints at a significant challenge where the person gotta learn their own worth through a series of humbling experiences. However, this is rare and needs to be backed up by a tricky placement of Venus in the natal chart. This here is a person with a talent for makin' dough, so long as their feel for the material world ain't tainted by others' beliefs and thoughts. If they give in to any guilt, the quality of their relationships will suddenly drop, and they might find it tough to bounce back from bein' overly responsible. These folks were born to enjoy our material reality and should always remind themselves to do just that.

Second House in Gemini

If the second house is placed in the sign of Gemini, we can straightaway guess that the person will be makin' dough through quick, freelance gigs, rather than havin' a serious job that brings a lot of deep, steady satisfaction. This is someone who can profit from writin', journalism, constant movin' around, talkin' talents, or good sales skills. If there's a challenge to face because of planets in this house or Mercury, we might see that a shallow approach to the value of things leads to disharmony and makes the person jumpy and nervous, unable to create anything stable or big enough to meet their needs. This can also symbolize a "scammer's position" and talk about someone makin' money from shady activities, especially if Mercury is retrograde or in the sign of Pisces.

Second House in Cancer

If the second house starts in Cancer, it's a strong sign that the person'll likely make their money from a family business or their own private company. This is someone who can work from home, or someone who goes with the flow and trusts fate to bring 'em wealth. Generally, this might not be as strong a position unless the Moon is real powerful, but it does give the ability to find incredible joy in food, cookin', and family get-togethers. This is a position that highlights an inner search for gratitude and love, and often speaks to a genetic predisposition as a potential for personal gain. It can also be a position that hints at an inheritance they've been spendin' since birth, unlike the eighth house inheritance issues where someone's gotta die or give something up to benefit.

Second House in Leo

If a person's second house cusp lands in Leo, we can spot a knack for posing for money, and this is often seen in models, actors, and folks who gotta be theatrical to get what they want. Depending on the dignity of its ruler, this second house placement speaks to strong confidence in money matters, but it can also make a person vulnerable to other people's opinions when it comes to their own worth. Because of its tight link to the ego, this is a tricky spot for the second house, as the outcome of every situation ain't just tied to self-worth, but also to self-respect. This can be tough if the person ain't brave or strong enough to face all the hurdles that might come from other folks and society.

Second House in Virgo

If the second house starts in Virgo, it's safe to say this is someone who's got a thing or two to learn about enjoyin' themselves. This is the sign that brings Venus to its fall, and since Venus is the natural ruler for the mothers of the second house, we see that the challenge here is to actually value their actions and successes, instead of lookin' for flaws in everything they do. In cases where a strong Mercury colors this position, we might see someone rational and able to fix whatever comes their way. However, it's still rare to find a person with this setup who's truly happy with what they've got. Money comes from hard work, dedication, and attention to detail, and this is carried by someone who rarely gets somethin' quick or earns what they don't deserve.

Second House in Libra

When the second house is in Libra, it gives a person a sense of self-worth through their connections with other people. In some ways, this can be problematic and lead to envy and all sorts of judgments that the Soul ain't ready for, while at the same time providin' the person with plenty of material goods through partnerships or a chosen spouse. In a poorly set position, this can make the person see their partner as thinkin' their possessions are vain and turnin' to other people's stuff. Luckily, this don't happen too often, but it's still hard to value yourself with all the influences of the outside world. This is a tendency to make money by workin' with other people, in a team, or through relationships, partnerships, the law, or a pursuit of justice.

Second House in Scorpio

If the second house has its cusp in Scorpio, this talks about finances left to us by our ancestors. Dependin' on our genetic bent, this could be a blessing or a curse, as it's largely tied to those who were here before we arrived in this world. It might feel like we got little say in our own well-being when this setup takes hold. To find joy in the material world, this is a position that pushes a person to find it in change and to accept that energy needs to flow and swirl constantly. In a practical sense, this means the person's gotta give to receive, and reward ain't ever comin' unless it's earned through all sorts of actions, life choices, and lineage. This position can also speak of a debt that needs repayin', and that ain't always easy to grasp or enjoy.

Second House in Sagittarius

If the second house has its cusp in Sagittarius, it's tough to hold onto cash or stick to the beaten path to earn it. Even if it's clear someone can profit from teachin', philosophy, or travelin', the money earned ain't easy to keep and will be spent fast. While there's always plenty of luck where friendly Sagittarius is, there are a lot of unrealistic approaches and a tendency to overdo any of the house's symbolism. That's why these folks tend to eat too much, spend too much, and also earn too much, or be unrealistic in any way about their own worth and the value of what they do, and their achievements. As long as there's enough depth and common sense in their approach, there lies the seed of true satisfaction and earthly happiness.

Second House in Capricorn

If a person's horoscope carries the cusp of the second house in Capricorn, it's often seen as a cross of fate that can't be changed. The biggest problem here is the guilt carried deep in the soul, leadin' to messed-up circumstances and mistakes made in finances or eatin' habits. This ain't a position that'll forgive much, especially if the person ain't ready to take full responsibility for their life and their financial or material belongings. The lesson for Capricorns to learn is always best learned through rest, and it's impossible to understand how much they're worth if they ain't well-rested. As long as they're in a constant spasm, stuck in an inability to feel responsible for their own well-being, they won't be able to see the healthy routine needed to be content with what they've got.

Second House in Aquarius

In cases where the second house begins in Aquarius, issues of value will be constantly changin'. The only constant value a person will acknowledge will be in their friendships and the shared goals of society, while it'll be quite hard to stay steady in one financial approach. This is a person who needs to take big financial risks, just as they'll risk their health and all their body can handle, consumin' fast and unhealthy food too often for their liver and heart to take it. In most cases, the first house of a person born with this second house placement is in Capricorn, addin' a new dimension to the use of their energy when creatin' somethin' in the material world. Steady and with a strong plan, they seem to find liberation through money, and this often makes 'em surprisingly irresponsible and full of surprises in all financial matters.

Second House in Pisces

When the second house is in Pisces, a lot of things get lost now and then. This is seen in a person who don't know where their keys are, just as they ain't sure where or when they'll be able to earn anything on their own. The difficulty lies in the fact that delusions in Pisces tend to take over, and a person can feel true and deep satisfaction without havin' much, just as they can overestimate their abilities in certain areas, get lost in their true mission, and focus on material goals. The main aim for the person in this case is to follow their true callin' and the mission they gotta fulfill in this life, 'cause that's the only thing that can bring 'em enough true satisfaction.