General Meaning of the 2nd House for Astrology

The second house is the sector of the astrological chart in which all the personal values discovered and built in the 1st house are consolidated through materialization. The energy present in the 2nd house refers to values, not only restricted to the world of finances, the values addressed here can be spiritual, intellectual, material or moral.

The planets that are located in the 2nd House express the aspects that the individual values in life. In the same way, the zodiac signs that are in the 2nd House indicate the quality of the relationship of the person with the values, be them material or symbolic.

The 2nd house in the astrological chart

In the astrological chart, the 2nd house is associated with earnings and values, but this astrological field is not only about finances. Understand better which are the themes addressed by the 2nd house here:

House of personal safety

In the astrological chart, some aspects are responsible for expressing the way the individual feels secure in life and the main one is the 2nd House. As it is a sector that exposes the materialization of personal identity, the House also expresses which are the areas and values that transmit the idea of personal security for each individual.

To understand better, it is necessary to interpret the positioning of planets and zodiac signs that are in House 2 within the birth chart. For example, if the sign present in the house is Sagittarius, the sense of security will be directly linked to knowledge.

The signs and planets as a guide

The signs can serve as allies in the journey of interpreting the meaning present in House 2 within an astrological chart. Each sign individually represents different aspects and interests, as well as characteristics, which influence the way the individual sees his or her relationship with values, finances, security or desires.

The planets, on the other hand, can be used as guides that direct characteristics and abilities within the sector. The planets present in the House represent the quality of fluidity or the challenges present in the themes that integrate the sector, and may indicate ease for gains, material impulsiveness, values more linked to knowledge or other possibilities, depending on the planet in question.

The relationship with money and possessions

The potentialities and difficulties present in the relationship with possessions and money are expressed, astrologically, in the 2nd house. The zodiac signs and the stars that are in the house translate how the individual's relationship with these issues works and which are the personal characteristics that can be developed to guarantee success in the earnings.

For example, Venus (planet linked to love, arts and beauty) in the 2nd house can be an indicator of artistic skills, ease of earnings in the sector related to beauty and can even be a sign of a romance that generates good fruit for the finances.

What we want

Desires can be understood from many different perspectives, they can relate to sexual desires, dreams to be fulfilled or material desires, but in the 2nd House only the desires in their primal aspect are addressed. The desires present in this astrological sector represent what is attracted to you by individuals.

From the moment one understands what the central focus of individual desire is, it is possible to channel energy and efforts in order to build a plan for realization. In the astrological chart it is possible to better understand this aspect from the interpretation of the stars and signs that are present in House 2.

The planets, Dark Moon and Part of Fortune in House 2

Understanding the meaning of the planets in House 2 is essential for those who want to interpret its meaning. Discover everything about the presence of the Black Moon, the Part of Fortune and the stars in this house here:

Sun in 2nd House

When the king star is in the house of values, it is a sign that the ego is present in the aspects of the life of the individual that are addressed by the house. There may be the search for status or recognition and the need to exercise courage in the activities lived. These topics should receive attention from who has the position, for the greatest personal satisfaction.

Since the 2nd house also deals with the concept of personal security, it can be interpreted that the individual who has this position in the birth chart needs to be recognized in order to feel secure.

Moon in House 2

For astrology, the Moon is the star which rules the emotions, delicacy and nutrition. To have such elements in the house which is related to values is an indicator of the need to maintain emotions linked to possessions. This characteristic can be expressed both in an individual who has emotional attachment to material goods and in someone who has appreciation for old objects, with memories.

Those who have the Moon in House 2 in their birth chart tend to feel the mutability of the star in finances. But they can also prosper working in sectors linked to the star, such as hotels, nutrition and even the sea.

Mercury in the 2nd House

Mercury, the planet that rules communications, curiosity and creativity. If the star is in the 2nd house in the natal chart, it can be a good idea for finances to work in professions related to communication or that use the ability to transmit messages and ideas as a communicator, teacher and writer.

The presence of the star in the house of values also indicates personal values allied to new discoveries, verbal expression, inventiveness and innate curiosity. To feel secure, the individual needs to keep exercising the abilities of adaptation, expression and transformation in the activities he or she proposes throughout life.

Venus in 2nd House

Venus, known as the "planet of love", is the star that relates to issues of beauty in the aesthetic sense, with love, with the arts and also with finances. Therefore, having the star in the 2nd house, which is related to values, can attribute to the individual the great appreciation for goods and values that are linked to beauty and aesthetic harmony.

Those who have the planet Venus in the 2nd house of their birth chart are predisposed to do well in careers related to the Venusian universe: artistic work, beauty, decoration or fashion. In this case, personal security is linked to beauty.

Mars in 2nd House

The "planet of war" transmits the energy of urgency and pursuit of your desires in an impulsive and energetic way. In this way Mars in the 2nd house indicates that the individual who has this position must take risks to conquer his possessions and has his sense of personal security directly associated with the idea of vivacity.

For people who have Mars in the 2nd house, material possessions are one way of expressing personal power and can be used for the reaffirmation of individual capacity. In such cases it is important to take into consideration the possibility of balancing this materialistic energy.

Jupiter in the 2nd House

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is astrologically the star that deals with the search for expansion. The expansiveness proposed by Jupiter can also be translated by the direction towards the personal meaning of life. Such energy in the 2nd house, which deals with values and assets, can be very auspicious.

The astrological placement in the birth horoscope indicates that there is an ease of gain, because it is seen as a matter of universal justice. However, this ease of acquisition can also lead to unthinking expenditure. Good careers for those with Jupiter in House 2 are related to travel, export and academia.

Saturn in the 2nd House

Saturn is, for astrology, the planet responsible for challenges, charges, sense of responsibility and for the maturity obtained through effort. To have the planet in the 2nd house is an indication that there is a lot of personal charge governing the matters related to values, be them material or existential.

Those who have this position also tend to be hoarders, living with the constant fear of losing possessions and money. However, the positive aspect of this situation is that individuals have greater ease in managing possessions, caution, and the ability to transform challenging material situations into opportunities for maturation and learning.

Uranus in the 2nd House

Uranus is the planet of the unconventional, so when it is in the 2nd house it indicates that at some point in the life of the individual it will be necessary to question his personal values and even his way of obtaining goods. From this change, a new way of life will be unveiled that will become transforming.

The personal security of individuals who have Uranus in the 2nd house is constantly changing, because the planet carries with it the energy of transformation, so the idea of constancy becomes fickle. In the financial sector, the planet indicates ups and downs, but finds in unusual careers prosperous ground.

Neptune in 2nd House

In astrology, Neptune is the planet that rules the realm of dreams and illusions, as well as everything that is ephemeral and changeable. For this reason, its presence in the 2nd house of an astrological chart may indicate difficulty to deal with the materiality of life and a certain tendency to get into investments that are nothing more than great illusions.

The astrological positioning is also a sign that the sense of personal security is anchored in higher planes, and can be reflected in religiosity or in the participation of activities aimed at the collective good. Good careers are: performing arts, poetry, writing, selling drinks and religious career.

Pluto in 2nd House

Pluto, for astrology, is the star that represents sexuality and transformation, as well as all the losses that are associated with it. For the new to be born, the old must die. This concept applies in the life of the individual who has Pluto in the 2nd house through great material losses that may arise.

If Pluto is in the 2nd house of a natal chart, the use of possessions as a tool for sexual attraction and seduction can be present in the personality of the individual. In addition, a positive aspect of the position is the capacity for transformation. Good careers are: psychology and restoration.

North Node in the 2nd House and South Node in the 8th House

The North Lunar Node represents the ascending path of the Moon in the birth chart and indicates the aspects that are important in the path of evolution of the individual. In an astrological chart, when the North Node is in the 2nd House, there is the need to acquire material goods through one's own efforts, recognizing one's own value.

The South Lunar Node is the aspect that indicates the past and the issues that have already been lived, showing the descending path of the Moon. Those who have the South Node in the 8th house (house of transformation) should seek the understanding of the material aspects of life.

Chiron in the 2nd House

In astrology, Chiron is the representative of the great challenge to be faced by the individual along his journey. When the individual has Chiron in the 2nd house, there is the need to learn through difficulties. Based on this principle, it is possible to find the path that brings harmony to the material field or recognition.

The presence of Chiron in this House can also signal great losses related to values, material or not. However, losses must be seen as a source of learning and a means to individual evolution, because exactly at the moment of rupture is where the opportunity lies.

Dark Moon (Lilith) in House 2

Lilith, or Black Moon is the sector of the astrological chart which expresses the psychic and unconscious energies, as well as the desires and repressions present in the area. The presence of the Black Moon in the 2nd House, which refers to values and possessions, indicates an individual who has extremist tendencies and may base his actions on unconscious impulses.

All this impulsiveness and inconsequence can be a factor which can lead to great losses of material goods and drastic changes in personal values. In this case, it is advisable that the individual who has this position in the horoscope seeks to be thoughtful and avoid impulsive acts.

Part of Fortune or Wheel of Fortune in the 2nd House

In the birth chart, the Part of Fortune, or Wheel of Fortune, indicates which are the individual's powers, that is, the abilities that make him/her stand out and change his/her luck in moments of crisis. Those who have the Part of Fortune in the 2nd House find their fulfillment and prosperity from the tools present in the environment in which they live.

The combination of the Part of Fortune with the House which governs issues related to possessions and values guarantees good luck in finances, provided that the opportunities which arise along the way are duly taken advantage of and there is a search for realism.

The signs in the 2nd house

In the astrological chart, the twelve zodiac signs represent different aspects of personality and temperament when facing life situations. To understand what the signs in the 2nd house represent, read here:

Aries in the 2nd House

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and expresses this characteristic through the pioneering spirit common to Aryans. The combination of Aries with the 2nd house indicates an individual who has the need to seek his resources on his own and may even get involved in innovative activities in which he is a pioneer.

The security of those who have Aries in the 2nd house comes from the freedom to exercise their impulses freely. For this reason this astrological combination can be common to people who seek to work independently, thus gaining the freedom to pursue their possessions and finding their value.

Taurus in the 2nd House

Taurus finds its home in the 2nd house. The astrological house is ruled by the sign and has as a central theme aspects that are present in it: possessions, security and materiality. For this reason, the astrological positioning can be very auspicious, since the necessary elements for the sector are naturally sought.

Security, stability and comfort are key words for those who have Taurus in the 2nd house. The relationship with possessions flows in a practical and realistic way, and may require only a little determination. In this case, careers that guarantee stability and high salaries are sought, even if very hard work is required.

Gemini in the 2nd House

Gemini, ruled by Mercury, is the sign of communication and creativity, so its presence in the 2nd house indicates greater ease of material gains in sectors that are linked to the exercise of communication as journalism, advertising and marketing. Because it has duality in its nature, the sign can also signal the possibility of multiple sources of income.

The ability to have new ideas and creative ability are other characteristics that should be valued by the individual who has this astrological combination, if he wants to increase his earnings. In the case of Gemini, personal values are linked to exchanges, which can occur professionally.

Cancer in 2nd House

Cancer is the sign ruled by emotions, so its presence in the 2nd house, which is associated with materiality, may indicate a need for emotional balance for success in finances and possessions. For those who have Cancer in the 2nd house, the work that enables their earnings must be aligned with their emotional values.

Working in sectors that allow you to exercise empathy and care for others, such as nursing, medicine or hospitality, can be a good way to ensure balance between the field of emotions and materiality. It may also be interesting to observe the positioning of the Moon to better understand this aspect.

Leo in the 2nd House

Leo is ruled by the Sun, so it is a sign that wants to shine. With its positioning in the 2nd house, it can indicate the need to feel recognized through possessions and material achievements, from which can also come the feeling of security. Who has this combination in the astrological chart feels the need to be protagonist in the search for possessions.

This position in the birth horoscope indicates that there is a connection of self-worth with gain. However the idea of making well-being conditional on prosperity can be harmful, so further reflection on personal values is recommended.

Virgo in 2nd House

Virgo is known for being the most organized sign of the zodiac. This earthly ability of organization and control can be reflected in the 2nd house with prudence in finances and values linked to order. As for personal value, the individual who has Virgo in the 2nd house feels valued by exercising practical and objective activities, within the concrete universe.

The possibility of feeling useful is something that must be taken into consideration when the person who has Virgo in the 2nd house is choosing his career. For this individual, values can only be accounted for when they are tangible.

Libra in the 2nd House

The presence of the sign of Libra in the 2nd house is a sign that there is a need for balance and harmony when dealing with the material aspects of life.

The astrological placement also indicates that there is a need to find your value through relationships. Furthermore, the personal security of the individual may be linked to a sense of justice or balance in the sectors ruled by the 2nd house.

Scorpio in 2nd House

Scorpio is the most passionate of all the signs. Its relationship with possessions tends to be obsessive or intense. When Scorpio is in the 2nd house of a natal chart, it can also indicate the need for greater control over finances, and caution with passionate impulses which can be harmful to the material world.

The personal security of Scorpio in the 2nd House is linked to the truth, which is sought at all costs. The abilities of analysis and delivery present in this sign can be beneficial to the sector ruled by the 2nd House. Professions which are in line with personal values tend to yield good results.

Sagittarius in the 2nd House

The spontaneity of Sagittarius is present in the 2nd house through the naturalness with which he deals with work activities. The material goals of those who have Sagittarius in the 2nd house are not related to the accumulation of goods, but to the freedom that financial independence can provide.

Those who have Sagittarius in the 2nd house in their birth chart should dedicate themselves to a career that allows the alignment of work with their personal values, which are: knowledge, generosity and positivity. There is also a need for expansion, so it is common for individuals of this group to seek promotions and higher positions.

Capricorn in the 2nd House

Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, so it carries with it intense self-criticism and the need to constantly surpass itself. In the 2nd house, the sign can present itself as the ability to be restrained with financial expenses, the ability to accumulate goods and the need to control possessions.

Capricorn is the sign most linked to material aspects of life, so its presence in the House that also deals with issues related to the material world and security can become very auspicious. However, individuals with this astrological combination also tend to be pessimistic and avoid risking their hard-earned money.

Aquarius in 2nd House

When the sign of Aquarius is in the 2nd house, there is a need to stand out materially because of your innovative abilities, and those who are involved in progressive activities or come up with ideas that question the status quo in some way can be good sectors for material gain.

However materiality is not one of the main characteristics of Aquarius, and your need to always present yourself as an eccentric individual can damage the relationship with the concrete aspects of life. There is also the need to seek resources in a totally individual way, hardly exercising functions which have been advised.

Pisces in the 2nd House

Individuals who have the dreamy sign of Pisces in the 2nd house of their astrological chart have a tendency to have difficulty with the concrete aspects and materiality of life. For this reason finances can get out of control quite frequently and are influenced by the mood of Pisces which oscillates like the waves of the sea.

However, skills related to the ability to express emotions and empathic sensitivity can become the source of resources for those who have Pisces in the 2nd house. Careers that allow values to be exercised, such as nursing and artistic areas can be good solutions.

Is the 2nd house a house that represents only the search for riches?

Not at all! The meanings present in the 2nd house of the astrological chart go far beyond financial issues. Aspects related to personal security, the power of inner desires and individual potentialities for prosperity are also dealt with. Each planet and sign present in the 2nd house will lead to a different reflection.

This happens because the influence that the stars and signs exert on this sector of the lives of individuals is different. Thus, the values and personal notions of wealth will always be unique, causing each person to have its own perception of wealth, in addition to the other aspects present in the House.