Second House: Setting and Significations
Just like the Zodiac signs, there are twelve houses in an astrological chart. In this series of posts about the different parts of astrology, I will gather my research on the significations of each of the twelve houses.
In this post, I will focus on the second house.
[I will add to this post when I broaden and deepen my knowledge of this house, and make new observations concerning it.]
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Second House
Fast Facts
Keywords: Possessions, money, finances, feelings, security
Group: Succedent
Traditional Name: Gate of Hades
Rulerships: Taurus and Venus
Setting and Significations
The second house is all about our personal resources, whether possessions or money. Since this house is about something that the capitalist system we’re living in has taught us to value––and even that it’s (wrongly) a signifier of our personal worth––value and worth are also significations of this house. As Carole Taylor writes, “the deeper meaning of this house lies in revealing our sense of value – what we place value on and ultimately how we value ourselves.” (Taylor, 2018, p. 92). April Elliott Kent also highlights this as she writes, “the second house symbolizes not just your attitude about possessions, personal comfort, and security, but also the natural resources of personality, gifts, and character that you bring to the table. The challenge of navigating the second house is to use all of your resources wisely, and to cultivate a relationship to the physical world that reflects what’s truly important to you” (Kent, 2023, p. 128).
Additionally, as this house is about money, it indirectly associates with a possible career, vocation, side hustle, etc., as well, though you’ll find the daily work in the sixth house and the career and vocation in the tenth. But the income from the job, career, vocation, business, etc., can show up here.
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Sources
Brennan, Chris. The Astrology Podcast, episode 231: “Significations of the Twelve Houses - Part 1: Houses 1–6” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bddnuFMkmpQ), 2019-11-27.
Gillett, Roy. The Secret Language of Astrology: The Illustrated Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Stars. London: Watkins Media Limited, 2012.
Kent, April Elliott. The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology: Everything from zodiac signs to prediction, made easy and entertaining. San Diego, California: Two Moon Publishing, 2023.
Parker, Julia & Derek Parker. Parkers’ Astrology: The definitive guide to using astrology in every aspect of your life. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2020.
Taylor, Carole. Astrology: Using the wisdom of the stars in your everyday life. London: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2018.
