2nd House

Author: Alison Price – Updated: March 2025

Houses

There are always twelve houses in each chart. You have a second house and that’s the house we’re looking at today.

2nd House Chart Position

Type of House

The second house is a succedent house which means it supports the angular house that it comes after and to which it is adjacent. In this case that is the 1st house or Ascendant you in others words you.

Hemispheres

The second house is found below the Ascendant Descendant axis, or the horizon, in the Northern hemisphere and this suggests it is more of a private house. The second house is in the Eastern hemisphere, to the left of the Midheaven IC line, which suggests it is concerned with “self.”

Quadrant

The second house is within the first quadrant, which is the private / self-quadrant.

Triple Division

The second house is in the first triple division which means that it is concerned with issues of “Me.“

Second House

Themes

As always, there are several themes related to the second house. The impact and importance of these house themes, or affinities, will be modified by the full second house complex in which you will consider:

The sign on the cusp of the second house.
Aspects to the second house cusp degree.
The planets that rule the sign on the second house cusp.
Any natal planets in the second house.
If there is an intercepted sign within the second house.
Any points in the second house like the Lunar Nodes, or the Part of Marriage or the Part of Fortune.
If your prenatal eclipse is in the second house.
Any current transits to your second house including lunations and eclipses which will unfold later.

Let’s have a look.

Possessions

Collections

The second house in astrology governs your moveable possessions and personal collections.

Ownership

It reflects not only the material things you accumulate, but also your relationship with ownership and the things you cherish on a physical level.

Wealth

Your Attitude Towards Money

This house plays a crucial role in revealing your attitude toward money and finances.

Earning Potential

It highlights how you manage your income, your ability to generate wealth, and your overall earning potential.

Attracting Credit

It also sheds light on your capacity to access financial resources, such as the credit you can secure or the investment opportunities you might attract.

Saving

It suggests how you save. Beyond mere wealth accumulation.

Spending

The second house also speaks to your spending habits.

Donations

Who you give money to, including charitable donations, giving or financial support that you offer to others is shown in your second house.

Discover some more about the money houses.

Self-worth

Self-esteem

On a deeper level, the second house reflects your personal self-worth and self-esteem.

Self-value

It reveals how much you value yourself, not just in financial terms but also in how you perceive your own abilities and contributions to the world.

Values

Priority Values

This house also explores your core values—the principles that guide your decisions and actions. It signifies that which you hold dear and anything that you prioritize over and above material wealth.

Personal Standards

In this way, the second house goes beyond money. It illustrates what you truly value more than financial gain. This can be integrity, relationships, experiences, or personal freedom.

Overarch

I’ve often said that the two questions that astrology is always get are about love and money. As the second house is the primary house pertaining to money, it’s where you earn your money when you go out and work for the man. It’s a very important house to understand because I can guarantee you that all of your clients are going to ask you about money.

More on Houses

Here are a few more articles about the astrological houses.

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Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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