The second house in astrology is naturally governed by Taurus the sign on the cusp and the planets inside offer insights to the way we spend and earn money. It is not often mentioned but this is the house of worth; including self worth. This house holds the things we value. Remember Taurus is ruled by Venus and Venus is not just about relating (which is reflected in the other Venus ruled sign Libra) but also our values tangible and otherwise. When planets are placed in the 2nd house they can reflect our value system, the way we feel about ourselves, how we relate to money as well as the stuff we claim ownership over.
Dane Rudhyar writes in his book The Astrological Houses The Spectrum of Individual Experience; “Traditionally the second house refers to possessions and in our society, to money –symbol of the capacity to own whatever a person needs or desires”
Paul Wade states in Be Your Own Astrologer “How you spend money is an accurate reflection of what matter most to you and therefore your whole value system, This house deals with your employment options, money, worldly possessions and attitude towards security”
Please note when doing an interpretation we always consider the entire chart; that includes aspects to the angles and planets. Also a house is never empty; you always have a sign on the cusp. Every house has a ruling planet if you follow the ruling planet you will find additional insights.
Sun in the 2nd house takes on a Taurus like energy; financial security is very important with this placement. This person has to watch out for ego identification with “stuff” and materialism. Drawn to the finer things in life, you are often dependable and stable unless otherwise indicated. Because the 2nd house is associated with the keywords “I have” any personal planets here have to watch for the tendency to claim ownership not just over material objects but also the people in their life. The Suns placement here takes on a very fixed quality; they enjoy routines and all things reliable
Some celebrities with Sun in the 2nd house; Oprah, Robert DeNiro, Ryan Reynolds, Kris Jenner, Morgan Freeman, Anna Nicole Smith, Usher and The Game
Moon in the 2nd house has a strong need for financial and emotional security. Wherever the Moon is placed in the Natal Chart or whatever house has Cancer on the cusp is prone to fluctuation. The native with the Moon in the 2nd house may find their self-esteem ebbs and flows as does their financial situation. The 2nd house governs what we own; with this placement it is not uncommon to own a home. This placement also possesses a strong intuition regarding financial endeavors.
Some celebrities with Moon in the 2nd house; Demi Moore, Shannen Doherty, Kid Cudi, Maya Angelou, Dr. Phil, Matt Dillion, Betty White and Leah Remini
Mercury in the 2nd house can suggest dual ways of earning income. This can certainly be a person that discusses their stuff. The mind is stable and practical with good business sense.
Some celebrities with Mercury in the 2nd house; Gerard Butler, Conor McGregor, Eartha Kitt, Tyrese Gibson, Vanessa Marcil. J.P Morgan, Nicole Brown Simpson and Lisa Rinna
Venus in the 2nd house is a placement I often see when a person benefits financially from marriage and relationships. I also see this as someone that spends money on beauty products. In my opinion it strongly depends on the sign Venus is placed in; it if is in Leo for instance the person may spend extravagantly while in Capricorn not so much. Both Moon and Venus in the 2nd house can also suggest gifts are a part of the individuals love language. Venus in the 2nd house is well placed and no matter the sign it establishes dignity. This is an excellent placement for attracting financial abundance.
Some celebrities with Venus in the 2nd house; Nicholas Cage, Sting, Zoe Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Eva Peron, Roberta Flack, Jodi Arias and Stormy Daniels
Mars in the 2nd house can exert a lot of energy acquiring possessions. They may spend money as fast as they earn it. This placement suggests you are ready to fight to protect your possessions, finances, those people you love and the values you cherish. Wherever Mars is placed or whatever house has Aries on the cusp the individual can be combative; for you this centers around security. This can also suggest fighting with others over money; I would be very clear and cautious when and if lending others money. Spending habits are spontaneous so you may want to learn to save for a rainy day.
Some celebrities with Mars in the 2nd house; Elizabeth Taylor, Bono, Cher, Joan of Arc, Malala Yousafzai, Julianna Moore, Ice Cube, and Catherine the Great
Jupiter in the 2nd house in one of my favorite placements; I often feel the person is generous unless afflicted. This placement suggests an ease in accumulating money. Remember Jupiter expands whatever it touches so you have to consider while it is easy to obtain money it goes out just the same. This can signify the person that likes to do things in a grand manner; think big and flashy. I also find this person to be very generous in giving of themselves.
I know Charlie Sheen is controversial but I always think of him when I think of Jupiter in the 2nd house. No matter what he has going on personally he always seems to manifest money with ease. He nears the top of the list for highest paid actor of all time on a TV show. I know in recent times he has had some financial issues but he is known to be financially generous when it comes to tipping and donating money to charity.
Some other celebrities with Jupiter in the 2nd house Kelly Ripa, Ricahrd Pryor, John McEnroe, Ted Turner, Sonny Bono, Michelle Branch and Al Sharpton
Saturn in the 2nd house may be working off past life Karma linked to worthiness and finances. This is a person that may struggle with their own self worth; feeling they need to somehow prove it or someone they have limiting beliefs surrounding money. A fear of not being enough or having enough likely needs to be worked out in this lifetime. I have also seen this placement in clients that have quite a bit of wealth but have poverty consciousness often afraid of losing it and sometimes accounting for every penny. This manifestation indicates that they have a fear of surrounding money or do not feel they are worthy to splurge on themselves. As always it depends on the entire chart
Some other celebrities with Saturn in the 2nd house; Snoop Dogg, Roger Federer, Kevin Costner, Meryl Streep, John Cena, Frank Ocean, Jane Austen and Ellen Pompeo
Uranus in the 2nd house suggests the person may have innovative ways of earning money. Where Uranus is placed in the Natal Chart we have to expect the unexpected this can suggest sudden gains and sudden losses. The person’s value system may be quite different than the collective. This person may not want to hold any financial obligations and may not want tp feel bound to materialistic aspect of life. This placement as well as Uranus in the 6th and 10th can suggest a person that wants to work independently and are better off self employed. This is great for earning money via the internet or anything that is futuristic.
Some other celebrities with Uranus in the 2nd house Justin Bieber, Uma Thurman, Pablo Picasso, Marilyn Manson, Joan Baez, Princess Stephanie of Monaco, Sylvia Plath and David Letterman
Neptune in the 2nd house can show confusion surrounding money and values. I always advise those with this placement double check they are being paid correctly. Spirituality does not mean we have to forgo our worldly possessions. Please avoid get rich schemes or lending money to others without clear terms of repayment. Excellent for earning money through spiritual pursuits, music and theater. This placement may also like to spend money on psychics, tarot readers and other spiritual services. Please have a financial plan with this placement you may not want to be bothered with such things but unfortunately it is necessary.
Some other celebrities with Neptune in the 2nd house: Ewan McGregor, Kesha, Judy Garland, Vince Vaughn, George Carlin, Annie Lennox, James Spader and Anderson Cooper
Pluto in the 2nd house experiences deep change and transformation through finances. This can be the person that undergoes grand upheavals; meaning large gains and losses financially. Wherever Pluto is placed we often face circumstances beyond our control. The shadow side is an obsession with “things. The swing with Pluto can be wide so this can also be a person that totally shuns all aspects of materialism. Pluto tends to operate in extremes-think all or nothing. Pluto is the God of Wealth so I would not rule out amassing abundance; the natal potential is certainly there. Your value system is also likely to go through massive transformations as you look back over your life you will see many times you placed value on people and things that later become insignificant.
Some other celebrities with Pluto in the 2nd house: Johnny Depp, Bill Gates, John Travolta, Steven Spielberg, Chelsea Handler, Ashley Judd, Brigitte Nielsen and Prince Andrew
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