House 2 of 12 · Succedent

The 2nd House: Money

The house of money, possessions, self-worth and what you value.

At a glance

Rules: money, possessions, self-worth and what you value
Natural sign: Taurus, ruled by Venus
Type: Succedent: houses that build and hold
Vedic: Dhana bhava: wealth, family, speech, food and early education. A maraka; its aim is artha, wealth.

Your sense of self is tied to what you earn, own and value; you build yourself through self-reliance and steady worth.

Security means money and possessions; income may rise and fall like the tides, and comfort calms you.

You think about money and make it with your mind: trade, writing, sales or teaching.

A talent for money and beautiful things; you earn through art, beauty or pleasant work.

You fight for money and earn it through effort; spending can be impulsive.

Luck with money and a generous hand; wealth tends to grow, though spending may too.

Money comes slowly through hard work; you learn thrift and build lasting security.

Income rises and falls suddenly; unusual ways of earning, often through technology.

Unclear or idealistic about money; earning through art, music or healing.

Power struggles over money, and the ability to rebuild your finances from nothing.

Rahu in the 2nd: Rahu in the 2nd, Ketu in the 8th: hunger for money, food and a voice; uncanny intuition about hidden things.
The Lagna lord in the 2nd: your life is built around wealth, family, food and speech. You earn through your own efforts and value security.
The 10th lord in the 2nd: Your career brings wealth: banking, food, a family business, speech, teaching or valuables.
The 7th lord in the 2nd: Where you meet your partner. Through money, work, food or family: a workplace, a shop, a meal, or someone your family already knows. Shared values and shared resources bind you.

What does the 2nd house represent?

Money, possessions, self-worth and what you value.

What sign and planet rule the 2nd house?

Its natural sign is Taurus, ruled by Venus. In your own chart, the sign on the cusp of the 2nd house and that sign's ruler tell more.

What does an empty 2nd house mean?

Nothing bad. Most charts have empty houses. Read the sign on the cusp of the 2nd house and look at where that sign's ruler sits.