THE 12 HOUSES (#2)

THE 2ND HOUSE


The Second House is associated with what we value, what feeds our hearts, how we meet our basic needs, what we desire, what we are compassionate about, what and who we love, how we show affection, how we conform to and make others conform to our fundamental requirements set by the Self.

The Second House is commonly referred to as the House of Possessions. While this speaks to that which we own, it’s not limited simply to tangible things. We own our feelings and emotions, as well as our inner Selves, abilities, needs and wants. When we “own up to” something, we are in fact claiming ownership of our greatest possession, our Self.

Using our possessions, including material goods, to maximize advantage is also within the realm of the Second House. Our possessions should enhance our lives and those of others, and foster a general sense of well-being. This brings forth the concept of value, which is key to this House.

What do we value, both tangible and intangible?

Why do we value what we do?

Who do we value?

What do we really own?

What do we want to own? And Why?


Our effective resolution of these questions is a large part of what the Second House is all about.

Specific possessions covered by the Second House include earned income and our ability to influence it, investments and movable property (cars, jewelry, clothing, etc.). Debt is also part of the equation here, since we own the responsibility to pay our bills. How we view money, the acquisition of wealth (and debt), financial reversals, savings, budgeting and financial status are all governed by this House.


For those that believe that money will set us free, it’s interesting to note that this maxim finds a home in this Second House governed by the zodiac sign Taurus and by the planet Venus. Personal freedoms as established by financial capability and sensibility are addressed in this House. To a great extent, our possessions and what we do with them help to define us as viable human beings. Taking it a step further, will these material goods help us gain social standing, recognition, friendship and love? Used properly, they very well might. Therefore, the goal implicit in one’s possessions could be defined as the ability to use those possessions honestly and to our best advantage and for the greater good. If our possessions work for us and those around us, what more could we ask?

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