The Second House in Astrology

An in-depth exploration of the meaning of the second house in astrology, explaining what it signifies in a birth chart by looking at dozens of celebrity examples, with astrologers Chris Brennan and Leisa Schaim.

In traditional astrology the second house is associated with the material world, and encompasses topics such as money, possessions, livelihood, and financial stability.

It represents the descent into the material realm, because the second house is the sign that follows the rising sign, and in the whole sign house system it is the first sign after the Ascendant that is fully submerged under the earth.

We open the episode by talking about the significations of the 2nd house in general, and then move into looking at example charts starting with planets in the 2nd house, followed by looking at the ruler of the Ascendant in the 2nd house, and then finally looking at the rulers of the houses in association with the second house.

This is episode 461 of The Astrology Podcast:

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*Timestamps*

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:17 Meaning of the 2nd house
00:18:16 Preface to chart examples
00:22:40 Planets in the 2nd house
01:43:40 Ruler of the Ascendant in the 2nd
02:30:23 Ruler of the 2nd house examples
02:31:00 Ruler of 2nd in 3rd house
02:38:45 4th house
02:45:21 5th house
02:58:07 6th house
03:00:10 7th house
03:09:15 8th house
03:10:59 9th house
03:14:00 10th house
03:19:47 11th house
03:33:29 12th house
03:45:45 Final thoughts
03:51:28 Credits

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[katepreble]

Listening to you talk “too much” is why I’m here. But I will say that I’ve loved hearing the guests as well. If you don’t want a 4-hour episode on the second house, you’re in the wrong place! That’s what this podcast does! And it’s great ✨

[MzUniverse]

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[natashajohnson]

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Thank You Chris and All involved for using your Voice, sharing your Time, Energy and Knowledge to Create and maintain this Space🙏🏾✨️🌌

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[JB-]

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[DaniElleg]

I'm a student of the Hellenistic Astrology Course and have learned so much from this course and your podcasts. Chris, I appreciate your dedication in spite of the hardships of your health and hope a speedy recovery for you soon. Thanks to Leisa for helping out. It's always good to see you as well:) Another brilliant podcast, as usual!

[SusanHopkinson]

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[RichardA]

Thank you Chris for your research and erudite presentation on the Houses. Also, thank you for your vulnerability in explaining your health condition to us; I admire you even more than before. And have Leisa back again soon and often; you tow make such a great team!!

[leahannemedia]

Can't freakin wait for this entire series!

[silentescapist]

We love Leisa!! I'm so excited for this, I love that you did another episode on the Youtube channel together after a while

[katherineharo]

These episodes on the houses are absolutely fascinating and satisfying. I love your astrology in the real world theme that runs through the episodes. And as novice astrologer, I learn so much through these episodes. Thank you for you labor of love. I too have dealt with long covid symptoms, fatigue being the worst of them but your resourcefulness is stronger! Much health, love, and light to you as you do this important work.

[amrit_]

It’s so good to see Leisa. Moon in Cancer in the 2nd house 🙏🏽🤍🧿

[andplay]

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[lauriem]

I just wanted to let you know that you always reminded me of the smooth, professional, low steady voices of NPR. (I used to listen to that all the time many moons ago) On the other hand, it seems to me you’d also be really talented at playing the straight man in comedy who stays deadpan. Always thought you’d be good at comedy improv as well. I personally think you are top notch at speaking in general, and I compare you to the best! ❤Thanks for all you do.

[Higherevolutions]

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[havingfunisnthard]

My Pluto, ascending lunar node, mercury, and sun are all in my second house of Scorpio. I work as a ‘dancer’ (the spicy variety) two nights a week to fund my self-education as a portrait/pop-surrealism painter. Hopefully having so much activity in my second house bodes well for the future? 😅 not many artists reach financial security, but I’ve been stubbornly determined to get there eventually. I’ve always been optimistic regarding finances even though the odds are against me, and my family was very poor when I was a child.

[janellesherrard]

I appreciate the amount of time and effort you put in to your episodes Chris. Thank you ❤

[ethertwist]

Great episode! The 2nd house can often seem overlooked, so this was much anticipated. Leisa is always my very favorite guest contributor to the podcast. I couldn't help but notice the omission of the ruler of the 2nd in the 1st, but still an embarrassment of riches here. Many thanks🙏