the houses

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Sun

the ability to make and spend

money will be very important in this
case, as will a liking for sumptuous
things. possessiveness will occur,
and self-indulgence is likely.

Moon

the Moon’s influence will work

strongly from this house. a hankering
for the good things of life will be
matched with possessiveness, which
could lead to regret. shrewdness in
financial matters is common.

Mercury

people with this combination

will enjoy making money – and
spending it quickly! Financial situations
will therefore fluctuate, while the speed
of Mercury thought will be slowed.

VenuS

Venus is powerful in this, the

taurus house. there will be taurean
characteristics in the personality –
modifying them by the Venus sign or
enhancing them if also the sun sign.
Very loving, but possessive.

MarS

a passionate person who will

want and get a lot of everything.
there will be masses of strong
feelings which need an outlet, and
a keeness to make money. physically
tough, especially the men.

Jupiter

Will work well from this house,

contributing bonhomie, a sense of fun
and humour, and a need for good
living and comfort. tendency to weight
gain due to love of rich food and wine.

Saturn

here there will be a tendency

to work extremely hard for every
penny earned, and as a consequence

will have a sensible
attitude to finance.
somewhat restrained
expressions of feelings
are likely.

ur anuS

an erratic attitude to money

is common. a steady income may be
elusive, and money will often be spent
unwisely, possibly in unlikely get-rich
schemes. Will express feelings
dazzlingly and with flattery, but may
not be totally sincere. Freedom loving.

neptune

emotions, with perhaps a tad

of possessiveness, will flow towards
those whom these individuals admire.
Very generous, hopeless with cash,
and will over-spend and usually
need help with finances. Will love
beautiful objects.

pluto

a control of finances and a flair

for making money is very likely indeed.
a similar attitude is often the case
when expressing feelings – will hold
back at first, then sweep admired
ones off their feet.

chiron

a free-wheeling attitude to

finances and possessions is common
here – won’t particularly care for
either, but will soon recover losses.
Will express feelings in a bright,
slightly off-hand and maybe jokey
way, but will be good company.

ur anuS

Will contribute unpredictability,

originality, independence, and often
stubbornness. there can be a tendency
to be unconventional and perverse,
along with flashes of brilliance and
original ideas. above average periods
of stress and tension are likely.

neptune

here, ascendant characteristics

will be weakened, especially for Libra
and scorpio. the planet adds kindness
and tenderness, but self-deception and
a tendency to take the easy route is
common. possible foot problems.

pluto

a dynamic force.

sweeping changes will be made
and psychologically needed too.
the individual must learn not to
bottle up problems. a seeker with
detective instincts. can be obsessive
– especially over self-analysis.
possible genital problems.

chiron

Will add energy, daring and

panache to the characteristics of the
ascendant, along with the ability to
self-heal physical, emotional, and
psychological wounds.

Money is a key theme of the
Second House, and each
planet gives its own distinct
nuance to the theme.

second House: tHe House oF tAurus And Venus