Wednesday, September 13, 2006

The Second House-House of Possessions

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 maximum
advantage is also within the realm of the Second House. Our
possessions should enhance our lives and those of others in
addition to fostering a general sense of well-being. This brings
forth the concept of value which is key to the Second House.
What do we value, both tangibly and intangibly? Why do we
value it? Who do we value? What do we really own? What do
we want to own? 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
moveable property (cars, clothing, jewelry and the like). 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 ruled by the Second House.

For those of us who believe that money will set us free, it's
interesting to note that this maxim finds a home in the Second
House. Personal freedoms as established by financial capability
and sensibility are addressed within 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? Well,
one more question does come to mind: what goes around
comes around? Sounds about right!

The Second House is ruled by the Sign Taurus and the Planet
Venus.

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