The Subjective Houses

August 24, 2009 by
Filed under Reflections From Friends, Reflections From The Stars

Practical Astrology for an Imperfect World. 1.13

The lower hemisphere of a chart, Houses 1 through 6, are the subjective Houses. They represent matters that are personally oriented. Using Robert Jansky’s methodology, they represent what we have to offer (export) to trade for what we want or seek or need. The more planets in a house, the greater the emphasis—and thus the greater the need—perceived by the individual.

The 2nd and 8th houses are the pair of houses that reveal an individual’s need for possessions and the physical sharing of herself with another person. Money is often the commodity that is being exchanged. The bargain? I’ll offer you some asset I possess in exchange for some asset you possess.

These houses also relate to sex. We all have a physical body. This physical asset can be given, bartered, or withheld to get what we need from others. This does not mean that we all prostitute ourselves, but you probably have heard of someone who used sex to get a promotion (more income). People engage in sexual acts hoping their partner will value them, and come to love and support them.

We are attracted to partners whom we believe are capable of providing us with (or helping us get) what we think we need or want.

The 2nd house describes your values, your attitude toward money and possessions, your capacity to earn money—and what you do when you have (or don’t have) it. The sign ruling the 2nd house cusp, and planets in the 2nd house, explain how you give and receive.

The 8th house describes your 7th house partners’ resources. It describes how you handle these resources, and what you are willing or able to do to get them. It reveals if you are likely to receive an inheritance, which brings in the subject of wills, which stem from the matter of death.

Aries ruling the 2nd house indicates you go and get the possessions you want. Single Aries’ 2nd people should pay cash, for they may not naturally have the patience to pay off a credit card or loan. But bring in a Libra partner, and this partner will have to agree to back up the spur-of-the-moment, I-need-this-right-now purchases that Aries makes—in exchange for a partner who makes a decision, rather than endlessly debating the options of couch colors.

Taurus ruling the 2nd House describes an individual who clings to his or her possessions. He is a stable, stick-to-the-job person. Scorpio on the 2nd house cusp means the native prefers to be secretive about his or her income. He manages finances and budgets, and will probably put every penny he inherits towards joint finances; he handles the details internally and may resent a partner’s need to discuss matters.

Gemini ruling the 2nd also means Sagittarius rules the 8th. This person talks about money, writes the checks, and delivers payments. His Sagittarian partner is happy to have these day-to-day necessities done so he can work behind the scenes, focus on deeper issues, and think long-term. Reverse significance for a Sagittarius on the 2nd chart.

Cancer ruling the 2nd House describes a person who values emotional security over material needs. She embraces her partner’s emotional needs, and trades this for the structural security offered by a Capricorn (her 8th house). A Capricorn on the 2nd person would trade his or her organizational skills in finances, possessions and self-worth for an emotionally focused Cancer. Now, the partner could be an emotional dependent, which could lead to an unhealthy relationship. Or the Cancer could be emotionally supportive and aid the strong, tough Capricorn to be in touch with his feelings.

Leo on the 2nd values his possessions and money. He attracts partners who have strong Aquarian natures, for these people are not threatened by Leo’s ego. They can be equally strong minded. Aquarius on the 2nd House indicates a person who shares what he has—as long as those he shares with defer to his vision.

Virgo ruling the 2nd House signifies a person who knows how to shop. He discerns value and hype, and manages his assets to care for those he loves. Pisces in the 8th may be needy and vulnerable, or bring home those who are needy and vulnerable—stray animals or foster children, for example. Pisces on the 2nd can be swayed by circumstance, and seeks a partner who can attend to the details of daily living.

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