The second house describes both inner and outer resources. We draw on emotional and mental inner resources in dealing with the situations with which life presents us. These assets form our sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Our outer resources are our finances and physical possessions: movable property that we own (as opposed to real estate). These assets form our sense of security. Some of us identify with what we own; others with what we are. They both, however, are what we value, and we attract to us what we value. Thus the second house is where we build in true value and our power of attraction. Planets here show how and to what we are attached, and the degree of our possessiveness.

Classically speaking, this house also symbolizes our strongest desires, and the manner in which we meet our obligations. Isabelle Hickey said that this house indicated "that which the life is dedicated to redeem," and is thus related to one’s peace of mind. Geometrically, the second house is that one-twelfth sector of the local sky midway between the eastern horizon and the nadir (see above picture) occupied by planets two to four hours before they rise.

Your test with Saturn in your second house is your true values: how to share your self, your possessions, and your time. There's usually too much emphasis on the owning and hoarding of what you own. You're frugal, and make a virtue out of making ends meet. Fears concerning the expenditure of money may limit your purchases to what is essential and has value.This same theme carries through in your response to people. You don't tend to lavish affection or sentiment, keeping it short and simple. Real estate or land is a good investment, and there's the possibility of an inheritance.