Dhana Bhava (Second House) - Wealth and Family
While the Lagna represents the 'self', the Second House (Dhana Bhava) represents what the self possesses and sustains itself with. It is primarily known as the house of accumulated wealth, family, and speech. In Vedic Astrology, it is also a Maraka Bhava (death-inflicting house), as it is the 8th house from the 7th house (house of longevity for the spouse) and 12th from the 3rd. Its strength determines the financial stability and the quality of one's domestic life.
1. Second House Significations according to Maharishi Parashara
In 'Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra', the significations of the Second House are described as follows:
"Dhanam dhanyancha kutumbancha, mrutyurjala-vachamsicha |
Sarvamevamatas-prajnai-rvachyam dvitiva-bhavatah ||"
This verse highlights that the following should be judged from the 2nd House:
- Wealth & Assets: Money, precious stones, gold, and fixed assets.
- Family (Kutumba): The immediate family and the environment one is born into.
- Speech (Vacha): Ability to communicate, truthfulness, and tone of voice.
- Intake: Food, drink, and the right eye.
2. Analysis according to Kalidasa's 'Uttara Kalamrita'
Kalidasa expands the significations of Dhana Bhava to include various subtle aspects of human life:
| Category | Aspects Identified through the 2nd House |
|---|---|
| Physical & Health | Face, right eye, tongue, teeth, neck, and nails. It also indicates the power of vision. |
| Knowledge & Skills | Primary education, learning, eloquence in speech, command over languages, and logical reasoning. |
| Material Wealth | Gold, silver, pearls, diamonds, trade, profit, clothes, and perfumes. |
| Family & Social | Family members, truthfulness, followers, and the act of giving or charity. |
3. Bhavat Bhavam (House to House) - Relational Context
Using the derivative house method, the 2nd house reveals information about other family members:
- Maternal Uncle's Profession: It is the 10th house from the 5th (9th from the 6th), indicating the career of the maternal side or children's luck.
- Friends of the Father: Being the 6th house from the 9th, it may indicate the father's enemies or debts.
- Longevity of Spouse: As the 8th house from the 7th house, it is used to analyze the life span or sudden events related to the spouse.
- Siblings' Losses: Being the 12th house from the 3rd house, it indicates the expenses or isolation of younger siblings.
Synonyms of the 2nd House
Classical texts often use these alternative names for Dhana Bhava: