Sun in 2nd House Synastry and Composite: Illuminating Shared Values and Worth

The Sun represents: The ego and one’s core self.

The 2nd house represents: Material wealth, personal security and stability, skills and talents. 

Strengths and Benefits

This relationship has overtones of “power couple” but one partner may be more powerful than the other in terms of material wealth, the amount of influence they hold, or their strength of character. The Sun person admires their partner’s ambitious nature and resourcefulness and they very much enjoy their resources, too, including their money. 

Or it may be the other way around if the Sun person is especially successful or wealthy through inheritance or other means. And while this isn’t necessarily to say that one partner is viewed by the other as their financial support system, their help, in whatever form it exists, was almost certainly a factor in the creation of the relationship.

I think that in today’s world, and with the global cost of living crisis, this is understandable. It’s probably also quite smart. Having a partner who you can depend upon to “bring home the bacon”, isn’t at all a bad thing. While others might frown upon the relationship because they see one of you as a gold digger or something roughly akin to one, in reality, you’re both competent and ambitious and contribute to the relationship in different ways. You both work hard to create and maintain the life you desire as a couple.

Sometimes both partners work together, for example, they may have started a business together or work together at a firm. And their working relationship is usually harmonious and highly productive. Amazing things can happen when these two put their heads together and focus on a mutual goal. 

Possible Obstacles and Challenges

So as I mentioned earlier, one partner may be much wealthier than the other and perhaps this is what first attracted the other person to them. Maybe it’s also what convinced them to stay in the relationship. But, there’s no doubt that you both admire each other’s ability to shine, work hard, and make money. Together you can achieve anything. Both of you have vast amounts of charm and charisma and you’re both dynamic, energetic and unafraid to chase pursue your dreams, no matter how lofty they may seem to others.

I think it’s just important to bear in mind that neither of you is a vehicle for individual advancement. You’re a team as long as you are together. If you no longer feel you want to be in the relationship, for whatever reason/s, remember that staying in it because you feel you can’t do any better or feel materially supported, is probably not serving either of you. 

The second house person may also be a little possessive of their partner and see them as a part of their property. Perhaps an integral piece of their property, but their property none the less, which is far from ideal and an imbalanced way of viewing them. If they truly wish for their Sun partner to shine brightly and be happy in their connection, they must always remember to grant them freedom. If they feel suppressed for too long the union may not last very long. 

Both partners may become overly concerned with how they appear to others and preoccupied with goal getting. It’s wonderful to have enough money to do stuff with and live with ease rather than being forced to scrape by in life with just enough to pay the bills and put food on the table, but material wealth isn’t everything. Nurturing the union is so very important, too. Even if it doesn’t come especially easily, being consistently kind and emotionally supportive towards one another is what will make this union, or probably any union for that matter, last.

My Personal Thoughts

I’ve yet to come across a couple with this synastry aspect so I haven’t personally witnessed this dynamic play out in real life — as far as I’m aware, anyway (I haven’t looked at ALL of my friends’ synastry charts!). 

But what I can confidently say is that it’s important to bear in mind that there are many other synastry aspects to take into consideration. And we’ve all been gifted with freewill choice anyway. 

So, if by any chance one of you in the relationship truly feels as if they are a means to an end, then it’s best to discuss this with your partner before making any big decisions about the relationship.

Sun in 2nd House Composite: A Sturdy Looking Relationship

From the outside looking in, this relationship is one which places a great amount of value on material security. This relationship is defined by the work both partners do as well as the the things they own, and the image they present to those around them and the world at large.

Both partners also greatly value comfort, predictability and consistency. Too many surprises may phase them, especially the 2nd house person. Steadiness is the name of the game. Both partners appear to work hard and work smart and progressively build a comfortable and secure life with one another. 

This is a relationship looks very likely to grow roots and last a lifetime if both partners consistently treat each other with kindness, respect and consideration. It appears especially stable with excellent longterm potential as both partners seem to put in a great deal of effort to work as a team and have fun in the process. 

The relationship may seem a little intense at times and one or both partners may seem rather possessive over the other. Outsiders may also detect a little insecurity about their wealth and social status, especially if the couple are young and still figuring things out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is one partner in the connection seen as a stepping stone — aka, a means to an end?

Some people with this aspect may see their partner as such because we’re all so very different and other aspects in the synastry chart may support this type of perspective.

For the majority of people, however, I see both partners contributing what they can to a relationship which enjoys stability and earthly pleasures like money, nice vacations, good food, beautiful home decor, and perhaps even luxury goods. And why not? Living an abundant life together can be so uplifting, fun and stimulating!

Does one person wish to control the other’s resources?

Yes, there may be an element of that in this connection especially if there are challenging aspects like Sun or Saturn square Pluto. The thing to bear in mind though, is that wishing to control anything or anyone, often stems from a lack of control over one’s own life and fear of losing control over some aspect of life. 

If the root cause of such lack of control and/or fear of losing it can be identified and healed, that would aid the spiritual growth of that individual through this relationship. Perhaps that would be one the of reasons for meeting their partner.

Does this aspect indicate relationship longevity?

I think that all depends on how well both parties get on, what their shared values and overall dynamic is like. Both certainly admire each other, for similar and different reasons (Sun is admired for their vivacity, beauty, and forthright nature and the house person for their intellect, hard work, and their resilient and stable nature).

How can I make the most of this synastric aspect?

Take the time to embrace and enjoy what you each have to offer one another! Don’t feel ashamed if your partner is happy for you to enjoy the fruits of their labour (their money, their home, their connections, etc). In return, their partner is likely to provide fun, humour, creativity and quite possibly, inspiration.

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