Transit Neptune Conjunct the 2nd House Ruler: Values Rewritten

Transit Neptune conjunct the 2nd house ruler brings the meaning of money, possessions and self-worth into question. Neptune merges with the planet that governs 2nd house affairs, and a new balance is sought between material security and inner fulfilment.

What happens to money when transit Neptune conjoins the 2nd house ruler?

This conjunction lasts one to two years and, with Neptune's retrogrades, usually reaches the ruler exactly three times. During the approach, spending slips without being noticed or the source of income grows vague; the exact passes bring decision points; as Neptune pulls away, the person sees more clearly what they truly value. Income may start to come from Neptunian fields such as art, healing, caregiving, the sea, photography or film.

Between giving, spending and dreaming

Possible scenes: the person dreams of leaving a salaried job for creative income; lends generously to someone close; buys a secondhand instrument or a painting; wants to put savings into an "extraordinary opportunity." If the ruler is Venus, spending on pleasure and beauty stands out; if it is Saturn, a normally frugal attitude loosens.

It is wise to have someone else double-check the numbers before signing, to postpone large investments, and to keep a small emergency fund. Self-worth matters as much as money here: there may be a tendency to underprice one's own work. The page on transit Neptune in the 2nd house complements this one.