Lilith (Black Moon) in the Second House – Perpetual Money Drain

The Black Moon reveals the area of life where, instead of positive experience, karmic debts have accumulated. Lilith in the Second House signals significant misfortune in acquiring and retaining financial resources. In a past life, the native treated wealth lightly, squandering money and indulging in pleasures. Now, the Black Moon teaches them—through trials—to develop a careful attitude toward property, real estate, and income. Sometimes, the native is still under the sway of the “golden calf,” remaining painfully attached to possessions, or else neglecting, breaking, and failing to preserve their capital.

But things are not so fatal. Modern astrologers believe that, as a “fixation point” for the native on the topics of the Second House, Lilith can help accumulate valuable experience and overcome destructive karma, learning to preserve and multiply earned money—if the native understands that it is not just coins and bills, but a reflection of achievement, recognition, and the trust of others.

Personality Traits

The native simultaneously dreams of material possessions and comfort, but subconsciously fears and rejects them out of a fear of losing freedom or falling under the control of a domineering authority figure. Those with Lilith in the Second House are more likely than others to consider money “dirty” or feel guilty when seeing poverty. It is difficult for them to accept the idea of universal abundance, and fear of poverty may drive them to break moral laws in pursuit of financial security in old age.

A woman with the Black Moon in the Second House manipulates others for money and beautiful gifts from childhood. In a harmonious placement, she becomes an enterprising businesswoman, able to monetize any idea. A man’s behavior is unpredictable—he throws money around on large purchases and investments, but saves on food and small things.

Common personality traits include:

• a strict mother who either rarely gave gifts or, conversely, expressed love through purchases instead of warmth and involvement;
• overeating, seeking positive emotions through delicious food and beautiful clothing;
• a tendency to steal or live at others’ expense, energetic vampirism;
• attributing a soul to certain objects, sentimentality.

To overcome this karma, one should live on money honestly earned through their own efforts, refuse inheritance and sponsorship, and be generous to those in need. The position of the White Moon will indicate the area for harmonizing financial issues.

The Influence of the Zodiac Sign

An integrated Lilith in the Second House does not prevent the native from becoming a very wealthy person, but this concerns only the financial side, often at the expense of personal and family relationships. The Black Moon expresses itself differently depending on the sign of the Second House:

1. Aries, Leo, Sagittarius – Will do anything for profit and luxury, but are also easily victimized by theft or fraud in pursuit of easy money. They love to show off: wearing designer brands on a modest salary. Desired wealth should be earned independently, not by using others’ achievements, avoiding lottery winnings and large loans.

2. Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo – Pathological greed and hoarding. They cannot part with old things, especially those tied to sentimental memories. Save on everything except education, which helps them find a good place in life, but stinginess often backfires—cheap gadgets break, clothing tears. They need to learn reasonable financial planning.

3. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius – Cunning and resourcefulness help them rise quickly up the career ladder. If sponsorship is needed, they charm any patron with refined speech and tact. They might blow their entire salary on fancy shoes or a new laptop, saving on food. Succeeding in schemes, they believe in impunity, only to pay for it with legal troubles.

4. Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces – Torn between envy of wealth and success and a sense of guilt when they finally attain what they desire. They must work tirelessly and selflessly to enjoy the fruits of their labor and be generous to the poor, resisting the temptation to squander everything on sensual pleasures and alcohol. Sometimes, they want to give all their money to the poor and wander the world. Salvation lies in long-term investments in real estate, especially near water.

Important Aspects

Since Lilith affects only one area of the House, the native may actually do well with money and property, but is afraid to express their talents, which keeps them stuck at a middling level of prosperity—especially if there are negative aspects with Mercury, the Moon, or the Sun. Trines to these planets, on the contrary, increase self-confidence and verbal ability.

A favorable aspect with Jupiter gives generosity in financial matters and safe support from benefactors, though the native with Lilith in the Second House usually ends up paying a price. Trines and sextiles with Mars give determination, adventurousness, and creative thinking, helping to overcome the limitations of the Black Moon.  ✓