Mercury in the 2nd house of the solar return

Mercury in the 2nd house of the solar return supports income through knowledge, trade and communication. Speech becomes a tool for earning.

The second house of the annual chart governs finances, family and speech. Mercury here makes money matters more rational: the person analyses the budget, looks for new sources of income and uses words and skills to earn. It is a good year for consulting, teaching and trade.

The risk is excessive calculation and pettiness in family relationships. It is not worth turning every conversation into a bargain.

What strengthens and weakens the placement

A strong Mercury in the solar return, under the aspect of Jupiter, brings steady income from mental work; an afflicted Mercury calls for attention to contracts and figures. The solar return is cast for the moment the Sun returns to its natal sidereal degree and acts for a year, so the house Mercury occupies in the birth chart matters: the annual placement only awakens what was laid down at birth (see the overview of the varshaphala).

Compare the annual placement with the natal one: Mercury in the 2nd house describes a lifelong tendency, and the 2nd house of the horoscope the theme of the house. A chart calculation will show your houses.