If the 8th House is the house of intimate relationships with others, the 2nd House is the house of the intimate relationship with the self. The 2nd House is the house where one stabilizes the identity, and this stabilization requires an intimate self-awareness.
An interception in the 2nd House would show a struggle with sustaining one's identity. If you have an interception, look to the sign ruling the 2nd House instead of the intercepted sign. You can also use Whole Signs.
Aries ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by demanding independence and autonomy. You find out more about your needs when you fight for them. It's through your fights where you find out more about yourself.
Taurus ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by working for stability. You find out more about your needs when you work to keep consistencies. It's through these consistencies where you find out more about yourself.
Gemini ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by being willing to learn new concepts. You find out more about your needs with each new learning experience. It's through mentally stimulating thoughts and conversations where you find out more about yourself.
Cancer ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by making yourself comfortable. You find out more about your needs when you put yourself in familiar situations. It's through your emotions where you find out more about yourself.
Leo ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by placing a great emphasis on it. You find out more about your needs when you prioritize yourself. It's through your distinctive uniqueness where you find out more about yourself.
Virgo ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by micromanaging what bothers you. You find out more about yourself when you make yourself flexible to reality. It's through your awareness of your mental sensitivities where you can find out more about yourself.
Libra ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by bringing peace into situations. You find out more about yourself through fairness. It's through your interactions with loved ones where you can find out more about yourself.
Scorpio ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by looking beyond the surface. You find out more about yourself through digging past the peace to find jarring truths. It's through embracing the intolerable darkness and volatility where you can find out more about yourself.
Sagittarius ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by being open to adventure. You find out more about your yourself when you are open to numerous possibilities. It's through your personal journeys where you can find out more about yourself.
Capricorn ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by being attuned to the workings of reality. You find out more about yourself when you begin being realistic with yourself. It's through knowing your limits where you can find out more about yourself.
Aquarius ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by using it to distinguish yourself in the collective. You find out more about yourself when you look to see what social issues grab your attention. It's through connecting your uniqueness to a cause where you can find out more about yourself.
Pisces ruling the 2nd House: You sustain your identity by accepting the inevitable ambiguity present in life. You find out more about yourself when you are tolerable to what does not make sense to you. It's through embracing the mystery of your being where you can find out more about yourself.