The Fourth House

The House of Home

Ruler: Cancer

Planet: The moon

Governs:

• Loyalty
• Maternal Family
• The Home
• Childhood
• Family

Sun in the Fourth House

Having the Sun placed in the fourth house you will likely form a stronger concept of self with age. Natives with this placement in their chart often love to host dinner parties and place great importance on having a comfortable home. The presence of a father or father-like energy may be lacking in your life. Early on in your life, your mother may have had to take on the father role. With the sun in the fourth house, events which took place during your childhood may have a lasting effect on you.

Moon in the Fourth House

Those natives with the moon placed in the 4^th house are likely to have a strong emotional bond to their mother. This can also manifest as being overly attached to their family or home. If you have moon in the 4^th house you may find that you have a tendency to lose yourself in melancholia or spend hours indulging in nostalgic activities. You are also likely to place great importance on making yourself feel emotionally secure. These natives will likely feel a strong connection to their home.

Mercury in the Fourth House

Those with Mercury planted in their fourth house are likely to have strong opinions. While also opposing others, who challenge their opinions and longstanding beliefs. This placement encourages adventure, making the native likely to roam far from their home. The native will enjoy traveling and engaging with others of various different cultures. Though they will like to travel, the home will always be seen as their safe space or refuge.

Venus in the Fourth House

For those individuals with Venus stationed in their fourth house, the parent’s relationship will likely influence their own. If the parents had a happy relationship/ marriage, the native is likely to follow suit. These people are especially likely to lead by the example set for them during their upbringing. This can be said for not just relationships, but in all areas of their life. For those born with Venus in the fourth house, most of their adult interests and likes stem from childhood experiences. These individuals will strive to create a happy home as adults.

Mars in the Fourth House

Mars in the fourth house natives are gifted with great emotional strength. They will be overly protective of family and friends or pretty much anyone they consider to be a part of their inner circle. Relationships with these people they consider important are also considered paramount in their lives. Though they value all of these close relationships, Mars in the fourth house natives have a tendency to argue with family and friends. If you have Mars in your fourth house you are likely to take on a position of leadership within your home environment.

Jupiter in the Fourth House

This person, with Jupiter placed in the fourth house, will always be able to provide for their families. Even if it may seem that this is by luck and chance. There will be considerable luck regarding this person’s home life. Those with Jupiter in the fourth house will find it easy to attract long-term partnerships. Wealth, luck and abundance can also be found in the place in which the Jupiter in fourth house native calls home.

Saturn in the Fourth House

Saturn is not very beneficial when placed in the 4^th house. This placement can have negative effects on relationships, especially those regarding the home. It is likely that natives with this placement can become self-centered, depressed, and pity themselves.

Uranus in the Fourth House

A native with Uranus placed in the fourth house may feel as though they have always been the odd one out throughout their lives. This can manifest itself as the native seeking rather unusual ways through which they express their desires. If you have this placement you may also find that it manifests itself as having a turbulent home life. Expressing the intricacies of your rich inner life may seem almost impossible to you.

Neptune in the Fourth House

With Neptune placed in your fourth house you may feel like you are constantly striving towards bringing peace and happiness into your life. Such sentiments are especially important to you. A major goal of yours may be to one day own or possess your dream home. Putting in great efforts each day to reach such a goal. If you have this placement you may have had troubles with one or both of your parents being absent while growing up. As a result of this, you hope to one day be a great parent (if you would like children).

Pluto in the Fourth House

If you are a native with Pluto in the fourth house you may have grown up feeling as if there was a power struggle between yourself and your mother. As your mother could have been quite domineering, making you feel rather small and insignificant. A great life lesson of most individuals with Pluto in their fourth house involves learning to rely on yourself. Being your own rock and showering oneself in self-love can be very important for those

Crystals for the Fourth House:

Moonstone

This crystal is associated with emotional healing, intuition, and feminine energy. It can help you tap into your emotions and intuition to heal any emotional wounds related to your home or family.

Rose Quartz

This stone is associated with love, compassion, and emotional healing. It can help you attract more love and harmony into your home and heal any emotional wounds related to your family relationships.

Blue Lace Agate

This stone is associated with communication, calmness, and emotional healing. It can help you express your emotions and communicate more effectively with your loved ones, even if you're far away from home.

Remember, these crystals can be used in a variety of ways, such as carrying them with you, wearing them as jewelry, placing them in your environment, or meditating with them. Use your intuition to guide you in choosing the best way to work with these crystals for your specific needs.