The Astrology of the Fourth House

 The Fourth House

Astrological Sign

The Fourth House is ruled by Cancer in the natural chart

House Classification

The Fourth House is an Angular House.

Fourth House Keywords

home, privacy, your basic sense of security, your mother, children, and your own ability to nurture others.

The Fourth House: The House of Home & Family

The Fourth house is also known as the Imum Coeli (IC) - meaning bottom of the sky - because sits at the bottom of the chart. Therefore it represents the roots or foundation of your life. The Fourth House rules over home, family, your parents (especially your mother), your private life, and how you nurture yourself and others.  

Signs in the Fourth House

Signs in the fourth house describe your approach to the activities of the fourth house. For example, Aquarius in the Fourth House can indicate that there was something unusual about your upbringing. Perhaps you had an unconventional family or don't have strong family ties. You may frequently move or otherwise change homes throughout your life.

Natal Planets in the Fourth House

Natal Planets in the Fourth House describe how you relate to your family, your "assigned role" within your family, or reveal your sense of domesticity. For example, Pluto in the Fourth house can be indicative of power-struggles with your family - particularly your mother. You want family life to revolve around you, if you have siblings you may be resentful of them. You may also have a talent for interior design.

Transit Planets in the Fourth House

Transit Planets in the Fourth House affect our sense of security or relationships with our family. For instance with Mars in the Fourth House you are driven to surroundings that are familiar. You want safety and comfort and won't venture outside your comfort zone. You have a preference for staying home over going out. You may argue more with your family or mother.

Carolina Dean