The 5th House ... I Am My Creativity
| Once we have integrated our sense of personal identity through the activities of the 4th House, we work to establish our individuality even further through the expansive, fiery nature of the 5th. It is here that the fruits of the family are produced through the birth of our children. It is also here that the results of our personality manifest, as the various forms of our self-expression. The 5th is most concerned with the outward demonstration of our talents and abilities .. it is the house of "show and tell." Here, I make an unmistakable statement of my own identity: Through the 5th House, I sew my monogram on my shirt and wear it proudly for all to see! If the 2nd House speaks to us of the money we have in the bank, the 5th |
| House tells us how we spend it. If the 2nd House reveals to us our innate, creative possibilities, the 5th House indicates how we express them. The 5th is sometimes called the "party house," as it is associated with our pleasures and past times, the games we like to play, and our speculative orientation. People who tend to gamble with love and/or money are very likely to have a strong 5th House in their natal horoscope. In the 5th, we can locate our hobbies, vacations, and our natural tendency towards romance. Romance is that feeling which makes us feel special, different, unique, and desired. The 5th is much more the house of lovers than of marriage partners .. who, are found in the 7th. Sun Party time. Good times, friendly relationships and an active pursuit of romance and pleasure in general. You enjoy theatre, the arts, sports, films. You are fond of animals and may have several pets of your own. Tendency toward gambling and speculative investments. Fondness for children. Moon Unless the Moon is in a fixed sign, your affections go through phases. You are romantic and get along well with women. Your creative life fluctuates. When you are younger you may vacillate about having children, but at some point, the issue of children becomes more important. The Moon here inclines toward public success. Mercury You seek romantic partners who are mentally agile and as excited intellectually about the things that excite you. Your artistic talents may find expression in writing, the theater, or in entertainment. You may start things that you don't finish. Venus This placement is great for happy love affairs, artistic projects, and beautiful children. Your children may have an unusual artistic or musical talent. You gain through romantic partners, offspring, and perhaps through speculation and investments. You love beautiful animals. Excessive pleasure may be your undoing. Mars Competitive sports, athletics, and workouts at the gym are highlighted. You enjoy strenuous activity and pursue it as aggressively as your pursue romance. Thanks to the impulsive nature of Mars, you may experience unfortunate romantic attractions. Affairs filled with passion and sensuality but in the end go nowhere and hurt you emotionally. Could indicate difficulties in childbirth in the horoscopes of women. Jupiter This placement is naturally lucky. You expand tremendously through creative endeavors, romance, and children. Usually, Jupiter here indicates a number of children, who remain helpful to you throughout your life. You also benefit through speculation and investments. On the downside, there is an inclination for excessiveness in these areas. Saturn Wherever Saturn appears, you can expect delays, restrictions, limitations. In the 5th House, Saturn restricts creative self-expression, or at the very least, teaches strict discipline in creative expression. It may limit the number of children or can indicate a stillbirth, miscarriage, or termination of pregnancy. Romantic involvement with those older. Uranus Your romantic affairs are totally unconventional and unpredictable. When one relationship collapses, you are on to the next. Your sexual attitudes are as eccentric as you are. Your children are probably highly individualistic and perhaps brilliant. Neptune The traditional meaning is disillusionment through romance and children and a penchant for secret intrigues and affairs. While this may be true, Neptune here can also bring deep psychic insight into the complexities of relationships and into the spiritual essence inherent in children. Your compassion extends to all living things. Pluto In this house, the great transformer brings revolution and evolution through romance, children, and creative self-expression. At the highest level, Pluto offers the chance to create unique and far-reaching works of art, spiritual love and compassion, and great spiritual growth through children. Avoid a dictatorial attitude toward children. North Node Your deepest source of spiritual growth is through creative expression. This is how you develop your potential and enrich your life. Children are a blessing. South Node You need to release outdated attitudes concerning children, creativity, and romance. Get rid of your selfish attitudes. Part of Fortune You gain through children, the arts, and the pursuit of pleasure. |