The 4th House ..
I Am My Family
I Am My Family
| The cusp of the 4th House is called the IC or Imum Coeli, Latin for "at the lowest point in the heavens." Sometimes referred to as the "nadir," this house points to the most subjective part of our lives. This is the portion of the horoscope that deals with our psychological foundations. It is the natural house of the sign Cancer and its ruler, the Moon. As such, the 4th describes a great deal about our instinctive patterns of behavior. It tells us much about what we have inherited from our family, race, tribe, and nation, as behavioral patterns passed down from generation to generation. In a very distinct sense, we can say that the 4th House tells us much about our roots. The 4th House is traditionally associated with our mother and our domestic situation in general. In indicates much about the emotional climate surrounding our birth, our mother's life at the time, and the first seven years of life. This house, considered along with the 1st and 3rd Houses, tells a great deal about the life circumstances that condition a person's primary and instinctive nature. The 4th House describes our deepest emotional and psychological connection to our family. Planets in the 4th House Sun Your self-expression focuses on your family and home. You have a deep need to establish roots and strive to make your home comfortable, warm, and a reflection of your own importance. You dominate your home and domestic affairs. You gain through one or both of you or parents. Early childhood was probably happy, energetic, and fun. Moon You either stick close to your birthplace or leave it when you are young. Many changes in residence are indicated, but you retain good memories and strong feelings for your birthplace. You benefit through your parents and from the opposite sex. Close emotional bonds exist with your parents. The latter part of life tends to be more stable. Mercury A lot of intellectual activity goes on in your home and you have probably got a tremendous library that reflects your varied intellectual interests. You move frequently, perhaps in connection with business. Communication with your family is good and domestic disputes are settled through discussion. Venus You seek harmony in your home and go to great lengths to maintain it. The furnishings and decorations reflect your aesthetic tastes. You gain through inheritance and your parents, with whom you have a good rapport. You also gain through property, houses, and all things that concern the 4th House. Peaceful and comfortable conditions prevail for the last 20 years of your life. Mars Your family life is active, with an emphasis on the development of individuality, independence, and competition. Your urge to dominate the domestic scene can create an underlying tension and hostility. Fires and accidental mishaps in the home may occur. Jupiter This is about as good as it gets for a secure childhood and a good relationship with your parents. The domestic situation is generally peaceful and joyful, with a focus on pursuits unique to Jupiter .. spiritual or religious ideals, foreign travel. The latter part of life is probably as secure as the first part. Saturn The traditional meaning for this placement indicates restrictions and heavy responsibilities in early childhood. Childhood discipline may be strict and emotional ties with the family may be strong due to a sense of obligation. Saturn here manifests in adulthood a need to establish roots in a family structure. It can indicate you are older than the norm when you start your family, and enjoying your children long after retirement age. Uranus Eccentricities and originality on domestic affairs. Many changes of residence are likely. The home life is atypical or unusual, with exceptional experiences often happening in or about the home. You may rebel against your parents. Early childhood disruptions. Neptune Your family life may not be the neighborhood ideal, but it doesn't affect you adversely because you don't see it as it really exists. You idealize your parents and early childhood. You are very psychic when it comes to your home and family; your emotional bonds with them can be spiritual in nature. Could be secrets about your home life. Pluto You transform your life and regenerate yourself through your domestic affairs, which are unusual in some way. Through your home and family, you break tradition and create a constant source of renewal. North Node You gain through your family and home, which provide the greatest opportunity for spiritual growth. You also benefit through real estate and property in general. South Node By overcoming deeply embedded, negative attitudes about family and home, you find great potential for growth. Your North Node position shows the way to achieve this. Part of Fortune You gain through your parents, property, and your home life. With this placement, you may work out of your home or with your family in some capacity. Inheritance may be indicated. |