4th House – The House of Home and Emotions

In Vedic astrology, the 4th house is known as the Bandhu Bhava or The House of Home and Emotions. It stands for our mother, our roots, our mental stability, our possessions, our comforts, and the sense of community we form during our upbringing. From family inheritance to one’s own tranquillity and contentment, it regulates every aspect of one’s home life.

The achievement of prestige, promotion to a higher position, and career advancement are indicated by the fourth house. If the fourth house of the birth chart has benefic planets, and the Lord of the fourth house is positioned in the quadrant or trine, then the native succeeds in exams, gets promoted, and performs well in business.

According to Western astrology, the Moon rules this house and is associated with the sign of Cancer. It relates to the deepest self, the way one is brought up and nurtured, and the type of emotional environment they have been exposed to.

Fundamentals of the 4th House in Kundli

• Cancer is the zodiac sign that is associated with the 4th house. People born under this sign are emotional and sentimental. They often look for validation and are most happy when they attain stability in life.
• Moon is the ruling celestial body of the 4th house. Moon is associated with emotions, mental well-being, thoughts, and deep thinking. Its influence on the 4th house urges the natives to attain inner peace. The native is most comfortable at home, near to their mother.
• This combination provides energy to 4th house; and enhances the native’s home, ancestral legacy, warmth, and calmness from their root or place of dwelling

Planets in 4th House of Kundli: Significance and Effects

• Sun in 4th House – Sun in the 4th house makes the native sensitive and emotional. They are introverted and are protective of themselves and their loved ones. They often retreat inside their shells when they are uncomfortable, in a new environment. Family and home are very important to them. Spending time with their loved ones is something they cherish.

• Moon in 4th House – Moon in the 4th house, makes the native moody and experiences a range of emotional highs and lows. Because of their abrupt mood swings, the native’s behavior can prove to be challenging for others. On the contrary, they are excellent listeners, emotionally empathetic, and trustworthy.
• Mercury in 4th House – Mercury in the 4th house makes the native biased, who often makes decisions and judgments based on emotions. They struggle with logical thinking and judgment because they prioritize their feelings. They believe in resolving conflicts via dialogue and are outspoken.
• Venus in 4th House – Venus in the 4th house makes the native susceptible. Despite their outward pretenses, they are prone to get emotionally hurt. They are very optimistic in their outlook and always see the brighter side. They are very patient, kind, and faithful in relationships.
• Mars in 4th House – Mars in the 4th house makes the natives use emotion to convey their energies. They can be forceful and demanding at business and defensive and protective of their loved ones. They work hard to achieve security because they value it.
• Jupiter in 4th House – Jupiter in the 4th house makes the native, understanding, and family-oriented. They think that allowing their loved ones plenty of room and independence will help them develop. They understand their culture well and are quite mature.
• Saturn in 4th House – Saturn in the 4th house makes the native emotionally withdrawn. They are guarded about their thoughts and feelings and seldom express them. Families and homes are a major responsibility for them. They look after their family because they care about them, but they don’t really show how they truly feel.
• Rahu in 4th House – Rahu in the 4th house makes the natives confused and full of ambiguity. They deal with a variety of issues and disputes. The way they interact with the other family members reveals their domineering personality.
• Ketu in 4th House—Ketu in the 4th house makes the native emotionally aloof. Their hectic schedule may distance them from their family. They are not particularly excellent at committing to relationships and struggle with them.

How to Identify if a planet in the 4th House Is Weak or Strong

Check the Planet’s Position in the Chart

• A planet is robust if it is in its own sign e.g., Moon in Cancer, Sun in Leo, or an exalted sign such as Sun in Aries, Moon in Taurus, or Mars in Capricorn.
• A planet is weak in its debilitated sign, such as the Sun in Libra, Moon in Scorpio, Mars in Cancer, and Mercury in Pisces.

Aspects and Conjunctions

• A planet is strong when it receives positive aspects from beneficent planets like Jupiter or Venus.
• A planet may become weaker due to the effects of malefic planets like Saturn, Rahu, or Ketu.

Shadbala (Sixfold Strength)

• Astrologers compute the Shadbala score to ascertain the strength of planets. A planet with a low score is weak and vice versa.

The 4th House’s Relationship to Other Houses

Moksha Trikona is one of the most important Spiritual Triangles. The Moksha Trikona is made up of the 4th, 8th, and 12th houses.

Liberation, transformation, and spirituality project the Moksha Trikona. There is more to Moksha Trikona than just these attributes that boast actions and take a person towards detachment or moksha.

• The fourth house represents our roots, mother, and the comforts of home.
• The occult wisdom, tapasya, or sadhana, which is required to attain moksha, is housed in the eighth house of this trikona
• Everything is decided in the twelfth house which is the last house of the Moksha Trikona. The endeavor to attain Moksha is what everyone must look up to.
• Together they form a foundation of Moksha trikona that is crucial for spiritual development. Moksha is the ability to overcome gain or desire. A soul in Moksha is created by the cycle of birth and reincarnation. We must perform niskam karma, or the overcoming of desire, to achieve Moksha.

Other than the Moksha Trikona, the 4th house has a significant impact on other houses of the horoscope.

The 4th House in Different Signs

1. Aries in 4th House: You approach your emotional and personal foundations with a fiery and passionate attitude if Aries is in the fourth house. You are always willing to take the initiative in family issues and are respectful and independent. To prevent disputes and preserve harmony in your relationships, you just need to balance this energy.
2. Taurus in 4th House: A strong urge for security and comfort at your home and family life is indicated by Taurus in the fourth house. You have a talent for designing a lovely and cozy home and place a high value on material things. You sometimes find it challenging to adjust to new situations for which you must learn to develop your flexibility and adaptability.
3. Gemini in 4th House: Gemini in the 4th house brings about energy which is quite evident in the joyful environment. You might have a wide range of interests ranging from interior decoration to academics. But you can have trouble being consistent, so you should try to narrow down your interests and focus on just a few.
4. Cancer in 4th House: A strong emotional bond with your family and home is indicated when Cancer is in the fourth house. When it comes to your loved ones, you are probably protective and nurturing. But you can also be too sensitive and learn to control your feelings.
5. Leo in the 4th House: You are blessed with a cozy and warm family if Leo is in the fourth house. You might have a penchant for drama and appreciate theatre. However, it is possible that you can also have pride issues and need to work on being modest and humble.
6. Virgo in 4th House: Virgo indicates a practical and well-organized approach to your home and family life in the fourth house. You appreciate efficiency and are skilled at handling household chores. You should learn to be more tolerant and forgiving, while you are critical in analyzing people’s effort.
7. Libra in the 4th House: Your home life is more likely to be balanced and harmonious if Libra is in the fourth house. You cherish tranquillity and do everything to keep it that way. However, you can also have trouble making decisions and need to work on being calm.
8. Scorpio in 4th House: A profound and passionate emotional life is indicated when Scorpio is in the fourth house. You are well-driven and are skilled at keeping secrets. You may have anger issues and need to develop patience.
9. Sagittarius in the 4th House: A free-spirited and adventurous environment at home is indicated by Sagittarius in the fourth house. You appreciate being independent. You are great at motivating people and can be an excellent mentor. You might, however, also experience restlessness and need to develop greater self-control.
10. Capricorn in 4th House: You might have a very well-kept and orderly home if Capricorn is in the fourth house. You are good at organizing and planning, and you probably appreciate tradition. You might, however, have trouble with rigidity and need to be more flexible.
11. Aquarius in 4th House: If you have Aquarius is in the fourth house then you may have a talent for unconventional thinking and like expressing your individuality. However, you may need to learn to be more emotionally present, as you can have trouble with detachment.
12. Pisces in 4th House: If you have Pisces in your fourth house then you might like spirituality. This placement gifts you with the ability to understand others’ feelings. However, at the same time, you might also have trouble escaping reality and need to learn to deal with it.

Remedies for a Weak 4th House

• Chanting the Moon mantra Om Chandrayan Namah provides emotional stability.
• Wearing a pearl ring on the little finger helps in strengthening the Moon.
• Donation of white color food items to the needy provides relief from the ill effects of the adversely placed 4th house.
• Practicing yoga and meditation, especially on a river bank or close to a water body helps in strengthening the mind body, and soul.

Conclusion

The fourth house is a representation of our innermost feelings and our ability to attain contentment, joy, and inner happiness. It is a place of home, family, and maternal sentiments, as well as our personal affairs, our sense of cleanliness and innocence. This house decides our ultimate destination, and the genes we chose for this lifetime serve as our starting point, completing the circle of one life from start to finish.