Significance of Fourth House in birthchart

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Fourth House in Vedic Astrology
The House of Mother, Emotions & Comfort
Introduction to the Fourth House
In Indian Vedic Astrology, the Fourth House is called the Sukh Bhava or the House of Comfort and Happiness. It governs your mother, inner peace, emotional stability, home, property, and basic education. This house forms the foundation of a person's life and sense of security.
Key Areas Represented by the Fourth House
- Mother and relationship with her
- Home environment and real estate
- Comforts, luxuries, and vehicles
- Emotional security and mental peace
- Patriotism and ancestral roots
- Basic education and nurturing environment
Importance of the Fourth House Lord
The planet ruling the sign in the Fourth House is known as the Fourth House Lord. Its placement and strength impact one’s emotional wellbeing, family comfort, property status, and relationship with the mother. A strong Fourth House and its lord bring domestic harmony and stable foundations in life.
Effects of Planets in the Fourth House
- Sun: Strong bond with mother, pride in home and homeland
- Moon: Deep emotional connection to family and home
- Mars: Aggression at home, interest in real estate or vehicles
- Mercury: Analytical thinking rooted in early education
- Jupiter: Wisdom from mother, large homes, spiritual peace
- Venus: Luxurious lifestyle, beautiful home, comfort from vehicles
- Saturn: Restriction in comfort, strict home environment, late success
- Rahu/Ketu: Unusual or distant relationship with mother or home
Health and the Fourth House
This house is connected to the chest, lungs, and heart. Afflictions may cause respiratory problems, emotional imbalance, or issues related to blood pressure.
Remedies for a Weak Fourth House
- Worshiping the mother goddess or serving one’s mother
- Chanting mantras of the Fourth House lord
- Offering milk, rice, or white flowers to temples
- Keeping the home clean and peaceful
- Performing acts of kindness related to land or housing
No. | House or Bhava |
---|---|
1 | First House |
2 | Second House |
3 | Third House |
4 | Fourth House |
5 | Fifth House |
6 | Sixth House |
7 | Seventh House |
8 | Eighth House |
9 | Ninth House |
10 | Tenth house |
11 | Eleventh House |
12 | Twelfth House |