The Fourth House in Taurus – Protected by Fortunate Karma

Taurus brings comfort and steady, positive developments to any sector of the natal chart. However, this is true only if the House and its ruler, Venus, are well-aspected. If afflicted, blessings turn into stagnation and greed, stubbornness, and snobbery. The Fourth House of the horoscope symbolizes the mother, the atmosphere in the parental home, the inheritance of family property, and even genetics.

This House reveals the conditions of the native’s childhood and explains why the person builds family relationships following a familiar model. Surprisingly, the events of the last twenty years of life are also read through this sector. Natives of Taurus here usually grow up in an atmosphere of love and abundance, surrounded by care, attention, and gifts. This position indicates happy family relationships and a peaceful old age in an ancestral estate with a large garden. If, however, there are negative aspects from Mars, Pluto, the Moon, or Venus, things become more complicated.

Childhood and Relationships with Parents

The Fourth House in Taurus symbolizes the mother as the guardian of the hearth—a master of cooking, a magician of cleaning, always ready to listen, hug, and comfort. It is much harder if the Moon and Venus are afflicted by squares or oppositions from Mars. This creates conflict between the parents, where the beloved mother suffers, and the child subconsciously takes her side. In this case, the imbalance in relationships is carried over into the native’s own marriage, leading to arguments over trivial matters.

Natives expect partners to repeat the role model of a cozy and domestic head of the family, but spouses of those with the Fourth House in Taurus may perceive this as imprisonment.

For the native, it is important that the home is clean, beautiful, smells of fresh baking, and is visited only by close and trustworthy friends. Food is a symbol of stability and safety. At a lower level of development, the person eats to cope with problems, seeking psychological comfort. At a higher level, they host feasts or beautifully set the table, enjoying the aesthetics of food. Regardless of spiritual development, there are common themes in the influence of the Fourth House in Taurus:

• expecting parents to protect them from all of life’s hardships, experiencing home as a refuge from the world’s injustice and cruelty;
• strong principles and convictions are formed in childhood under the mother’s influence and are almost impossible to change later in life;
• turning into a hoarder with age is inevitable without spiritual growth;
• all family relationships, whether positive or hostile, are stable: if the Moon is afflicted, lifelong conflict with the mother and female relatives is common; if the tension comes from Mars, then with male relatives as well;
• good fortune related to purchasing or inheriting property: the native rarely goes without a home of their own, as fate offers them options and the process of acquiring property goes smoothly.

For spiritual growth and professional fulfillment, it is necessary to choose a specialty aligned with Scorpio, which inevitably occupies the Tenth House of fame and success when the Fourth House cusp is in Taurus. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting stuck in materialism, pettiness, and a narrow circle of contacts. However, women with this placement often prefer to be homemakers, while men tend to strive for more.

Place of  Residence, Problem-Solving, and Old Age

The native will always find a way to beautify their dwelling, even if it is just a small country house. From childhood, people with the Fourth House in Taurus turn their room or corner into a comfortable and beautiful sanctuary according to their tastes. If Venus is afflicted, their design style may be gaudy or excessively ornate, with an abundance of pink or clashing colors such as red and blue. But if the planet of love is harmonious, the interior and landscape will delight both the owner and guests.

Natives of the Fourth House in Taurus prefer quiet residential areas within walking distance of favorite restaurants, supermarkets, and family parks. The ideal choice is a well-appointed and spacious housing complex in an ecological forest area, far from the noisy city life but with all necessities nearby.

Most likely, the person will spend old age at their beloved dacha or in a residential complex where they can stroll through the woods in the morning and enjoy herbal tea on the terrace.

Problems should be resolved as diplomatically as possible, in a cozy setting, winning others over with gifts and delicious food whenever possible.

Working Through the Fourth House in Taurus

It is always easier to harmonize the Fourth House under the rulership of Venus than under most other scenarios. It is important to understand that beyond beautiful things and tasty food, there are higher purposes. Once basic needs for beauty and comfort are satisfied, the native should continue along the Scorpio axis, developing the sensual and exploratory nature of the Fourth and Tenth Houses—religion, philosophy, medicine, and esoteric knowledge.

An excellent way to grow is to share skills in creating domestic comfort, clothing design, landscaping, and interior decoration. The position of Venus will suggest the primary direction.

It is also necessary to acknowledge the partner’s independence and not impose one’s own relationship model. The only thing Taurus will not compromise on in marriage is the need to feel loyalty and reliability from their companion.

The downsides are laziness and a limited worldview, which often lead to spending too much time in front of the television, resulting in excess weight. It is advisable to acquire a house in nature, to work in the garden and enjoy evening walks, which will benefit both health and appearance.  ✓