Selena (White Moon) in the Fourth House – The Comfort of the Ancestral Home

Astrologers refer to the White Moon as Selena and consider it the guardian angel of the natal chart. Its symbol marks the source of energy, support from Higher Powers, and the area of life in which the native’s ancestors—and the native themselves in a past life—performed the greatest number of good deeds. In this incarnation, success and well-being are ensured as long as honesty and selflessness are maintained in matters related to the sign and House of the horoscope.

Selena in the Fourth House symbolizes the support of the mother as the embodiment of the earthly guardian angel and the sacred radiance of the home hearth. If it is located in the first third of the House, the entire maternal lineage protects the native. Ancestors may appear in dreams, offering answers to pressing questions. This is one of the best and strongest placements of the White Moon, and it also implies a high spiritual mission to protect the traditions of one’s homeland. However, to fulfill this mission, it is necessary to understand the specifics of interacting with the power of ancestral karma.

The Influence of Selena in the Fourth House on Destiny

To achieve success, a person with the White Moon in the Fourth House needs to develop the talents and abilities that existed in their lineage and were passed down genetically. Sometimes this is obvious: everyone in the family was a doctor, military officer, or teacher. At other times, one must identify general patterns independently, consciously setting aside recurring negative habits and focusing on positive traits. Typically, Selena in the Fourth House appears in the charts of talented and outstanding individuals, or such people existed in the maternal line. The guardian planet also highlights the native’s own strengths and sources of good fortune:

• there will never be issues with housing; home is a source of vital energy, peaceful comfort, and inspiration;
• a strong spiritual connection with the mother—even in complicated relationships, for example, with a square to the Moon, she will be a motivating factor for moving upwards and fulfilling the karmic mission;
• a genetic predisposition to proper nutrition, either unconsciously or intentionally following the dietary culture of the family and country, which supports a youthful and fit appearance;
• an interest in relatives’ affairs and genuine affection for family traditions and holidays, along with the desire to gather everyone at the table and immerse in communication;
• strong immunity and protection from illnesses that have already been worked through by ancestors;
• the likelihood of receiving an inheritance, and with favorable aspects to the Eighth House, the prospect of a comfortable old age among loved ones under the roof of the family estate;
• success in freelance work: it is preferable to work from home in a remote profession or follow a family tradition (the mother’s specialty is more favorable than the father’s).

Children with Selena in the Fourth House always have a reliable refuge from school troubles. The atmosphere at home is creative and free, and the mother offers support, reassurance, and inspiration. This is one of the indicators favoring homeschooling, as the child is acutely sensitive to injustice and has difficulty tolerating the formal environment of educational institutions. It is not advisable to send them to study abroad or to another city, except when the angelic point is in Gemini, Sagittarius, or Aquarius.

Three Stages of the Karmic Manifestation of Selena in the Fourth House

As a rule, success, prosperity, and security with housing and land come to the native in their homeland. However, if the mother is a foreigner and the native feels an affinity for her culture and country, well-being is possible there as well. Divine support will manifest in direct proportion to the spiritual and intellectual development of the person with the White Moon in the Fourth House:

1. Lower – dissatisfaction with the state of the home, quarrels with mother and father, boredom, or limited opportunities to express innate talents in the place of residence. Irritation toward ancestors and a desire to distinguish oneself from them, especially if there were alcoholics or ill people in the family. Annoyance at the need to interact with relatives. It is important to understand that they have worked through negative scenarios, making room for the descendants’ happiness, and to focus on their positive qualities.

2. Middle – a beautiful, cozy home filled with love and mutual respect from both parents; guests bring pleasure and good news. Happiness and luck in the native country, inheriting health, property, useful habits, and connections. The older generation helps in realizing plans. Every seven years, important events test the fulfillment of duty and alignment with the genetic achievements of the ancestors. If the native stays on the path of self-development, security and creative satisfaction increase.

3. Higher – the level of heroes who defend their family and homeland, even at the cost of their lives. There is a chance to become a famous military leader or writer, thanks to whom the family and city of origin become renowned worldwide.

At any stage of development, the native with the White Moon in the Fourth House is protected from misfortunes in the region where they were born.

Important Aspects with Other Planets

The influence of Selena is stronger when placed in Water signs and when there are aspects to the Moon. If these aspects are harmonious, a powerful connection with the mother’s love and protection makes the person invulnerable, helps reveal talents, and forms a stable nervous system.

Challenging aspects to the Moon teach the native to overcome conflicts and tension in relationships through working through ancestral lessons. When conjunct Lilith, this may even involve overcoming curses and cleansing karma of lingering darkness. Positive configurations with Saturn, Pluto, and Venus will help with this process. It is beneficial to practice healing, listen to the problems of others—especially the elderly and children—and offer sincere advice.  ✓