the houses 

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ur anuS

  here conflict occurs 

between the need for a conventional 
family life and personal freedom 
and self expression. Within the 
family unit, those with this placing 
tend to be “different”, with others 
making allowances for them.

neptune

  an over-idealistic attitude 

towards home and family life is 
common, with individuals often 
deluding themselves as to what is 
going on. Love and affection will 
be present, and possibly problems 
with alcohol or drugs.

pluto

  Frustration during childhood 

and youth is common here. perhaps 
parents have stopped these individuals 
from doing what they really want, 
and thereby blocked potential 
talent. Intuition is increased 
and used to overcome 
parental conflicts.

chiron

  With chiron 

placed here, there is a 
tendency to be intense 
and brooding, along 
with a nervous 
disposition. self-
confidence needs 
to be built, perhaps 
through sports such 
as swimming 
or yachting.

Sun

  these individuals are very 

family oriented, and need its 
support and security. above average 
closeness to the mother, or perhaps 
specific problems concerning her, 
are likely. a strong desire 
for parenthood.

Moon

  the strength of the Moon is 

considerably increased from this 
house, accenting all the characteristics 
of its sign, expressed through 
reactions and emotions. a love 
of, or work with, children is a 
special characteristic.

Mercury

  the influence of the 

Mercury sign will be related to home 
and family. an individual here will 
worry too much about the children 
(if cancer or Virgo), stimulate them 
mentally (if Gemini or sagittarius), 
and so on.

VenuS

  a relaxed attitude towards 

home and family, peace, and harmony 
will be desired, and children may be 
spoilt to achieve this. these individuals 
will be keen to make their homes 
beautiful and very comfortable. 

MarS

  here, energy will be spent 

on dIY home improvements. 
partnerships may be rushed into 
through an enthusiasm for family life. 
parents will expect their children to 
be fun-loving and noisy, and lively 
arguments will often occur.

Jupiter

  as parents, these lively 

souls will do much to further their 
children’s education, and the 
home will be full of books and 
intellectually stimulating games. 
enthusiasm for family participation 
in sport and exercise is likely.

Saturn

  this placing very often 

shows that the father was either 
particularly strict or absent. 
the childhood might have 
lacked warmth and 
comforts, with 
importance paid 
to discipline and 
following rules instead. 

fourth house: the house of cancer and the moon

Yachting is a way to 
build confidence 
for those with 
Chiron in the 
Fourth House.