In astrology, the family is considered the very basic building block of the individual. As a microcosm of the universe itself, the first world that you naturally encounter as a child is the family. This necessitates the need to include a house dedicated exclusively to its many intricacies: the Fourth House, otherwise known as the House of Families. Drawing authority from the Moon and Cancer sign, this House tries to address many of the common problems that exist within the home: marital problems, failing relationships with children, and even how to improve upon already established ones.
As we know, the home can be a rather unpredictable place. It can be loving, comic, and amazing, but it can also be exhausting and full of challenges. There are so many external pressures from within the home that being anxious about the future is almost always a justified emotion when we speak of the stability of our personal space as a family. For this reason, therefore, it is essential to discuss these things, especially because the family itself works much like a machine with cogs in it: a part of it could fail and grind the whole system to a halt.
However, it’s not just about problems, either. The Fourth House could simply discuss ways on how to improve an already impressive family dynamic. You may, for example, focus on having more time with one another instead of staring at your gadgets around the dinner table to fortify the sense of camaraderie and love that only comes from being in one place with the people that you love. You may also try to work on opening up about your feelings more and understanding that life gets better when you share your woes with the family.
Lastly, the Fourth House also talks about your “outer family,” and is not restricted by flesh and blood. For one, you may have friends whom you treat as siblings from other mothers, or even father and mother figures who have given you as much help as your actual family. If you are thinking of strengthening your bonds with these people, the House of Families is certainly worth looking into.
