Mars in the 4th House

How Mars works in the 4th house

You've dreamed since childhood of a home of your own where no one will bother you. You want the perfect space, so you often launch renovations and change the layout. If you can afford it, you'll look to buy a new home. Yet Mars is so dynamic that it can keep you from settling in one place and often makes you move.

Relationships with relatives may be strained or simply not very close. Since your younger years, you've often had to defend your independence in arguments with your parents. But you'll remain loyal to the family you create yourself, ready to protect it from any problem or trouble.

What the 4th house governs

The 4th house in your birth chart concerns the home where you were born or live and the real estate you own. It offers warnings and advice about running a household, building a home, and managing everyday domestic life. It describes your mother and your relationship with her. The fourth house reveals whether you're a capable homemaker and have a natural talent for looking after a home.

What Mars represents

Mars's zodiac sign in your birth chart governs your energy: how much you have and exactly how you use it. Mars also represents decisiveness, a drive to act, a tendency toward aggression, your masculine side, and sexual desire.