Saturn in the 4th House ************************************************************* Saturn in this house with afflicted planets can depict karma with the mother, feelings, residence, and general security. The fourth house also signifies past lives, so when someone pushes your button and there is no logical reason why you react the way you do, it could be that your response stems from a past life. Early upbringing could be dull and difficult-or there could have been a disciplined parent with strong moral views. You probably have a strong sense of history and like to learn about such things in the seclusion of your home. There is a tendency to worry somewhat about the home. A strong tie usually exists to your mother-for better or worse. On a more concrete level, Saturn in the fourth house indicates duties and responsibilities on the domestic front; it may also indicate difficulties in either setting up or maintaining your home, where you are attempting to build up something lasting and stable. It is always worth putting in hard work where Saturn is situated, to consolidate and make the best out of a restrictive situation. It may take some time for you to develop your inner strength and identity, but when you do it will be strong and lasting. Saturn in this house may present certain challenges with regard to the family. It's possible that you did not feel at ease in your childhood surroundings, that they may have seemed cold, loveless, or in some way restrictive. Perhaps your basic need for love and security was not fulfilled to your satisfaction, and you could not help avoid developing the notion that there was something wrong with you. You need to get to a point where you can let go of all the negative baggage of the past. Hypnosis and hypno-meditation may assist in releasing some of this. Try to be open to the numerous techniques that will allow your inner love to radiate in a powerful and consolidated way. In time, you will be able to discover strength, stamina, and feelings of worthiness within yourself. If you succeed in this, Saturn in the fourth house will become a secret benefactor. Once you have reinforced your sense of self-esteem and value, nobody will be able to take it away from you.