Taurus in The 4th House: A Sanctuary of Stability and Sensuality

Home and Domestic Life

The unwavering loyalty, steadfast nature and traditional essence of Taurus blends very well with the areas of life governed by the fourth house. Similarly to those with Leo on the fourth house cusp, Taurus has a deep appreciation for the comforting warmth and stabilizing influence of home and family life. 

The homes these people live in tend to be beautiful. Even if their budget for decoration is small, they’ll find ways to make it look pretty and welcoming. They can’t put up with living in a messy or unclean place. They consciously put a great deal of effort into making their home comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, organized and presentable for themselves and their guests. 

Some of these people may feel torn between the ideal sort of property they would like to live in. On the one hand, they like the idea of living in peaceful, quiet area surrounded by nature—like a cottage or converted barn in the countryside. And on the other hand, they also like the idea of living in home as spacious and grand as they can afford in the best neighborhood they can afford. 

What I’ve noticed is that they gravitate towards a peaceful rural home in their retirement—but one that’s still charming and comfortable with the latest mod cons. Taurus cherishes luxury and comfort and age does not diminish their appreciation for the finer things in life.

And being a refined and dignified sign, these people are drawn to the arts. This is especially applicable to those with Capricorn rising as this is also a refined sign concerned with earthly matters and security. Inside their four walls, they enjoy hobbies like painting, drawing, sculpting, or playing a musical instrument like the piano or violin.

Taurus, similarly to Cancer and Capricorn, is a traditional, conservative sign so these people tend to be quite private. Only the most appropriate details of their domestic lives are shared with those they aren’t close to. I’d very surprised if someone with this placement revealed a lot of highly personal information about their private affairs to people they don’t know all that well.

Their pace at home is slow but steady. The household typically runs efficiently, with all its duties and responsibilities, including those towards its neighbours, consistently fulfilled. Around the home, they can occasionally be lazy, leading to some mess building up. However, their intolerance for disorder ensures that it’s eventually dealt with.

They may be a little possessive and protective of their home. They’re selective of who they allow into their home and who they share it with. If they don’t feel someone is worthy of sharing their beautiful home, they won’t go allow them to stay in it for too long!

Property and Land

They like the idea of living in the countryside, or in a bustling, upmarket town. Wherever they choose to settle, their property, small or large, will be well maintained and beautiful with a generous addition of natural decor.

Their love for the outdoors means that they may choose a home with a large garden and/or front yard. If they can’t have a garden, they may get some space on an allotment. If their home has a balcony, they’ll fill it up with lush plants and flowers and decor made from natural materials like bamboo.

The Mother or Primary Caregiver

Their mother, or primary caregiver, was a nurturing, supportive and very likely, traditional person. Similarly to a 1950s mother living in middle America, she worked hard in the home and kept it beautifully clean, tidy and well decorated.

She was additionally an excellent cook, always making sure her clan was fed well. If she had a career, she also excelled in that owing to her substantial levels of patience and persistence. Many people probably commented to her how impressive her work ethic was and admired her for it. 

Her positive, motherly traits extended well beyond keeping a pristine home and cooking wonderful meals. She was also supportive, kind and nurturing towards her children. She aspired for them to receive a quality education and to guide them toward becoming well adjusted adults. 

Of course, no one is perfect. At times, she could have been obstinate or sullen and if this house is afflicted (see below), she may have been materialistic and overly concerned with her image. In this case, there may have also been a “hard” aspect to her which seemed too tough for her children to permeate. That could have made them feel left out in the cold, so to speak. 

Family and Heritage

Their family provides them with a sense of stability and security.  Within the sanctuary of their unit, they find solace. These are the people who unfailingly provide them with care and support, especially when the outside world seems unforgiving and harsh.

Diligence appeared to be a common trait shared among all members of their family. No matter what they did for a living, they kept their noses close to the proverbial grind stone and worked hard to build their lives.

Some of their family members may run successful businesses of their own. Others may receive excellent salaries working in fields like real estate, interior design, finance and banking, traditional crafts or the culinary arts to name a few.  

Their ancestral roots and traditions play a significant role in shaping their view of the world and their lifestyle choices. They could be compelled by their family to continue their traditions and pass down things to their children like family heirlooms and recipes. Even if they don’t like the idea of children, they may be encouraged by them to have some to keep their traditions alive. 

In their family tree, they may discover some very successful businessmen, prominent women, craftsmen, or farmers. Perhaps many of them valued traits such as practicality, loyalty, stability and had an appreciation for comfort or and the finer things in life.

Emotional Foundations

Although they often come across as quite emotionally robust and down to earth in their outlook on life, they can be surprisingly sensitive. They just don’t really appreciate showing their feelings too frequently because they consider it a bit immature or irrational and they prefer to give the impression of someone who is sturdy.

Emotional security is incredibly important to them. They tend to seek a secure and stable environment both within themselves and in all of their physical surroundings. They also live to indulge their senses and do so with good food and drink, parties, luxurious decor, furnishings and fashion. Although, above all, a warm and cozy atmosphere at home is needed in order for them to feel truly content.

They can be a bit stubborn, morose and resistant to change or emotional upheaval. As mature and down-to-earth as they are, they can become really shaken and disturbed by chaotic environments and painful situations. So, when it comes to making changes in their life, these are approached with plenty of caution and forethought. 

Nurturing and Caregiving Tendencies

They tend to excel in this department because taking care of others comes naturally to them. They enjoy it greatly and many jump at the chance to nurture or take care of someone they love, especially when they’re upset about something or feeling unwell.

The Past

Previous events and situations experienced tend to be viewed in a practical and grounded way. Even the bad times are looked up with some understanding rather than bitterness and anger.

They enjoy reminiscing about the good times by themselves and with others, especially their loved ones. Memories that evoke a sense of stability, security, fun and indulgence are especially cherished. For those with Aquarius rising, their view may be also be somewhat idealistic. They may see some past events in their life as being better than they actually were.

Endings and Closure

Their endings are satisfactory. They tend to go out of their way to round things off well in a way that they feel comfortable with so there aren’t any loose ends or hurt feelings. 

This house also indicates what someone could be like in their senior years. When influenced by the energy of Taurus, they may remain hard working and active during their retirement. Either by taking a very late retirement or by keeping up with plenty of hobbies and activities. 

I had a great aunt with this placement who died at ninety-nine! She worked in a busy Greek restaurant owned by her family right up until ninety-two. She nearly always turned up for work on time too —certainly more often than some of the twenty-somethings that worked there!