4th House (Home)
Your roots, family, home life, and emotional foundation.
The 4th House (IC - Imum Coeli) represents your roots - family of origin, home environment, ancestry, and emotional foundation. It shows what you need to feel secure and how you create a sense of belonging. This house also relates to the end of life and inherited patterns.
Example
Moon in the 4th house creates strong emotional ties to home and family; Uranus here may indicate an unconventional upbringing or frequent moves.
Cultural Context
The 4th House cusp is the IC (Imum Coeli or 'bottom of the sky') — the deepest, most private point in the chart. Associated with Cancer and the Moon, ancient astrologers debated whether it represented the father or mother. Modern consensus: it's the parent who provides emotional foundation, regardless of gender.
Famous Example
Johnny Depp has Pluto in his 4th House, reflecting deep transformation through family dynamics, a turbulent childhood, and the intense privacy he maintains around his home life — even as his private matters became dramatically public.
Did You Know?
The 4th House rules real estate in mundane astrology. Astrologers track transits to the 4th House when advising on home purchases. The IC is exactly opposite the Midheaven — your public reputation rests on private foundations.