4th House — Sukh Bhav

mother, home, comfort

The Sukha Bhava, the House of Happiness and Comfort

The fourth bhava is the fourth of the twelve houses, a domain governing a whole sphere of the native's life. It is known as the Sukha bhava, the house of happiness and comfort. The lord of this house is accordingly called the Chaturthesh (the lord of the fourth) or the Sukhesh (the lord of happiness). It is from this bhava that one assesses the native's prosperity, happiness, and dealings with the mother, as well as her health and lifespan.

The Karakas: Chandra and Budha

The karakas (the natural significators) of this bhava are Chandra, the Moon, and Budha, Mercury. At midnight, the Surya (the Sun) stands in the fourth bhava.

Rashis Strong in the Fourth Bhava

The rashis Karka (Cancer), Makara (Capricorn), and Meena (Pisces) are considered strong in the fourth bhava.

Principal Subjects of the Fourth Bhava

The principal subjects of this bhava are:

• The chest, heart, windpipe, and breasts
• The mental state, peace of mind, emotions, faith, compassion, generosity, and deceit
• Happiness and sorrow
• Learning and study
• Property
• Royal favour and the affection of the public
• The mother and the mother's lineage
• Vehicles, house, landed property, and furniture
• Sports and games
• The falcon and the parrot
• Medicines and asavas (fermented medicinal preparations)
• Water, milk, and fragrant substances
• Pavilions, ponds, and bridges
• The cloth trade
• Boils
• Aquatic animals and milch animals
• Trees bearing juicy fruits
• The northern direction
• The municipality
• The chemistry laboratory