Understanding Number 4  in Numerology: Meaning and Key Characteristics

Number Four (4~ Rahu or Uranus)

“Let’s Get Organized”

This number shows hard work. It indicates the building of a firm foundation. It endows the power to organise and to work in organisation. It is cold, intellectual and slow in its nature. In a name, it represents discipline; in a cycle, it represents restriction brought about by the need to work hard. It represents the law of justice without mercy, tolerance or sympathy. The planet allotted to number 4 is Rahu or Uranus which shows activity, energy, upheavals in life. Rahu and Ketu, the two nodes of the Moon, reflect the basic bipolar nature of man. They do not exist as material entities like the other seven planets. They each represent a point where the plane of the Moon’s orbit around our planet intersects with the plane of the ecliptic of the zodiac constellations. These nodes are important to astrologers, astronomers, and numerologists because they belong to the Moon, whose influence on human emotions is universally accepted. It is only at the nodes that the path of the Moon intersects the path of other planets. These nodal points are not fixed points in outer space, but are more “backwards” that is, they are always retrograde and never direct. Because in ancient times, with the help of these nodes, exact dates of the solar and lunar eclipse could be determined by astrologers and astronomers, the nodes became very significant and were each given the status of “half-planet.” Also, as they are not real entities, their influence varies with their location in every native’s chart. Since their influence creates a wide range of emotional behavior, knowledge of them becomes necessary. Rahu stands for materialism and  mischief, It represent a fascination with foreign, travel abroad, technical professions, elderly people, speculation, bad habits, revolutionary tendencies, underworld and smoke. This number shows hard work. It indicates the building of a firm foundation. It endows the power to organise and to work in organisation. It is cold, intellectual and slow in its nature. In a name, it represents discipline; in a cycle, it represents restriction brought about by the need to work hard. It represents the law of justice without mercy, tolerance or sympathy. Rahu, the north node of Moon, is an active and disruptive force which works mainly on the mental level. It is supposed to be a malefic planet— dynamic in nature, low in vibration, hedonistic, and eternally dissatisfied. It makes its natives lazy and lethargic, dull, illogical, and pleasure-seeking. They become revolutionaries, conspirators, spies, and detectives. Rahu brings to its natives confusion, ignorance, phobias, enmity, and big plans that need a long time to accomplish. It makes them work hard and perform bad karmas. It also makes its natives intelligent, bold, and secretive. If they are interested in politics, Rahu makes them successful, but often they occupy seats in the opposition. Rahu gives its natives an angle of vision through which they also see the unseen side of all truth in existence. When Rahu is conjunct with Jupiter or Venus, it gives its natives access to secret sciences. Rahu is tamasic (inert) in nature and influences physical strength, bones, fat, tissues, and the skin. Astrologers compare Rahu with smoke, which has no definite nature or shape of its own but when present can obscure every other thing. People under its influence get easily irritated, use obscene language, lose control over their nerves, and become disruptive. Apart from all of its good and bad points, Rahu is a great energy force that gives its natives a distinctive character. It also gives them a unique perspective of the world, which is very healthy for the growth of human consciousness at large. Rahu gives courage, patience, and intelligence, which number 4 people use to help the downtrodden to raise their voices against the privileged few. Geometrically, 4 is a square, the most stable of all forms. When a man is honest they say he is square with you.” The 4 represents uprightness, honesty, and integrity. The 4 is devoted to family, community, church, and country. The square is closed in on all sides, so the 4 will set up its own limitations and sometimes feel boxed in. But it does not mind working nine to five in an office room because that affords a feeling of security. The 4’s will work hard for a secure future. They want to set a firm foundation early in life. Sometimes they get so wrapped up in their work that they forget to play, and then they can be pretty dull. The saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” evokes the image of the 4. But 4 is an honest achiever and has material success.

“Characteristics and Attributes of Number-4 (Rahu)”

Limitation, Order, Service:

Life doesn’t always present opportunities for singing and laughing. Life doesn’t always appear expansive or yours for the taking. Often, it feels just the opposite. The individual must learn the difficult law of Limitation. Everyone has limitations-limitations presented by the environment, by the physical body, by the restrictions of the individual’s viewpoints. Rather than struggle against these limits, it is necessary to learn to live with them, to accept them and to make a meaningful existence, not in spite of the limitations, but because of the limitations. It is a difficult lesson. The individual embarking on this course must learn system and organization, Order on. a practical level. He must be prepared to be of Service to others.

Health and Diseases:

Diseases related to Rahu include colds and coughs and infectious diseases or diseases caused by infection. A shortage of blood, heart trouble, high or low blood pressure (mostly high), and diseases that cannot be easily diagnosed or cured are also associated with Rahu. With a 4, the bladder and kidneys may be of concern. This number is associated with the everyday, material aspects of life, and when you are making huge changes at this level, and are being resistant, it may contribute to physical problems. You dislike any illness that upsets your routine because you are a person of habit, and even a cold may shake your foundations, so you will do your best to avoid it by caring for your diet and by exercise. With a 4 you may sometimes have problems with your large intestine. Your spinal column – which can affect other areas of the body including the neck and shoulders – may also be of concern.

Positive Impact:

Huge Success, Commanding, Spirituality, Unexpected Benefits, Courage, Patience, Intelligence,  Accurate, Conscientious, Conservative, Disciplined, Good worker, Honest, Loves home, family, country, Loyal, Organized, Patient, Patriotic, Practical, Prudent, Punctual, Sincere, Studious, Stable, Wants the law and Enforced.

Negative Impact:

Wrong Addiction, Characterless, Mental Disorders, Headaches, Egotistic, Selfish, Pessimistic, Dull, Aggressive, Forgets to take time out to play, Humorless, Intolerant, Jealous, Must see to believe, Narrow-minded, Not affectionately demonstrable, Opinionated, Overworked, Prejudiced, Too serious and Workaholic.

Destructive:

Animalism, Antagonistic, Crude, Cruel, Hatred, Strong negative emotions. Violent.

Careers:

Politics, Legal Aspects, Betting, Theft, Share Market, Painting, Writing, Editing, Farmer, Builder

Leisure/ Hobbies:

DIY, Television, Fishing

Weak Period:

October, November, and December

Strong Periods:

The period between March 21 to April 28 and between July 10 to August 20

Fasting:

They should fast every Monday and on the fourth day of each ascending and descending cycle of the Moon. That day they should drink juices and if necessary eat fruits after sunset.

Lucky Colours :

Electric Blue, Greys, Dark Smoky

Lucky Days :

Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Lucky Gem :

Sapphire and Hessonite (Gomed)

Meditation:

They should meditate on Lord Ganesha, the obstacle remover and chant

Ganesha mantra:

• GAJANANAM BHUTGANADI SEVITAM
• KAPITHYA JAMBO PHALCHARU BHAKSHANAM
• UMA SUTAM SHOKVINASH KARAKAM
• NAMAMI VIGHNESHWAR PADPANKAJAM