The Structure of Existence

Four is the number of foundation, manifestation, and order—the first square, the symbol of stability in the material world. It is the four elements—Fire, Air, Earth, and Water—that shape reality, the four directions that guide movement, and the four seasons that dictate time. In geometry, the square is the first true structure, a form that brings balance and containment, much like a house, a temple, or the solid ground beneath our feet.

Rahu: The Illusion of the Material Realm

In Vedic astrology, four is associated with Rahu, the shadow planet of illusion, ambition, and unpredictability. Unlike Jupiter (the wise teacher), Rahu represents the desire to break boundaries, transcend limitations, and disrupt the known order. It grants material success but leaves a void, pushing individuals toward obsession, rebellion, and unquenchable hunger for more.

The Story of Rahu: The Head Without a Body

According to Hindu mythology, Rahu was once an asura (demon) who disguised himself as a god to steal the nectar of immortality. When Vishnu discovered this deception, he struck Rahu with his discus, severing his head from his body. However, having already consumed the nectar, Rahu’s head became immortal. Ever since, Rahu chases the Sun and the Moon, causing eclipses—moments of disruption and uncertainty.

Rahu’s connection to four lies in his role as the great disruptor of stability. Where four seeks order, Rahu introduces chaos, reminding us that what is built can also be destroyed, that stability is fleeting, and that true wisdom comes from questioning structures rather than blindly following them.

Uranus: The Lightning of Revolution

In traditional Western astrology, Uranus plays a role similar to Rahu. It is the planet of sudden change, innovation, and rebellion—the force that shatters old systems to make way for something new. Uranus does not respect tradition; instead, it brings revolutions, scientific breakthroughs, and radical ideas that shake the foundation of society.

The Story of Uranus: The Fallen Sky

In Greek mythology, Uranus (the sky) was overthrown by his own son, Cronus (Saturn), who castrated him to end his rule. This act of rebellion mirrored Uranus’ astrological role—destroying the old to make way for the new.

Like four, Uranus creates a foundation but does not allow it to remain unchanged. It is the earthquake beneath the solid ground, the force that challenges institutions, beliefs, and long-standing traditions. While four symbolises stability, Uranus ensures that stability is never permanent.

Four as the Bridge Between Chaos and Order

Four is both the architect of structure and the force of destruction—the number that builds temples and topples them. It is the crossroads, where past and future meet, where material success is achieved but never truly satisfies.

To live in the energy of four is to balance between creation and upheaval, understanding that while structures provide safety, true wisdom comes from questioning them. Four is the number of form, yet form must always evolve.