Characteristics and Karmic Tasks for Those with a Soul Number or Destiny Number 4
4 (planet Rahu) is a mystical number, just like 7 (Ketu). In Vedic mythology, Rahu is the head of a demon, while Ketu is its body. Rahu and Ketu are shadow planets; they cannot be seen, and they seemingly do not exist, unlike other planets. They are lunar karmic nodes, the northern and southern nodes.
“Fours” often fall into extremes. The planet Rahu, which governs “four,” moves counterclockwise. Likewise, people with the number four do everything in an original way and do not like to follow accepted norms.
In a positive sense, this person is an intellectual. They are close to anything related to numbers and computers, have a good memory, meaning they are suited for work that requires thinking. They are very down-to-earth people who should develop their spirituality. They may not believe in anything spiritual, and they are often difficult to understand; sometimes, it’s hard to know what to expect from them.
“Fours” may think too much, which does not lead to anything good. Rahu creates an illusion; it is karmic smoke that obscures the truth. Therefore, these individuals must engage in various practices, control their thoughts, and not allow their thoughts to control them. If they do not work on themselves, their desires will guide them. They will strive to obtain something at any cost, but the pleasure derived from it will be short-lived. Sensual pleasure cannot bring them true satisfaction (they will always want more) because they “only have a head” (4) but “no body” (7).
“Fours” can earn well. If they do not engage their mind, various fears may arise. They may develop different addictions (alcohol, drugs, sexual, and others). These individuals may completely abstain from sex or, conversely, frequently change partners; they cannot enjoy one partner for long, as they always want more.
They must learn to notice how karma plays with them. Some may engage in crime. Since they need to get what they want by any means necessary, they may deceive and “step over others.” They think they will not face consequences for this (a path linked with illusion). After all, Rahu represents illusion.
There are also very spiritual “fours” who study esoteric practices. In such cases, they successfully combine practicality and spirituality.
“Fours” can be very diverse. There is also a tough, aggressive type with sadistic tendencies. They may become aggressive when they do not get what they want. The main downside here is insensitivity, self-centeredness; they only do what benefits them.
They often struggle with fears and addictions. However, there are times when a “four” is accompanied by a dependent person (an alcoholic, a drug addict). In that case, the “four” may be under the illusion that this person will change or that they can change them. Thus, a “four” may spend their entire life with someone who abuses them or is addicted to alcohol or drugs.
There are “fours” with the ability to significantly develop their intuition. In any case, they should have a good income. If they aspire to politics or a social life, they will quickly understand the illusion hidden behind all of this. It is Rahu’s task to show that everything may only appear to be very good.
