The fifth house shows our needs in love and where we release fourth house energies and emotions. The more emotional we are, the greater the need for constructive channels of expression. All forms of self-expression, anything we create or do purely for its own sake, children of the mind and the body, love affairs (insofar as they represent fun and self-expression) or their lack, theater, dramatics, hobbies, speculation, play and amusement, are all indicated by this house. The more planets we have in the fifth, the more abundant the energy we have to release, with perhaps some disinterest in receiving the same from others. This is also the house of hidden karma resulting from the misuse of the will or love principle in past lives.

The fifth house is that one-twelfth sector of the local sky midway between the western horizon and the nadir (see picture on this page) occupied by planets two to four hours after they set.

With Mercury in your fifth house you have talent in writing and speech, and can express feelings and put emotions into words. This could give you a flair for public speaking, poetry, the dramatic and the arts. When young the mental emphasis is on romance and love affairs; as you mature it turns to your children and all that you create. If Mercury is in a fixed sign you can be very fixed in your opinions and attitude. You are proud of your mind and enjoy using it: solving puzzles, any creative mental outlet. You have a fine and immediate rapport with children.

Venus is well placed in the fifth house, where through the dramatic arts (or just plain drama) she can attract all the love and attention she deserves. You're attractive to the opposite sex, and tend to be romantic and sensual. You have creative ability in art and/or music. You appreciate the dramatic, and emotional scenes are life itself to you. You love action, sports, and putting your heart and feelings on the line. Your children will be a blessing to you, as are you to young people in general.