When we are speaking about pleasure, we are speaking about the fifth house. It is that part of everyone's chart that points to joyous activities, creativity, entertainment and playful nature of the child within. Personal expression hides in this house and anything in good relation to it will give one the ability to evolve, grow, and find real satisfaction in this lifetime through activities that will fill their energy pool and make them feel alive. All colors of the world are set in this house, and this is exactly why we need to find its best symbolism and the strongest point in order to reach true creativity and express through something constructive and beautiful. Its Latin motto Nati translates to "Children", referring not only to the children we raise, but to our own child within.
AREAS OF LIFE
The fifth house of one's personal horoscope is one of the most important houses for astrological interpretations. It is often cast aside as just a simple regular point in the zodiacal circle, but the truth is, it represents our personal sign of Leo and the place that pulls us strongly with its gravity, as our own individual Sun's home. Everything that defines our fifth house represents the exact thing that can make us happy and creative, and we should always follow all signals it sends in order to find personal fulfillment and satisfaction. This is exactly why it is so difficult to have Saturn or the sign of Capricorn set in it, for they cool it down, make us mature before our time, and bring spasm into the place of joyful, childish ignorance and the ability to be spontaneous and free.
This is the house of all children, primarily our own, but also our approach to any child in our lives. It is a place filled with innocent love, connecting us to all premarital relationships, our first love experiences, and sexual pleasures that are fun, carefree and filled with joy. It is a house of recreation, sports, theater, and playing, speaking of our ability to creatively express and be social and well-adjusted to leisure opportunities life throws our way. It is a house of romance, everything that brings us joy as well as games and gambling, leading to the ultimate role of it on a personal level, creative self-expression.
THE FIFTH HOUSE IN ARIES
It is always invigorating and satisfying to have the fifth house set in a Fire sign. In addition, Aries is a sign that exalts the Sun and in connection to this house it speaks of one's strong life force, confidence and initiative in pursuit for happiness. With this position, joy is almost always found in physical exercise and demanding activities, challenges and competitions. This is someone who loves to win and feels good as soon as they find the time to commit to an energizing activity. The love for Self is the most important thing with this position, and if individuals born with it want to find happiness, they always have to search for it within, with no regard to the outer world and other people. Depending on the positioning of Mars, we will see if they have the energy to do so or if this is something that should be worked on and brought to perfection through solitary activities.
THE FIFTH HOUSE IN TAURUS
With the fifth house in the sign of Taurus, it is common to presume that one's satisfaction lies in financial and material things. However, it is rather a story of Venus and we cannot say that it primarily speaks of money. This is someone who has to find joy in the material world, and such a position will often speak of the love for food and overeating as the means to cover dissatisfactions that lack of initiative prevents them from resolving. Taurus is a sign that speaks of creative artistic expression, and with a convenient link to the twelfth house, this is someone with a talent for singing and music, as well as any art that leaves its solid mark in the world. Their inner child needs rest, hedonistic choices, and emotional bonds accompanied by incredible intimacy and physical pleasures.
THE FIFTH HOUSE IN GEMINI
In the case of the fifth house set in Gemini, we can see someone whose child within is truly childish and talkative. It is quite easy to relate to children with this position, and become aware of one's true inspirations, motives and personality at a young age. Depending on the positioning of Mercury, this is a changeable position that can throw one from one extreme to the other. There are always two sides to the sign of Gemini, and the real challenge here is to find the golden middle and a place where one would satisfy both of their needs, the light and the dark one. This will be done through constant movement, communication, or a solid relationship with a sibling. The need for self-expression is extremely strong here as Gemini already point to our ability to show who we are through the art of conversation and thought.
