3rd House Astrology A Guide To The Zodiac’s Third House
The third house tells us of our minds, how are we think and communicate. It also rules siblings. Similar to the needs and values of the Gemini sign.
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Let’s take a look at the third house.
3rd House Meaning In Astrology
The Meaning Of The Third House In Astrology
In Astrology, the third house governs the mind and controls a person’s mind, communicating skills and intellect. The House is primarily about communication, exchanging words and thoughts in a carefree way. This follows the second house cusp of the body, and the third house now moves into its natural ruler, the mind.
Because the house is ruled by Gemini, it is also governed by the planet Mercury. The 3rd House is strongly linked to the dealing a lot with communication on a fundamental level.
It regulates a person’s desires, dreams and ability to deal with specific problems.
The house rules courage and will power of a person.
It has a significant impact on a person’s health and attitude and relationship with siblings and neighbours.
Friends
The third house regulates primary education (until high school) and sets the basis of knowledge, which afterwards is shown from the house that lays precisely opposite the 9th one. The house also rules the routine behaviours in the nearby society.
We’re schooled in social interaction. So here rules our early education, our relationship with a high school. Honestly, the first ten or so years of school are much more about hanging out with one’s classmates than studying this or that science.
The 3rd House rules over short distance, short journeys and short trips.
If the 3rd House changes Zodiac signs somewhere in its span, this indicates your relationship with friends and acquaintances will change somehow at some point in life. Usually, it also means changing friends.
This also means that if most or all of the House is in the same Zodiac sign, you tend to stick to the friends you got at the beginning. At least, your type of relation remains the same, even if you get other friends.
Here are simple keywords describing your relations to your friends, depending on what Zodiac sign you have in the 3rd House:
- Aries – Intense
- Taurus – Trusting
- Gemini – Entertaining
- Cancer – Compassionate
- Leo – Dominant
- Virgo – Hesitant
- Libra – Committed
- Scorpio – Uncertain
- Sagittarius – Unattached
- Capricorn – Constructive
- Aquarius – Pensive
- Pisces – Dependent
Here are keywords for how your social life is stimulated if you have a planet in your 3rd House:
- Sun – Fulfilling
- Moon – Emotional
- Mercury – Talkative
- Venus – Pleasant
- Mars – Intense
- Jupiter – Extensive
- Saturn – Serious
- Uranus – Stimulating
- Neptune – Exciting
- Pluto – Dramatic
Astrology Meaning
If you do not know what your house placements are, you can do a natal chart/birth chart, and that will tell you the placement of all of your houses and planets.
What Body Parts Are Related To The Third House Of Astrology?
The 3rd House is related to the health of some parts of a person’s body. It mainly affects the health of optional parts of a person’s body. The health of the right ear, neck, throat, shoulders, bones, upper limbs are affected by the third house of astrology. It also controls the mental health and physical growth of a person. A strong house does not necessarily means good health of a person.
What Relations Are Affected By The Third House Of Astrology?
The third house of astrology affects a person’s relationship with his/her siblings, neighbours, coworkers and classmates. It is mainly concerned about your relationship with your siblings. It also has an impact on your neighbourhood, travelling, short distance trips and all the means of local transports.
What Potentials Are Revealed?
The third house astrology reveals the potential of a person’s mind or the potential of mind to deal with difficulties and particular problems. This house has a significant impact on a person mind and ability to deal with issues. If a person has good third house astrology that means he has good mental stability, but it does not say that the person will have good health of voluntary organs. People with a strong third house are more interested in sports and defence but being their third house strong they have to go through some major problems also.
Planets In The 3rd House
Planets In The Third House
The major planets which affect the third house of astrology are Mercury and Mars, where Mercury is responsible for curiosity and communication and Mars is responsible for competition and aggression. Following is what different planets bring to the third house astrology:-
Sun In 3rd House
The Sun in the third house brings a person’s focus on interest, self-will, sports and competition. It brings healthy competition between people to help them grow mentally.
Moon In 3rd House
The Moon in the third house brings a lot of emotional attachment to certain desires which causes emotional pressure and distress.
Mercury In 3rd House
Mercury in the third house shows a skilled communicator. It also brings a lot of interest in languages and general communication with different people.
Venus In 3rd House
Venus in the third house brings interest in art, relationship, creativity and beauty. But the person might get overwhelmed by the competition and become unable to stand up and fight for himself or herself.
Mars In 3rd House
Mars brings strength, courage, vitality and passion to pursue some goals. There may be a lot of arguments with siblings and other people in general.
Jupiter In 3rd House
Jupiter in the 3rd house brings the qualities of a leader like a rational mind, deep thinking and higher imagination. It also brings a deeper understanding of the deep questions in life which makes the person a perfect leader.
Saturn In 3rd House
Saturn in the 3rd house brings interest in traditional teaching, conservative and practical methods, but such kind of person is slow to adapt and resists any change.
Uranus In 3rd House
Uranus in the third house brings the most extraordinary changes in a person’s life and the limits to these changes is not yet known.
Neptune In 3rd House
Neptune in the 3rd house brings shallow mentality and a lot of problems. Pursuing education becomes very difficult and the person is irresponsible most of the times.
Pluto In 3rd House
Pluto brings higher thinking and deeper understanding. The person has a mind which can understand and detect better than a normal person.
3rd House In The Signs
Signs In The Third House
Here we look at the effect of the 3rd house as it starts in each of the sign.
The following is what the different signs bring to the third house astrology:-
Third House in Aries
If the third house begins in Aries, we see an individual with a fast mind and an aggressive approach to communication. This is someone energised and filled with active ideas, whose mind never stops working.
This person has to learn about the consequences of their words, as well as words spoken by other people. They realise what they need to do to become real leaders, giving respect to everyone around them.
Third House in Taurus
If the third house begins in Taurus, thoughts are often static, slow and ‘activated’ by hedonistic or material matters. This placement is one of the most practical and constructive positions.
When a person born with this placement discovers their talent to create, it’ll bring them a lot of satisfaction in the material world. The greatest challenge is to accept change.
Third House in Gemini
If the third house begins in Gemini, it’s is the most natural of all positions. This person has a smart approach, clarity in their choice of words and mind.
There is an attachment to their siblings and points out that communication is an essential part of a person’s life. These individuals need a healthy routine and also to respect time, their body and to be satisfied, syncronised with and speak from their heart.
Third House in Cancer
If the third house begins in Cancer, here speaks of inherited intelligence. If someone is born into a family of educated individuals, we can safely presume that their knowledge will be similar.
The primary challenge of each Cancer thinking individual is in expressing their emotions practically. Here exists the battle of reason vs emotion even though, both should be rolled together.
Third House in Leo
If the third house begins in Leo, thoughts are mostly focused on one’s Self. In a way, these people can become the happiest of everyone once they learn to accept and nurture their child within. This is definitely a strong position that brings a lot of ego challenges. They should express their core personality with smooth and shine a light on everyone around them.
Third House in Virgo
If the third house begins in Virgo, this position is equally weakening and empowering. While Virgo exalts Mercury and speaks of intelligence but also a point of practical issues and health issues that don’t need overanalysis. They develop a strong faith and leave room for love, inspiration and creativity, without digging for rational explanations for every single thing.
Third House in Libra
If the third house begins in Libra, we can see someone who thinks and speaks of other people way too often. Here is somebody who has a strong personality and needs to be aware of their own judgment and attitudes, before discussing with others. Once they master incorporating their own opinions into society, they become great thinkers and orators.
Third House in Scorpio
If the third house begins in Scorpio, it’s not easily handled. This is a strong, deep mind, enriched with a dark sense of humour. Thoughts and words are difficult to remain pure and free of dissatisfaction.
The darkness of Scorpio means a person needs emotional clarity and enough laughter and easiness in life. The best practice for this placement is to imagine beauty daily and choose a creative line of work.
Third House in Sagittarius
If the third house begins in Sagittarius, we instantly see someone who talks a lot. These people are natural optimists, travellers and teachers.
However, they get lost, talk excessively, while thinking and talking rather than actually acting in their own best interest. Scattered opinions and expressions will quickly take over when they are tired and lost in their path through life.
Third House in Capricorn
If the third house begins in Capricorn, we can see a pretty tough individual. They shouldn’t detach from their emotions. Compassion followed by rest is the challenge of this house.
They can be incredible in-depth, practical mentors and a real inspiration for everyone around them if they do not take life too seriously.
Third House in Aquarius
If the third house begins in Aquarius, we instantly see an incredible mind filled with brilliant ideas and abundant social life.
With liberated expression and a mind turned to alternative forms of reasoning, these people make good astrologers, innovators, and friends.
Without a strong physique, one’s incredible mind needs grounding to bring its sparkling existence down to Earth in a satisfying way.
Third House in Pisces
If the third house begins in Pisces, this is a sign of Mercury’s fall.
This can be confusing, strange, and deeply challenging for one’s ability to speak, write, or even think clearly.
This house in Pisces to reach clarity, all mind-altering substances should be avoided.
Purity within will allow the purity of mind. If they practice what they preach, they can discover that magic of life is there for the taking.