Third House: House of Communication

The third house is also called the "House of Communication," and its motto translates as "brothers" from the Latin term fratres. It is connected to the sign of Gemini on a more personal, physical level, and it speaks about the inner part of our mind. The main thing that describes its position is the way of thinking and the processes in our heads that lead us in a certain direction. As such, it is extremely important in the analysis of a personal chart, as it gives us information about the state of a person's soul, just as the first house speaks about the state of the body, and the fourth speaks about the state of emotions and the heart.

• Zodiac sign: Gemini
• Ruling planet: Mercury
• Language
• Communication
• Technology
• Transport
• Early education
• Data processing
• Perception

Areas of life

The third house is the place of brothers and sisters, all relatives, and family members with whom our genetic material does not have the closest connection. It represents our mind, our way of thinking, writing, and reasoning, that is, our human, rational side, which makes us more or less smart for practical or less practical matters in life. This house is strongly influenced by the element of the sign it falls into, as it is strongly connected to emotions when it starts in a Water sign, to proactive fiery thoughts when in Fire, to the practical side in Earth, and to social contacts in Air signs.

Besides this, the third house is also the house of transport and active learning through seminars, short training courses, or certified training. It represents our early education at the primary school level, intelligence, and the closely related ability for happiness and childhood joy. This is the place where our neighbors live, and it is the house of short trips and local travel, hikes, or walks. Among other things, this is our car with all its features, color, and brand, as well as our travel gear. Furthermore, it will be synchronized with the technical equipment we often use in daily activities, especially if these are means of communication, such as laptops, mobile phones, or any other gadgets we hold in our hands.

Brothers:

1) a person's closest environment (brothers and sisters, close relatives and acquaintances, neighbors), the nature of the connection with them;

2) exchange of thoughts, ideas, information;

3) intellectual abilities, curiosity, and liveliness of mind;

4) short trips and moves that have specific goals;

5) all means of information and their use (except for serious theoretical research);

6) memory, language (written and oral), state of the nervous system, ability for intellectual perception;

7) ability to imitate, facial expressions, and gestures as a means of communication;

8) primary education (learning as receiving information for daily practical use);

9) mediation, contracts, agreements, news.

1st third of the house: siblings, environment, mental abilities, first brother or sister, trips made before age 25, income related to trips; children of friends, enemies of the father, children of friends.

2nd third of the house: profession that depends on trips, handwriting, speech, letters, literature, writing or calculation work; speeches, contracts, and trips made before age 50; short trips in general, education; servant's occupations.

3rd third of the house: mental abilities and trips in the last third of life; hostile influence on thinking, home, landed property, reputation; parents' property; reputation and dreams.

The third house in Aries

If the third house starts in the sign of Aries, we see a person with a quick mind and an aggressive approach to communication. This is a person full of energy and active ideas, whose mind never stops working. This is a blessing, as well as a curse, because the sign of Aries contains our unresolved anger issues, just as it contains speed, intelligence, and clear thinking. When this position is emphasized, a person must learn about the consequences of their words, as well as the words spoken by other people, and gain patience for matters they obsessively think about. Stubborn communicators, they can be quite irritable in a large group, at least until they understand what they need to do to become true leaders, showing respect to everyone around.

The third house in Taurus

With the cusp of the third house in Taurus, thoughts are often slow, static, and turned toward hedonistic or material matters. This is one of the most practical and constructive positions, although it sometimes annoys people with the cusp of the third house in signs belonging to the Air element. When a person born with this position discovers their talent for creation, they easily include it in their daily life, easily taking on responsibility and dealing with boring details that push others away. This will bring them much satisfaction in the material world, which manifests in financial gain and everything it can bring, in beauty and a cozy way of life. The biggest problem of such a mind lies in the lack of flexibility and the inability to accept change, as in all love affairs of the sign of Taurus.

The third house in Gemini

The position of the third house in Gemini is the most natural of all positions. It is a blessing in itself, and the person always has a reasonable approach, clarity in the choice of words, and the same clarity in their mind. In a practical sense, this often speaks of attachment to one's brother/sister and indicates that communication is an important part of a person's life. Depending on the position and dignity of Mercury, we can see how complex or positive their mental world actually is. People with the third house in Gemini often lack compassion, as well as reason, when it comes to practical material matters. Most often, these people need a healthy daily routine and the cultivation of respect for time and their own body to be truly satisfied and learn to synchronize and speak from the heart.

The third house in Cancer

The third house in Cancer speaks of inherited intelligence, for better or worse. If a person is born into a family of well-educated people with a wide vocabulary, we can safely assume that theirs will be similar and deeply rooted with their ancestors. However, problems with any kind of reasoning, especially when it comes to separating the rational and the emotional, have roots in the same place, in their parents. They need to develop a strong personality and take care of their individuality to relieve some pressure from their mind. The main challenge for every person who thinks like a Cancer is expressing their emotions in a practical and acceptable way, and they will often fight a battle between mind and emotions, although they should accept both in one.

The third house in Leo

When the cusp of the third house is in the sign of Leo, thoughts are mostly focused on one's own "I." Although this can be a problem for many friendly relationships and complex relationships in their life, these people have the task of developing their personality and character with clearly established boundaries regarding the outside world. This is a strong position that brings many ego challenges if the person is not truly enlightened and fully aware of their limitless abilities, including the one where they understand that there is nothing that should be taken personally. In a sense, these people can become the happiest of all once they learn to accept and nurture their inner child, clearly understanding their own desires and goals in life, and realizing their responsibility. Only then will they easily express their essence and shed light on everyone around.

The third house in Virgo

If the third house is located in Virgo, this is a strange position that often weakens, but also gives strength. Although the sign of Virgo exalts Mercury and speaks of intelligence, incredible mental abilities, and clarity, it is also a point of practical matters, issues of physiology and daily routine, as well as health problems that do not need to be discussed as much as they would like. In many cases, people born with this position are burdened by their health, turn into a victim, and some even fall into a state of mild or severe hypochondria simply because they lack emotional satisfaction and look for flaws in everything, especially in themselves. They must develop strong faith and always leave room for love, inspiration, and creativity, without looking for rational explanations for every thing throughout their life.

The third house in Libra

When the third house is located in the sign of Libra, we can see a person who too often thinks and talks about other people. Although this position can be useful for love life, speaking about childhood sweethearts, beautiful neighbors, and the ability to see "the other side of every story," turning to one's own inner essence is also a challenge if it was not properly formed through upbringing. This is a person who must have a strong personality, always being aware of their own judgments and attitudes before talking to someone else about them. Once they learn to include their own thoughts in society, they become excellent thinkers and speakers, capable of touching others and increasing their confidence, awareness, and clarity. If they become too judgmental, it is usually time for them to make internal changes and build a more satisfying personal life.

The third house in Scorpio

When the third house starts in Scorpio, it is never easy to deal with. This is a strong, deep mind, often enriched with a sense of black humor, as well as thoughts and words that are difficult to keep clean and free from dissatisfaction. This position is strong for science, research, and occult matters, but creates difficulties in the spheres of the heart and emotional contacts with the closest people. The darkness of Scorpio is best manifested through the mind, and the person needs deep emotional clarity, enough laughter, and lightness in life to accept this with grace and beauty. The best practice for such strong personalities is to imagine beauty every day and choose a creative sphere of activity. If they manage to recognize the good in everything, this will dispel the fog and help them discover incredible treasures inside.

The third house in Sagittarius

In Sagittarius, we immediately see a person who talks a lot. This is a position for philosophical thinkers and people with broad views, thoughts that always shift toward more positive perspectives, and the ability to use their beliefs within their practical existence. It can also speak of decisions that always seem distant, in case the lack of direction in life is emphasized, and the person does not know about their own true path and purpose. In a positive environment, these people are optimists, travelers, and teachers, blessed with a generous nature and a mind that is always ready for learning. In a negative case, they get lost, talk excessively, thinking and talking instead of acting in their own interests. Scattered thoughts and statements will easily take over when they get tired and get lost on their life path.

The third house in Capricorn

With the start of the third house in Capricorn, we can see a rather rigid person. Although Capricorn is a sign of depth and rational choice, as well as practical use of everything in life, it is also a sign of karma, damaged things, mistakes, and coldness of heart. To maintain balance in your third house in Capricorn, you cannot break away from your emotional core. Compassion, and then rest, are the key to any challenge of this house, especially in cases where a brother or sister has constant, chronic problems, regardless of whether they are material, physical, or any other. At the same time, strong boundaries and the need for rest are emphasized, and one can easily succumb to stress and find that as soon as they get enough sleep, their mind clears up, and the future seems much brighter or at least acceptable. If they learn not to take life too seriously, they can become incredibly deep, practical mentors and a true inspiration for everyone around.

The third house in Aquarius

When the third house belongs to the sign of Aquarius, we immediately see an incredible mind, full of brilliant ideas and a rich social life. This is a rebel who never relies on the advice of others and falls into a field of problems if they start feeding their ego with endless advice that they are prone to give. It is important to recognize that everyone is smart in their own way, and no one needs advice unless they specifically ask for it. With free self-expression and a mind directed toward alternative ways of thinking, these people become good astrologers, innovators, and friends, if they do not succumb to stress and take good care of their body and physical condition. Without a strong physique, a person's incredible mind simply has no foundation to bring their brilliant existence to planet Earth in a satisfying way.

The third house in Pisces

If the third house is located in Pisces, we must remember that this is a sign of the fall of Mercury. Here, the greatest conflict of emotions and mind is observed, and this can be confusing, strange, and deeply difficult for a person's ability to speak, write, or even think clearly. However, the sign of Pisces also speaks of our talents, and depending on the position of Mercury, Jupiter, and Neptune, we can see that one of these talents can be secured through positive aspects and dignities of these celestial bodies. For the third house in Pisces to reach clarity, all substances that alter consciousness should be avoided, including alcohol, drugs, medications, and even nicotine. Inner purity will allow the mind to be cleared, which will lead to the purity of words and reasonable life choices. If they practice what they preach, they may discover for themselves that the magic of life is available for possession.