Third House: House o' Communications

The Third House is also known as the "House of Communication," and its motto translates to "brothers" from the Latin term fratres. It's connected to the sign of Gemini on a more personal, physical level and talks about the inner workings of our minds. The main thing that describes its position is our 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 a person's state of mind, just as the First House talks about the state of the body, and the Fourth about the state of emotions and the heart.

• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Ruling Planet: Mercury
• Language
• Communication
• Technology
• Transportation
• Early Education
• Data Processing
• Perception

Areas of Life

The Third House is the place of siblings, all relatives, and family members with whom our genetic material doesn't have the closest connection. It represents our mind, our way of thinking, writing, and reasoning, meaning our human, rational side that makes us more or less intelligent for practical or less practical matters in life. This house is heavily influenced by the element of the sign it falls into, as it is strongly connected to emotions when it begins in a Water sign, to proactive fiery thoughts when in Fire, to the practical side in Earth, and to social contacts in Air signs.

In addition to this, the Third House is also the house of transportation and active learning through workshops, short courses, or certified training. It represents our early education at primary school level, intelligence, and the closely related ability for happiness and childlike joy. It's where our neighbors live, and the house of short trips and local journeys, hikes, or walks. Among other things, it's our car with all its characteristics, color, and make, as well as our travel gear. Furthermore, it will be synchronized with the technical equipment we often use in our daily activities, especially if it's communication devices like laptops, mobile phones, or any other gadgets we hold in our hands.

Brothers:

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

2) exchange of thoughts, ideas, information;

3) intellectual abilities, curiosity, and mental agility;

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 gaining information for everyday practical use);

9) mediation, contracts, agreements, news.

1st Third of the House: siblings, environment, mental abilities, first sibling, trips made before age 25, income related to travel; children friends, father's enemies, friends' children.

2nd Third of the House: profession dependent on travel, handwriting, speech, letters, literature, writing or accounting work; speeches, contracts, and trips made before age 50; short trips in general, education; servant's occupation.

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

Third House in Aries

If the Third House begins 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, as the sign of Aries contains our unresolved anger issues just as much as speed, intellect, and clear thinking. When this position is emphasized, the 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 irritating in a large group, at least until they understand what they need to do to become true leaders, showing respect for everyone around them.

Third House in Taurus

With the Third House cusp in Taurus, thoughts are often slow, static, and turned to hedonistic or materialistic matters. This is one of the most practical and constructive positions, although it sometimes irritates people with a Third House cusp in Air signs. When a person born with this position discovers their talent for creation, they easily incorporate it into their daily life, taking on responsibility and dealing with boring details that others shy away from. This will bring them much satisfaction in the material world, manifesting in financial gain and all it can bring, in beauty and a comfortable lifestyle. The biggest problem with such a mind is a lack of flexibility and an inability to accept change, as with all the love affairs of the sign of Taurus.

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 rational approach, clarity in word choice, and the same clarity in their mind. In a practical sense, it often speaks of an attachment to one's sibling 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 truly is. People with the Third House in Gemini often lack empathy, as well as reason, when it comes to practical material matters. Most often, these people need a healthy daily routine and to cultivate respect for time and their own body to truly be satisfied and learn to synchronize and speak from the heart.

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 from the emotional, have their 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 minds. The main challenge for every person who thinks like a Cancer is to express their emotions in a practical and acceptable way, and they will often wage a battle between mind and emotions, although they must accept both in one.

Third House in Leo

When the Third House cusp is in the sign of Leo, thoughts are mostly focused on the self. While 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 in which they understand that there is nothing to be taken personally. In a way, 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 them.

Third House in Virgo

If the Third House is located in Virgo, it is a strange position that often weakens as well as strengthens. Although the sign of Virgo exalts Mercury and speaks of intelligence, incredible mental abilities, and clarity, it is also a point of practical matters, questions 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 a strong faith and always leave room for love, inspiration, and creativity, without seeking rational explanations for everything throughout their lives.

Third House in Libra

When the Third House is located in the sign of Libra, we can see a person who thinks and talks about other people too often. While this position can be beneficial for a love life, speaking of 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 has not been properly formed through upbringing. This is a person who must have a strong personality, always aware of their own judgments and attitudes, before talking to anyone else about them. Once they learn to incorporate their own thoughts into society, they become excellent thinkers and speakers, capable of touching others and raising their confidence, awareness, and clarity. If they become too judgmental, it's usually time for them to make internal changes and build a more satisfying personal life.

Third House in Scorpio

When the Third House begins in Scorpio, it's 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 resentment. This position is strong for science, research, and occult matters, but creates difficulties in matters of the heart and emotional contacts with closest people. The darkness of Scorpio is best expressed through the mind, and a person needs deep emotional clarity, enough laughter, and lightness in life to accept it with grace and beauty. The best practice for such strong personalities is to imagine beauty every day and choose a creative field of activity. If they manage to recognize the good in everything, it will dispel the fog and help them discover incredible treasures within.

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 towards more positive perspectives, and the ability to use their beliefs within their practical existence. It can also speak of solutions that always seem distant, in case a 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 always ready to learn. In a negative case, they get lost, chatter excessively, thinking and talking instead of acting in their own best interest. Scattered thoughts and expressions will easily take over when they are tired and lost on their life path.

Third House in Capricorn

With the Third House beginning in Capricorn, we can see a rather rigid person. Although Capricorn is a sign of depth and rational choices, as well as practical application 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 detach from your emotional core. Empathy, and then rest, are key to any challenge of this house, especially in cases where a sibling has chronic, ongoing problems, 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 become stressed and find that once they get enough sleep, their mind clears, and the future seems much brighter or at least acceptable. If they learn not to take life too seriously, they can become incredible deep, practical mentors and a true inspiration to everyone around them.

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 he starts feeding his ego with endless advice he tends 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 focused on 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 its brilliant existence to planet Earth in a satisfactory way.

Third House in Pisces

If the Third House is located in Pisces, we must remember that this is a sign of Mercury's fall. Here is the greatest conflict between emotions and mind, and it can be confusing, strange, and deeply complex 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 anchored through positive aspects and dignities of these celestial bodies. For the Third House in Pisces to achieve clarity, all mind-altering substances should be avoided, including alcohol, drugs, medications, and even nicotine. Inner purity will allow the mind to clear, leading to purity of words and wise life choices. If they practice what they preach, they may discover that the magic of life is available for obsession.