The 3rd House of Communication and Education in Astrology

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Overview

In astrology, there is more to learn than solely about the signs and planets. Another key component to an individual’s natal astrology chart is about the astrological houses. The houses reveal where we may have certain experiences or when we can expect something to take place. In this post, however, we’re going to dive specifically into the third house of communication and education!

The Third House

Unlike signs and planets, houses regard events and circumstances in which we tend to have certain types of experiences. The types of experiences we may have depends on the house and its associations. Any astrological connections to the third house indicate things which are mainly surrounding communication and education.

More specifically, the third house involves early education, our ability to learn, the way we express ourselves, language, and intellect. Oddly enough, this house may also involve our interactions with our siblings as well as our neighbors. Lastly, the third house is frequently thought to be connected to things like short trips, weekend travel, or any movement outside the home, but ends quickly.

Gemini House

The Third House is also known as the Gemini House. Essentially, all this means is that the characteristics commonly associated to the zodiac sign, Gemini, can also be attributed to the house. However, this is through our experiences rather than within our personality.

For example, since Gemini is known for being social, intellectual, and nervous, the third house will indicate certain events we may face that revolve around sociability, pursuits of intellect, and nervousness. We can determine more about these circumstances through analyzing our natal astrology charts.

3rd House Location

In this image is the astrological wheel. Within it, you’ll find the twelve zodiac signs, the ten planets, the points, and the twelve houses. On the lower, left side of the wheel, above Gemini and the number 3 is where you’ll find the third house.

Naturally, Gemini rules the third house. However, for many of us, we have a different sign ruling our personal third house. We may also have or may not have planets in the house that influence this placement. Likewise, any aspects to the third house may impact it as well.

Everything, from the line separating Taurus and Gemini to the opposite line that divides Gemini and Cancer is within the third house. Therefore, the symbol for Mercury, (☿), resides in this house for the current example. So, whenever you’re looking at your personal astrology chart, this is how you determine what’s in your third house.

Planets in the Third House

If you have many planets in the third house, your overall life could be highly focused around communicating with others and learning or teaching. You could be a writer, understand multiple languages, or be great at doing impressions of other people. Chances are that you have more than one sibling and frequently go on short trips.

Conversely, if you don’t have any planets in your third house, it simply means that your life isn’t highly focused on the contents of the house. Whenever this is the case, check out the sign that rules your personal third house for more information.

Sun in the Third House

Likely has a vivid day life, gets quite excited over small things, has very intelligent or even gifted children, was an early-bloomer, curious-minded, love for books, has at least one male sibling, is close to cousins, likes taking initiative, finds communication important, organizes events, has enjoyed cars since childhood, and may gossip habitually.

Moon in the Third House

Has a very receptive mind, absorbs tons of information, has talent for languages and imitations, has great artistic ability, very hands-on, communicates with lots of emotion, changes opinions frequently, enjoys country living, takes many short trips, likes gardens, frequent vehicle changes, and always needs background noises.

Mercury in the Third House

May unconsciously manipulate out of stress or nervousness, possible issues with nerves, learns quickly, tendency to over-work, perfectionist, job involves intercommunication, pleasure in being helpful, job includes rapid actions, informs others of diets, can be obsessed with health, clean and hygienic, and possible hypochondriac or OCD.

Venus in the Third House

Can’t help but pay close attention to other’s lives, gossip and talk about others often whether it’s good or bad, clearly understands their own likes and dislikes, seeks and often finds quite reliable partners and friends, naturally sees a sociological hierarchy, uses charm to move ahead, communicates romantically, but actively helps lower classes.

Mars in the Third House

Enjoys arguing, pleasure in verbally defeating others, may use crude or offensive speech, provocative humor, won’t confess being wrong, picks fights with siblings and neighbors, difficulties speaking in childhood, grew up in dangerous or feared environment, restless, impulsive, excellent in politics and craftsmanship, and danger in cars.

Jupiter in the Third House

Enjoys small pleasures and moments, never really gets bored, long relationships with neighbors, broad-minded, speaks and writes very well, loves talking spiritually, the mind is a sponge, has many siblings, many female cousins who behave like boys, daily intellectual conversations, mirrors surrounding energy, and is respected for wisdom.

Saturn in the Third House

Often appears cold and standoffish, reserved in conversing, rather tough, only talks about subjects they have knowledge on or proof of information, finds themselves among harsh and unfriendly groups of people, doesn’t always recognize emotional self in identity, has the strength to tackle nearly any challenges, and is extremely knowledgeable.

Uranus in the Third House

Highly intellectual and understanding individual, doesn’t judge others easily, can be a bit arrogant, gives unwarranted advice, disregards other’s opinions/thoughts without realizing it, creative in speech, free and original thinker, gets along with neighbors and coworkers, seeks attention when in doubt, and home is generally chaotic and messy.

Neptune in the Third House

Frequently battles their logical mind with emotions, conflict of the mind makes it difficult to learn new information, has an addictive personality, but should really avoid any substance abuse, emotional approach to study, needs quiet and comfort to learn, difficulty concentrating in school, and needs imaginative and creative studies to learn rather than textbook, cold facts.

Pluto in the Third House

Loves digging for secrets, often wonders about deeper meanings, philosophical, psycho-analyzes every person and situation, naturally follows inclinations and intuition, has the power to dangerously manipulate large groups through speaking, potential to change the world with words, has psychic conversations, and investigates everything.