A Walk Through the Houses - Third House Pt. 1
Welcome to a Walk Through the Houses - Third House.
Welcome to the next section where we are going to be covering the third house in astrology. If you are new to this, we are going to be covering all twelve houses. I have already completed the first and second houses, which you can find on my website. I'm going to be breaking this down in to two parts again as there is a lot of information to go through. If you would like to read the full article you can check that out below!
Welcome to a walk through the houses - third house . Where we walk through the houses, what they are, and how they appear.
Third House
Breaking it down, the Third house rules communication and overall thought process. This is how a person interacts with the world right outside their door. With their neighbors, their siblings, their family members. It goes into the deeper thought process, and how they think and view the world personally. It also deals in school, and how you learn through the process of education. I don't think it would come as a surprise to anyone that the Third House is ruled by Gemini and Mercury. Both dealing in the communication aspects of life. While Gemini focuses more on the social aspect of Mercury. Unlike their sister sign, Virgo, who deals more in the processing.
So without further ado, let's break it down just like we have been, planet by planet. Sign by sign.
Aries & Mars
The communication style that is seen within Aries, is bold. They are very direct communicators, and oftentimes it can come off as pretty brash. Aries is pretty fast with their words, and has a sharp wit. Always pursuing what intrigues them as fast as possible. Never holding back. They can have a childish manner of speaking, and thinking. Connecting A - B, and then solving it immediately.
They’re easily distracted, especially when it comes to the day to day necessities of life. However, although they’re easily distracted- they’re very adept at ensuring tasks are handled immediately. This is the Cardinal energy from Aries poking through. Taking care to make sure that any task that they want to achieve has been crossed off the list.
Aries tends to be fairly competitive, showing a passion for debate in topics that interest them, and being fiercely independent.
~ Mars in the third house manifests as a steadfast individuality. They're sharp and assertive. Mars’ core energy is ambition, and tackling challenges head on. So when you’re looking at Mars in the third house you’re in for a treat. Mars being here belongs to someone whose mentality is a means to an end. Mars has something to accomplish? They study up, and then go and get it taken care of.
They're incredibly active, constantly moving and working on a new project that has caught their eye. There is a strong pull to the manual work that you can do, strengthened by Mars' energy. Mars is a planet about action. So when you pair Mars in this house, you find someone who studies and covers the ways they can manually accomplish things.
Just like the Aries, Mars tends to be strong debaters. Priding their independence. Often getting into arguments when they deeply care about a subject.
Taurus & Venus
The Bull has a very grounded way of talking to people. Almost romantic. They don’t seem to speak unless they know that it will have the best intended consequences for themselves, and others. Taurus uses a lot of flowery language when speaking and writing, bringing in a full sensory experience to those who are in the presence of it. Though as in most of Taurus’ positions, they can be incredibly stubborn within their own opinions. Not really taking or listening to what someone else has to say. On the other hand they can get upset when it comes to someone not listening to their opinions.
When it comes to learning they often need to have a very structured environment in order to study, and actually take in the information they’re getting. Often taking on a grounded approach where you value real-world information.
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Venus in the third house manifests as someone who has a strong sense of community. They have a desire to try to make the world surrounding them harmonious and blissfully. Often taking up missions and studies to be able to create that within the world surrounding them. This is a very persuasive placement. Oftentimes being able to sway a person with just the sound of their voice.
There’s typically a deep love in these people who have a love to communicate on a deeper intellectual level, and truly connect with the space and community around them. Really carrying high relationships with everyone they come across.
On the other hand one thing to be aware of with this position is that Venus in the third house can be predisposed to being superficial. As they favor the beauty of people and things over real depth. Just be wary of any superficiality tendencies that may be communicated.
Gemini & Mercury
The twins being in their ruling house speaks to someone who is really able to engage in speech on a whole different level. Gemini is the type of sign that can fully communicate their needs and wants within a few sentences. Knowing how to engage with anyone they meet on an entirely different level. They can read, write, teach, and have a sense of speech that may seem to be leagues above their age. Gemini carries this type of wisdom that seems like it should be out of reach for them.
The more Gemini is allowed to learn, and experience the world it seems like they just level up in their abilities. This type of communication allows them to have a mentally exhilarating situation with any siblings. Connecting with them on a deeper level, and bringing a different dynamic to the sibling relationship than any other placements. Almost being able to communicate without even opening their mouths.
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When the planet of communication is back in its home it really finds its stride. Often being able to look at different situations and understand them implicitly the second they land eyes on it. They can have quite the restless mind due to this, but the conclusions they are able to draw and with accuracy as well. Well, needless to say, it’s show stopping. This is an incredibly talkative placement, never really knowing when to stop, but at the end of it all it’s always akin to giving someone a mental boost.
This placement however does have troubles focusing on smaller details. The small details tend to slip out of their hands faster than someone can say “synastry”. Leading them to need to have a strong mental prowess to be able to handle the different challenges that face them.
Cancer & The Moon
Looking at Cancer in the third house you find someone who is able to easily speak to their own and others emotional needs. Being able to process them into speech and writing versus through the action of feeling them. It actually works very well within the third house as well, because that emotional aspect is directly connected to the family and siblings motif that the third house carries. Allowing for Cancer to fully understand their family unit and how their personal experiences shaped them.
This placement on the other hand does allow for Cancer to get hurt far more easily. Being so open to words and those paths of communication, then mixing it with emotions? It just leads to someone who can fully understand the emotional implications behind someone's words, which can strike deep at Cancer’s core and shut them down. They are more likely to dwell on this pain as well due to this placement being more in the mental hemisphere.
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The Moon being in the third house brings forward someone whose communication style is adaptable. Changing and melding depending on their mood, and who they are surrounded with. Mixing and melding to what is needed and appropriate for the people around them. Often giving a comforting feeling that is hard to miss. The Moon can often weave words into a blanket to offer a sense of comfort and security for those they care about.
Although one of the things that the moon needs to be cautious with in this placement, is that just like Cancer, they’re vulnerable. Opening themselves up to emotional mood swings by allowing themselves to become attached to the people around them. The want to be understood on both ends can lead to hurt in painful situations. Often putting people out.
Leo & The Sun
Oh Leo, this is a placement that has a flair for the dramatic as usual. Their way of speech favors public speaking and theater. There's a tone to their voice that really speaks to being able to capture the attention of anyone who’s listening. The energy of the fire in this sign is expressed in the warmth of their voice and the passion that seethes behind it. This of course leads into Leo’s notorious strong belief system, where they just like their fellow fixed signs are incredibly stubborn in their opinions and the way things should be run.
In total Leo is a very independent sign, even in the third house oftentimes forging their own way before bringing people down that path with them. Showing off their leadership by being a trailblazer ahead of the curve. This leads into Leo’s usual downfall to lookout for in their day to day, self-centeredness and egotism.
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The Sun is the essence of who we are. To have the sun within this placement, there is going to be a strong emphasis on communication. No matter what sign the sun is in, the path that the person will want to take is one with a diplomatic approach. Talking through situations. Being curious about the world, and to learn as much as they possibly can. They find fulfillment in being able to share their inner thoughts with the world. While also reaping the benefits of learning more about the outside world.
Of course, no placement is without its downfalls and this occurs in the Sun as well. The Sun here can get incredibly anxious, and start to overthink. Losing focus on what matters. When a planet lives in the mind, it can oftentimes lose sight of where it wants to go next.
Virgo
Putting Virgo into the third house leads to a person being very precise when they are communicating with others. They look at every small detail of writing, and the words that are given to them. Breaking them down, and looking at them in a detailed manner. Then in return they give back a very clear and concise breakdown of what they heard. Ensuring there’s no way they can be misconstrued or taken wrong. They love figuring things out that will help them in the long run. Especially when it’s the tiny things that can easily be overlooked.
One of the things that Virgo needs to be aware of is especially with this placement, they are prone to over thinking. The over analysis of what people say to you, and breaking that down internatally, you may take things too far. It’s important to consider that people may leave information out of what they tell you. Leading you to draw the wrong conclusions.
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Wrap Up: A Walk Through the Houses - Third House Pt. 1
The third house is certainly an interesting one when put through the first half of the zodiac. Really showing its colors, and how it changes and flows dependent on the sign or planet. Carrying those energies in different ways throughout. Anywho, have a happy Tuesday, catch you on the flip,
Cosmic Sage