The Third House in Astrology

The third house in the natal chart refers to a house of communication.  It is here that we establish our communication patterns in life, with those who are close to us such as siblings or neighbours.  Not just verbal communication but any type of personal communications, such as reading or writing.  This house also taps into our conscious rational mind and how it may operate on an intellectual level, like how we learn within our early educational years in school. 

Keywords or concepts to keep in mind when studying your third house energies are:

  • Awareness
  • Short trips
  • Brothers, Sisters or siblings
  • Speaking, listening
  • Writing
  • Neighbours
  • Relatives
  • Early education
  • Local enviorment
  • Personal communication
  • Means of transportation
  • Short distance travel
  • Conscious rational mind

The natural rulership of the third house are: the sign of Gemini and The planet Mercury. The 3rd house is opposite the 9th House on the Astrological wheel. 

What are the Astrological Houses?

1st House, 2nd House, 3rd House, 4th House, 5th House, 6th House, 7th House, 8th House, 9th House, 10th House, 11th house, 12th House.