Third House in Horoscope is commonly referred to as the House of Communication. The Third House is known as the "Bhatrusthan" in Vedic Astrology. It rules a person"s communication and correspondence, short journeys, younger brother or sister, cousins and neighbours, courage, heroism valour, thoughts, mental strength, inclination and ability, memory and the inherent propensities of the mind and intellect. The third house is the house of all types of communication, correspondence and information exchange that a person is engaged in by talking, letters, fax, e-mail, television, radio, news, media, phone, etc. It also governs short travel, inland journeys such as travel by cycle, bus, boat, rail and short air travel. It governs younger siblings, all cousins and even neighbours. It indicates the property of mind, its strength and weakness, thought power, mental interest and inclination, courage and valour. The third house also governs change of residence.
Effects of Planets in Third House
The planets cause various effects when they are positioned in the Third House of the Horoscope. They are mentioned below:
Sun in Third House: They have an active, creative mind and need to communicate their ideas. Chances are they will be successful in writing, teaching or lecturing. Their ability to express themselves often makes them a leader in their field. Positively, they have good ability to study fluently and have cheerful personality. Negatively, they are disorganized, arrogant and have a tendency for misunderstandings with relatives.
Moon in Third House: The natives of this house tend to think emotionally and have a strong imagination. They dislike routine and their life is marked by many short trips. They have a good memory, often change their opinion and make a good impression when working with or appearing among the public. Positively, they have inquisitive mind, good common sense and successful in writing. Negatively, they are moody, unstable and have a tendency to interfere in the lives of others.
Mercury in Third House: They have an alert manner and are versatile in handling both people and projects. These people are practical and efficient at coping with details. People are drawn to their wit and humour and their eloquence in expressing themselves. Positively, they are curious, logical, intelligent and sociable. Negatively, they are nervous worrier, indecisive and apt to quarrel with relatives.
Venus in Third House: They are artistic, have an innate sense of taste and design, and win attention for their ideas in a way that people find charming. Their social life may involve taking a number of trips. Love may come about because of travel or through correspondence. Positively, they are cheerful, creative and eloquent in both speech and writing. Negatively, they are mentally lazy, superficial and too swayed by emotion.
Mars in Third House: They are determined and active and usually speak their mind. These people like to be a leader and often get their way in things because they are so persuasive. They tend to drive too fast or encounter difficulties while travelling. Positively, they are alert, full of new ideas and can express themselves creatively. Negatively, they are argumentative, especially with relatives, vulnerable to loss in legal disputes.
Jupiter in Third House: They have an optimistic outlook and like to keep busy with a variety of intellectual interests. Their mind is not content with a little knowledge; they want to know more. Travel is a beneficial influence for both pleasure and profit. Positively, they are curious and open to new experience, able to share ideas, good relationships with relatives. Negatively, they are restless, impractical and reckless.
Saturn in Third House: The natives of this house have a practical and rather serious mind; they want to learn things so they can put them to use. They have good powers of observation, and prefer to deal in facts rather than theories. They sometimes procrastinate because they wait to make the right decision. These people may encounter difficulties or obstacles in getting an education. Positively, they are contemplative, persevering and conscientious. Negatively, they are prone to pessimism and estrangement from relatives.
Rahu in Third House: The native of this house wants their message to be heard, whether in the written, cinematized, or broadcasted form. These natives want to be privileged in certain fields involving communication. They are very sharp, have restless mind, inclined to spiritualism or higher educational disciplines, crosses social boundaries to earn privilege and respect.
Ketu in Third House: Ketu in third house at the time of birth means the person becomes active and valorous. Ketu here makes the native a courageous person. The physical constitution of such natives is likely to be strong and sturdy. They make efforts by own initiative and wisdom, has got beautiful handwriting, can plan and implement a strategy in any confrontation or conflict.