Do you have a way with words? Maybe you’ve always considered yourself a poet, dressing up words in a pretty bow and making even the most mundane conversations interesting. Or, perhaps you’re less concerned about being engaging and have a practical, straight-to-the-point approach when conveying ideas. If you’ve ever wondered what makes you the communicator you are, look to the third house in astrology, which discerns how you process information, share your ideas, and interact with your environment.
You don’t have to be an expert in astrology to know that planets impact your birth chart. Beyond sun signs, your personality is contingent on many astrological elements, including the 12 astrological houses—the 12 sections in your birth chart associated with different areas of life: your emotional temperament, self-esteem, and even your worldview. The third house is the house that rules your mind, dictating how you understand, interpret, and share information.
Understanding the inner workings of the third house in astrology can give you insight into how you communicate and interact with your environment. It can provide a clearer picture of how you process information and find solutions. Keep reading to learn more about your third house.
What is the Third House in Astrology?
Also referred to as the House of Communication, the third house governs everything related to the mind—communication, learning, and connection. It governs how we think, process, and articulate ideas, as well as our relationships with siblings, neighbors, and immediate surroundings. When you look at your third house, you can better understand how you engage with your social circle.
Referring to your birth chart, the first six houses are considered your personal houses in that they discern your personality, where you find joy, and the systems you abide by to function (see: routines, health, and wellness). Houses 7-12 indicate our social sphere, including how you strive to make others perceive you. The third house is one of the personal houses and discerns what kind of communicator you are.
The third house isn’t limited to how we communicate. It also revolves around our inquisitiveness and how we seek wisdom and formulate our mindset. It’s the house of curiosity, early education, and short-term travel—the ways we move through and interact with our local world. It can tell you how you perceive and relay information. Are you a natural wordsmith who loves socializing, or are you more reserved in what you reveal to others? The third house explains whether you take on a teacher or student role (in some cases, you might even be both).
In your birth chart, your third house will be assigned to a zodiac sign (or signs) fundamental to your daily operations. For example, if Gemini rules your third house, you likely thrive on conversation and learning, constantly seeking new ideas and perspectives. That’s because Gemini is associated with the third house, allowing you to communicate efficiently with others. When you understand the energy of the zodiac sign(s) in your third house, you can grasp the specific traits that color your area of communication, ideas, and diffusion of information.
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How to Find Your Third House
To find the houses in your birth chart, you’ll need to know your birth time. You can visit an astrologer for a birth chart reading or enter your birth time, date, and place in a birth chart generator like Cafe Astrology. Locate your natal chart and identify the sign on the cusp (beginning) of your third house. This house is the third section moving counterclockwise from the Ascendant (1st house).
Now that you’ve found your third house, how does the zodiac sign (or signs) behave when stationed in it? Keep reading to learn more about what the zodiac signs mean in the third house.
What Do the Planets Mean in the Third House?
You now understand what the third house governs and the energy that might exist based on what zodiac signs rule that house. But that’s not all—you might have planetary energies impacting the third house. The planets possess energy that adds color to different areas of life. Keeping with the Gemini in the third house example, you might have Mercury stationed in this house too. Someone with Mercury in the third house might be articulate, curious, and quick-thinking.
Don’t worry if your third house has no planets in it. It doesn’t mean you’re a poor communicator. It just means that there aren’t any significant planetary influences in that area. You’ll still have astrological energies influencing your houses via the zodiac sign stationed in that house.
Keep reading to learn about how the different planets affect your third house and how they dictate your communication style.
Sun (the planet of ego):
The sun represents your sense of self, identifying your personality traits, where you’re determined to succeed, and what makes you unique. If the sun is located in your third house, your identity thrives through communication. You’ll likely have a knack for storytelling and a systematic approach to processing information.
It could mean you’re naturally social, influencing others through persuasiveness and a strong sense of curiosity. You shine when sharing your voice, ideas, or writing. There’s a core need to feel seen and heard in your immediate world.
Moon (the planet of emotions):
Ruling emotional temperament, the moon governs our inner world and intuition. When the moon is located in the third house, you tend to lead conversations with empathy. Emotional intuition permeates your thoughts and words. Conversations may feel soulful, and memories deeply influence your expression.
With the moon in the third house, you likely communicate with compassion and sensitivity, connecting by speaking from the heart.
Mercury (the planet of communication):
As the planet of communication, Mercury naturally extends to the third house. You’re likely a natural communicator who follows curiosity and thinks critically. You might also be social, making friendly banter with everyone you meet.
With Mercury in your third house, you crave mental stimulation, often seeking wisdom in the world around you. The mind becomes agile, curious and engaged with learning and sharing ideas, where words flow effortlessly, allowing your quick thinking to shine.
Venus (the planet of romance and beauty):
Governed by love, art, and beauty, Venus signifies luxury and grace. If Venus is in the third house, grace and charm color your voice. You tend to have a poetic communication style, equipped with an elegant vocabulary.
Venus also connotes harmony and balance, meaning you communicate with fairness and compassion. Your relationships strengthen through thoughtful words, diplomacy, and a love for beauty in language—artful communication comes naturally.
Mars (the planet of aggression):
Mars is the planet of passion and drive. If Mars is in your third house, words become action. You speak with passion, intensity, and sometimes urgency, driven by ideas and following through on your word.
With Mars’ influence, you may communicate assertively and directly, speaking from a place of courage while at times seeming impulsive.
Jupiter (the planet of abundance):
Jupiter governs knowledge and travel, instilling optimism into your chart. If Jupiter is in your third house, your mind craves expansion. You seek wisdom and intellectual energy, and you’re drawn to share your knowledge.
When Jupiter is stationed in the third house, you’re not interested in surface-level conversations. You approach learning and teaching with optimism, embodying the perpetual student eager to connect beyond small talk.
Saturn (the planet of responsibility):
As the planet of order and longevity, Saturn influences how you structure your thoughts and words. When Saturn is in your third house, discipline and structure guide your communication, making you practical in how you process information.
You value productive conversations and practice patience, ensuring your words carry significance, though you may appear reserved.
Uranus (the planet of radical change):
Uranus governs progress and individuality. When in the third house, your communication line is unpredictable and brilliant. Your ideas are unconventional and boundary-pushing, making you a champion of free thinking.
Uranus invites innovative conversations, as you frequently challenge norms and encourage others to think outside the box.
Neptune (the planet of imagination):
Neptune enables us to dream freely, ruling everything related to the subconscious. With Neptune in the third house, your speech becomes poetic, intuitive, and dreamy, making every conversation feel magical.
However, Neptune’s tendency to rule delusions means you might confuse clarity with illusion, sensationalizing situations through your unique lens.
Pluto (the planet of transformation):
Pluto signifies power and rebirth. With Pluto in the third house, your communication style is intense and transformative. Engaging in conversations often brings about change, revealing truths in both yourself and others.
With Pluto’s fierce energy, you embrace an all-or-nothing mindset, imparting the notion that words hold power, forging paths toward genuine understanding.
