#mercury in the third house

Signs in the Third House

Gemini being associated with the third house, we will see the sign’s themes taking place here. Ruler of Gemini is the planet Mercury which is associated with Hermes, the Messenger of Gods who can freely move through the realms and inform (sometimes trick) every being. The sign is symbolised by the twins, Castor and Pollux, Castor being mortal and Pollux being divine Pollux asked Zeus to share his immortality with his brother and now we have the constellation of Gemini (allegedly). This house represent the relationship between parallels, how and where you receive information, short travels around the neighbourhood, the communication style and sibling-hood - even if you don’t have any siblings, someone who was constantly around you during your youth other than your parents and relatively close to your age.

♈︎Aries / Mars in the 3rd House:

With this placement, the natives might have a competitive relationship with their siblings and this is reflected in their communication skills as well. When they are mad about something or too passionate about something they will be the first to start an argument surrounding it. Communication is where their life force is located in and they are very assertive through interaction. Heated arguments with their siblings trained them to be a fierce communicator. Specifically, one sibling might have a lot of Mars qualities. Siblings have the characteristics of being a leader and some what argumentative. The person with this placement is very quick to respond. But they can also be very sensitive and take everything that is being said too personal, which can only add fuel to the fire. They are also brilliant with coming up with strategies and intelligent about how to over come problems. They are always coming up with brand new, pioneering ideas that are very inspiring for others as well. Even though they are not very accepting of others’ opinions they are eager to learn new things. When it comes to the neighborhood they might feel like everyone is out to get them. They might be frequent costumers of their local gym or dojo.

♉︎Taurus / Venus in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement might have a very sincere relationship with their siblings and like to laze around when they are together. The siblings have influenced each other when it comes to art (fashion, music, paintings, decorating, etc.) One specific sibling might have Venus-like characteristics and be very artistically inclined and beautiful girl or guy but can also be very stubborn and lazy. This is reflected on the communication skills of the person. They are very kind and smooth when talking, they almost view it as another way of creating art. They are also slow to communicate, they first want to make sure that they are comfortable in the company of others and the company is comfortable as well. Once they start to communicate they can charm the hell out of people without really saying much but just saying the right things. They have a talent when it comes to knowing and saying exactly that the person they are talking to wants to hear. The native can be very stubborn though. They are very slow to accepting what is new, especially if they are kind of shocking. They like to receive their information through more kind-outlets like art-magazines or through comedy shows like SNL. The news have to be watered down for them to accept it. Their neighborhood is especially on the calmer side where everyone knows each other and not much is happening. They might not go out of their house much to explore new sightings, preferring to pay visit to what is familiar and safe.

♊︎Gemini / Mercury in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement is very lucky to have it. They are naturally very intelligent and good at communicating once they get rid of the nervousness surrounding it. The relationships they had with their siblings have trained them to be very intelligent speakers but might also have caused them to feel nervous about it if the siblings had a ruthless relationship in which they always tricked or made fun of one and other. Especially one certain sibling is a very bright person but also a very critical one. They might have caused a lot of restlessness in the relationship. The siblings might have Mercury characteristics or have heavy air aspects. No matter what the natives with Gemini on the 3rd are naturals at communicating. They also take in information almost like a sponge. They just have to believe in their intelligence. They mostly get their information on the internet or through interacting with others. They are not nit-picky, they do not stick to only one point of view and indulge in all kinds of news outlets. Their neighborhood is very lively. There is always something happening. There might be a lot of gossiping going around and the native likes to gossip as well. They tend to always be out and about, strolling around the neighborhood.

♋︎Cancer / Moon in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement might have had a sibling-like relationship with their mother or one of their siblings has a lot of moon-related aspects in their chart. When it comes to interacting with others the natives with this placement are very good at communicating their feelings. They are very deep individuals who also put others at ease and make them feel safe about opening up to them. They can almost be a therapist to many of their close friends. They are very sensitive about sibling-hood even if they don’t have any themselves. With their siblings, they care about each other deeply and can be over-bearing of one and other. With a sibling relationship like this, the person with Cancer in the 3rd is very sincere when they are talking. They do not play around with words. They only say what they mean. But depending on the person, they can play with emotions a lot. They are naturally very good at flirting, sensing exactly what the emotional needs the person in front of them have. They like to receive their information from a source that is nostalgic to them, like a news outlet the mother used to buy or something like that. They might also be almost secretive about what they know because they are sensitive about criticism. Their neighborhood might be close to the sea or a lake. They are not very open to new neighbors but once their trust is gained they tend to keep close relationships with them. They like to take trips to places which remind them of the good old times.

♌︎Leo / Sun in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement has a playful but at times dramatic relationship with their siblings. Their relationship together have built the ego of the individual. One of the siblings especially might have Leo-like characteristics making them fun and optimistic but also a show-off and kind of egoistic. They might be interested in the movie business or stage performances. Egos clashing might be a theme between the siblings. Thanks to this dynamic the native is very good at expressing themselves. Communicating effectively is something they are very confident about. They might talk over other people though because they carry the wounds from their Ego-Wars with the siblings. They are very bright and learning new things gives them joy which makes them open-minded people. They like to receive information mostly through sources that gives them a sense of fun. They do not like to take things seriously even though they are open to any platform of information. They are well-known within their neighborhood. To stroll around the neighborhood is something that they love to do ever since they were children. Leo, also is the sign of children and childhood. This might mean that when the natives have kids they will receive much of their informations from them. That way they can always keep up with what is new and “hip”.

♍︎Virgo / Ceres in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement might not have the most laid back siblings. One sibling especially might have Virgo-like qualities making them a workaholic and a fussy person. The relationship dynamic with the siblings might carry a sense of not being enough for each other. They are their worst critics and even though they do this for them to better themselves it takes away the fun element. This might cause the native with this placement to be a nervous talker. Even though they are very smart they choose not to reflect it much out to the world because they calculate every word inside their heads. They love to criticize as well though! They tend to be kind of judgemental about others’ opinions and the way they live their lives. They like to be informed on new things but it must come from a source that they are so sure of it being %100 accurate.  Their neighborhood might give them anxiety, always fearing that they are being talked about. Even though they like to walk around the neighborhood, there is always a sense of nervousness about it. They try to do the best they can to be quiet so no one will talk about them. They might like to visit the local grocery shop the most.

♎︎Libra / Venus in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement might have a pleasant relationship with their siblings but in order to keep the peace, they might prefer not to delve into the deep stuff that is going on in their lives. Especially one sibling might have Libra-like characteristics or have the exact opposite sign from the native’s. There is feeling of completing one another in certain aspects of life even though they do not always prefer to be there for one another. There is a heavy theme of justifying one-self surrounding the sibling-hood that is reflected in their communication skills. Debating is something the native is truly gifted in without causing friction. They almost have a way of convincing others that they are right or even when they are not at least they sparked a new idea for them. They might also prefer people who resemble them as partners. They like the idea of a romance that is like “Partners In Crime”. Naturally flirtatious, they have a reputation for being smooth talkers. They prefer to receive their information through artistry like magazines and movies etc. They like to keep up with the brand new trends. They are well-liked within their neighborhood and tend to be the peacemaker amongst them. They prefer a neighborhood that is calm and peaceful. Strolling around gives them a peace of mind as well.

♏︎Scorpio / Pluto in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement might have an intense relationship with their siblings. Love is strong but so is hate. Relationships with their siblings has been through many transitions in which both parties had to lose something in order to gain each other. There might be jealousy issues between them. They might be jealous of each other or the other one’s relationship with others. Especially one sibling might have Scorpio like characteristics. Thanks to this intense dynamic between the siblings the native with this placement is a very good investigator. Nothing can be hidden from them. Any hidden thing will reveal itself to the native even if they were not searching for it. It is a blessing and a curse since the native is constantly exposed to information maybe they were not yet ready to receive. They are also very good at strategizing and planning - it is almost a passion of their’s to the point it can be an obsession. They are very focused on the plans they have in their minds that even a slight delay can cause great irritation on their parts. The native is usually secretive of the source of information they most like. They might be gifted in tarot and fortune telling but they do not like to talk about it and keep their gifts hidden. They might prefer to stay hidden in their homes than to go out within their neighborhoods. Something life changing and significant about their neighbors might have occurred when they were young.

♐︎Sagittarius / Jupiter in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement have a very fun relationship with their siblings. They tend to not take each other seriously though and can try to outdo one and other. One specific sibling might have a lot of Sagittarian qualities who might be a teacher or live in another country. There might be some distance between them but never the less they enjoy each other’s company most of the time. The native learned a great deal of things from their siblings and got interested in philosophy, languages or even astrology through them. The native tends to talk a lot and tends to prefer to keep a lighthearted conversation. They might take on the role of a teacher when communicating with others. They are especially good at learning foreign languages and eager to travel and experience different cultures. Their life philosophy is to be a forever student of life. They like to receive information from all kinds of sources but prefer to choose humor over a serious tone even when it comes to news outlets. They are very optimistic thinkers and ignore any pessimistic opinions. They are well known within their neighborhoods perhaps through their father to be more specific. Their neighborhood has a sense of coming from a different culture compared to the country that is located in. Perhaps a neighborhood consisting of minorities. The native learns a lot through strolling around the neighborhood. Travelling gives them a sense of joy in general. Their schools most likely were near their home.

♑︎Capricorn / Saturn in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement might have a difficult relationship with their siblings. The sibling might have had always downplayed their accomplishments. Perhaps, they had a sibling-like relationship with their own father, not takin them as seriously as they should have had. One sibling especially might have Capricorn characteristics. Maybe they were someone who caused a great deal of gloominess for the native. Hence the reason why the native prefers to keep quiet. They feel awkward communicating and collecting their thoughts. They tend to question their intelligence even though they are in fact very smart. With time they get better at expressing themselves and might become master times. The native with this placement prefers to receive their information through a source which proved itself to be trustworthy. Their neighborhood might not even know of the existence of the person since they avoid interaction. They find it unnecessary to waste their time with people who just want to small talk. They do not like to stroll around just for the sake of it. They prefer to stay away from the environment that has even a slight hint of obscurity. Natives with this placement hate not being in control, therefore, have a dislike for surprises.

♒︎Aquarius / Uranus in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement has a unique relationship with their siblings. One sibling especially might have a lot of Aquarian characteristics being very rebellious, out of the ordinary and aloof. With their presence in their life, the native is a very open-minded person who likes to question things a lot. They love anything that is new and exciting but has a tendency to become extremists. They might just talk about weird things for the sake of shocking people. They are really good at using the internet and even if they are not active speakers in real life they definitely are online. They love to receive new information and are in constant search for it also. With their friend group, they have a sibling-like dynamic going on. They attract groups of people to them through their unique way of self-expression. They have a very active neighborhood and they like to befriend neighbors. Whenever they are around the neighborhood expect the unexpected from them. They also like to idea of coming together for a common cause but the thing they like the most about is being their leader (Which can lead to a slight narcissism).

♓︎Pisces / Neptune in the 3rd House:

The person with this placement has an almost spiritual bond with their siblings. Their relationship together can be non-existent on the downside but in the best-case scenario, they are connected on a very deep level. One specific sibling might carry a lot of Piscean characteristics. The sibling is artistically inclined and is a very sensitive person. The worst WORST case of scenario is that the sibling might be an addict. Being with them has thought the natives to consider other’s feelings before they talk. They intuitively know how to help others by simply communicating with them. They might come across a little passive when it comes to interacting but in fact, they are just great observers. They are aware of the ideal way to communicate with people and lure them into adapting their opinions to their own. Their neighborhood might be near the sea or just have a magical vibe surrounding it. The native is good at strolling around without other people noticing them and also good at convincing them to do favors for them.

(Art:“Castor and Pollux” by Giovanni Battista Cipriani)