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Astrology Lessons - Third House (Sahaja Bhava)


The first step in putting a person's thoughts into action is the Third House. It is called 'Parakrama Sthana' (Valour) and 'Sahaja Sthana' (Siblings). Our courage, adventure, and communication skills originate from this house. In astrology, this is an Upachaya Sthana (Growth House), so even malefic planets here can yield good results.

Classification of Primary Significations

The Third House governs many subtle matters:

Category Significations and Description
1. Personal Traits Courage, adventure, prowess, anger, decision-making power, mental strength, confusion, ego, and adherence to one's duty.
2. Social & Relationships Younger siblings, neighbors, short journeys, correspondence, rumors, and servants.
3. Skills & Education Communication skills, singing, writing ability, journalism, media, sports, and diplomacy.
4. Body Parts Ears (especially the right ear), throat, shoulders, hands, esophagus, and upper respiratory tract.

Bhavat Bhavam - Deeper Analysis

Through the third house, we can learn interesting things about family members:

  • Danger/Death to Father: The 9th house is the father's house. The 3rd house is the 7th (Maraka) from it (9+7-1 = 3). Thus, the 3rd house is a maraka house for the father.
  • Loss/Expenditure to Mother: The 4th house is the mother's house. The 3rd house is the 12th (Expenditure) from it. This indicates the mother's health or her expenses.
  • Friends of Children: Being the 11th house from the 5th house, it signifies children's friends.
  • Father-in-law: This is the 9th house (father) from the 7th house (spouse). Thus, the 3rd house represents the father-in-law.

Medical Astrology Indicators

Note: If the 3rd house is afflicted, it may cause hearing issues (deafness), throat diseases (thyroid, throat infections), injuries to shoulders or hands, and respiratory difficulties (initial stages of asthma).

Synonyms of the Third House

Bhratru Sthana
Sahaja Sthana
Parakrama Sthana
Vikrama Sthana
Duschikyakamu
Dhairya Sthana
Upachaya Sthana



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