Analysing Your Sibling’s Influence with the Third House and Its Lord
Each house in a natal chart represents a specific area of life that the elements present in the house can influence, for example, planets and aspects. The Third House, in particular, is known as the house of communication, siblings, neighbours, and short journeys. Understanding which exact sector among these four it influences in a reading has more to do with what you’re reading, but in general, if you’re looking at your third house, you’re trying to understand these four parts of your life. Your relationship with your siblings, how you communicate with them, and the influence they might have on us is an important way to read this house. The planet that rules the Third House (known as the Lord of the Third House) is one of the key players in trying to understand this dynamic.
The placement of planets in the Third House and the sign of the Lord of the Third House can reveal a lot about how you relate to your siblings. For instance:
- If the Third House has positive planets like Venus or Jupiter, it suggests a pretty positive relationship with your siblings. Siblings may play a supportive or positive role in your life.
- Malefic planets like Mars or Saturn in the Third House could indicate challenges or competition with siblings, potentially creating tensions or differences that could spiral out of control of not properly dealt with, with patience and love and care.
- The Lord of the Third House’s position in your chart also matters. If it is placed in a favourable house, like the First or Ninth, it may show a strong, positive influence from siblings. If it’s placed in challenging houses, like the Sixth or Twelfth, it could indicate some conflicts or separations.
The “Lord” is the planetary ruler of the zodiac sign governing your Third House. For instance, if Gemini rules your Third House, then Mercury is the Lord of the Third House.
If the Lord of the Third House is Mercury and the planet Mercury itself is placed in the Tenth House (career), your sibling might influence or inspire you in your career. If the Lord is in the Fourth House (home), your sibling may have a strong influence on family matters or be closely connected to your home life.
Hence, by analysing the Third House and its Lord, you can gain a deeper understanding of how your sibling relationships shape your life. This can help you appreciate the unique role your siblings play in your life and if you’re going through something possibly catastrophic with them, it might also help you find a way to heal your relationship and navigate it more effectively.
