The 3rd house in vedic astrology represents communication, courage, siblings, short travels, skills, and efforts. It is the house which denotes our subconscious – what we receive from our surroundings unconsciously. Rahu is a shadow planet of obsession, amplification, unconventionality, innovation, illusion, foreign influence, and material ambition. When placed in the third house it brings its sorcery and astuteness in native – with this placement native’s brain runs on a different level – most brilliant ideas to hype anything – your subconscious brain is always a step ahead with this placement. Rahu is extreme energy wherever it goes in the chart, energy manifests on an extreme level – in the third house it booms in the communication, intellect, and courage – native can be really good with articulating things and it gives them the courage to take risks – no wonder this placement makes wonderful businessmans. But this can also give a tendency to be confused in thoughts or trick or be tricked with manipulative tactics.
Positive impacts of Rahu in the 3rd House:
As per BPHS Rahu is exalted in Gemini and 3rd it is the natural house of Mercury – it thrives on ideas and communication. Along with 6th & 11th houses, in 3rd house Rahu functions at its peak but it also depends on dispositers strength and placement.- Clever mind for business – native can have excellent marketing skills.
- These are the people who create the best taglines – they are good with projecting themselves, their writings stand out just like their ideas.
- Courageous and Competitive approach towards life.
- Great Communicator – these people become the motivator influencers.
- Native can be multilingual and multi talented – skills are sharp with this placement.
- Native’s name matters the most – they literally fight for it.
- Native can be into Advertising, Marketing, Social media management if other combinations support the same.
Negative impacts of Rahu in the 3rd House:
When Rahu is placed in the 3rd house the subconscious mind works on a different level – it is a hyperactive state of the brain – it is never relaxed.- Issues with siblings – there can be manipulative tendencies.
- These natives can make fake profiles on social media or can be fraudulent with paper work – there will always be some loophole.
- There will be issues in marriage as the third house is the Bhagya of Marriage.
- Native can face issues with Bosses and Father.
- There can be issues with communication at times – be clear and nice with this.
- This placement of Rahu can give the bad habit of being addicted to visual content – one should be careful with the content they consume.
- Do not tell your plans to anyone – keep it under the wraps.
- Make sure not to spread rumours, fake news and do not say bad things about others – you should filter your speech.
- Always speak slowly over the phone calls and do not try the identity deception thing over social media or otherwise in any kind of paperwork.
- Manage your wardrobe – it can be messy but make it clean and tidy as a person with bad almirah has a bad life – third house is your subconscious so does your wardrobe.