⭐️Understanding 3rd house in Navamsha “Communication & effort after marriage” This is a continuing series of understanding the navamsha chart, and how to read it. As we all know, navamsha is a natural soul significator, as a door gate to understanding ourselves on a deeper level, a chart of marriage & marital life, along with the soul path. Today, we’re going to talk about the 3rd house in Navamsha Chart, and how to interpret it. ⭐️Disclaimer This article is based on personal observation and research. The actual result will vary depending on your chart and the dynamic of other planets. Whatever will be mentioned here is only for basic understanding and new learners of Jyotish. Therefore, Do not jump to conclusions, judge wisely. ⭐️The 3rd house in Navamsha The 3rd house is naturally governed by the sign of Gemini and the ruler of Mercury. Therefore, regardless of the sign of your 3rd house, the energy of Gemini/Mercury will always impact and influence this house. When it comes to marriage and relationships, it will be the house that shows our intellectual skill and ability to connect with our spouse emotionally and mentally (via communication in particular). When the 3rd house is afflicted or occupied with malefic in both couple charts, it might manifest an inability to communicate effectively and connect, despite love and affection might present but communication plays a vital point. The 3rd house also shows the effort that we put to sustain and maintain the relationship when distance and disconnect occurred. It can be translated as: “What type of action would you take if your spouse distanced from you? How will you communicate your feelings? What type of skill and knowledge do you want/will attain after marriage? (in a sense, how the spouse is impacting you in self-development)”. ⭐️The key points to look at: Please note that points below vary depending on your overall chart. The prediction written is based on personal observation and studies as an astrologer: 1- Both couples should NOT have afflicted the 3rd house. Which means it should not be occupied by malefic planets. If both charts have a malefic impact on the 3rd house, then this is a deal breaker. If only one has afflicted the 3rd house, then it’s manageable. 2- Mercury placement will show you the communication style in marriage and with people after marriage too. (Regardless of house and sign placement). 3- Rahu/Ketu in the 3rd house is not considered as bad in some cases. In fact, it shows that the native is willing to put an effort to communicate in a marriage and be intellectually connected with a spouse. It also shows attaining higher knowledge at one point after marriage or a new skill. 4- The 3rd house shows the father-in-law and also the in-law family overall. 5- If you want to see the progress that you will get or attain after marriage, look at the placement of your 3rd house lord. It will for sure get activated. Love & Light!