Meaning of Natal Sun in the Third House

Curious about how to interpret a natal Sun in the third house?

The position of the Sun in the natal chart is extremely important. The Sun shows your inner self, who you truly are. It gives you a sense of identity. To fully understand your Sun, you have to look at the sign it is in, its house in the natal chart and all the aspects it makes with the rest of the chart.

If your Sun is in the third house in the natal chart, it came to visit the house of Mercury, the planet of communication, reading, and writing. The Sun in the third house sometimes resembles a Gemini Sun.

People with the Sun in the third house are talkative and they love to learn new things.

Meaning of the Sun in Astrology

The Sun is one of the big three in astrology: Sun, Moon and ascendant. These elements of the chart play an enormous role in your personality.

However, the Sun comes to expression usually later in life, when you stop to live by other people’s expectations and set your own rules. You can expect the Sun to become visible after the age of 30.

The Sun represents your inner self, who you truly are.

It is the center of the natal chart, the core of your personality. All the other planets revolve around the Sun, and the functions they represent all serve your inner self.

When you want to know more about a person, looking to the Sun is the first step for most astrologers. The Sun’s position is extremely important both by house and by sign.

The house where the Sun is shows what life areas are the most important in this lifetime. Immersing in the activities of this house make you feel happy, fulfilled, and shine like the Sun itself. You start to live your purpose when you align your life with your Sun.

If you want to learn more about how the Sun works in astrology, take a look at this article about the meaning of the Sun in astrology.

The Third House in the Natal Chart in a Nutshell

To understand what the Sun in the third house means, you have to know something about the third house in the natal chart, right?

This house is known as the house of learning and communication. It shows how you relate to the world, your thinking processes and logical reasoning.

The third house also describes your immediate surroundings, short trips, and running errands.

Each house of the natal chart is associated with a zodiac sign. In case of the third house, this sign is Gemini. Both the third house and Gemini are about communication and learning, hence the connection. The natural ruler of the third house and Gemini is the planet Mercury.

If you want to read about the third house in detail, you can read more here.

How to Interpret the Sun in the Third House in Astrology?

The Sun is super important in astrology. When it is placed in the third house, this suggests that communication is a major focus in this lifetime.

This position is similar to a Sun in Gemini.

People who have the Sun in the third house are talkative and they enjoy socializing. The term social butterfly fits them perfectly, they have many acquaintances and make new friends in no time. The influence of Gemini makes them fun to be around and gives a good sense of humor.

Mercury rules the conscious mind and reasoning, it’s known as one of the most intelligent planets in astrology. If your Sun is in the third house, you reflect these qualities, and you are a very intelligent person yourself, too. Chances are that you very well aware of this, and you are proud of your sharp mind.

The superb intellectual skills this placement gives usually show early in life.

Many people who have the Sun in the third house are very smart as kids, they often excel in school. They are the kid who is scribbling and doodling all the time. As soon as they learn to talk, they enjoy participating in conversations and they have a bubbly personality.

Gemini is the sign of the written word. If you have it strong in your chart or with the Sun in the third house you are probably in love with reading and writing. Most people with this placement are bookworms. An emphasized third house suggests that even pursuing a career in this field might be a wise choice.

Sun in the Third House as a Career Indicator

The Sun in the third house shows that the person is a curious soul who wants to learn more about the world. People with this placement are interested in a wide range of topics, everything can come from aerospace engineering through the life of deep ocean fish to poetry (all right, poetry probably receives a bit more love here).

The Sun in the third house never stops learning, people with this placement continue educating themselves til the end of their lives. There is so much to discover!

You want to know more both about people and about life itself. This placement suggests that you have good observation skills, which might be reason why the Sun here often gives literary talent. This position is frequently found in the charts of writers. However, success often comes later in life when talking about the Sun, usually after the age of 30.

Media is another area associated with the third house in astrology. People who have the Sun in this house often work in this field. They make excellent journalists, translators, or any job where you need strong writing and communication skills.

The third house is the house of primary education. With the Sun here, teaching is another profession where you could excel. Chances are that you love to share your knowledge, and you are good at transmitting information. This combination makes you the perfect teacher, and your good social skills are a huge plus!

Acquaintances and Chatting Around

People with the Sun in the third house are spontaneous and open. Communication gives them a sense of self-confidence.

This placement suggests that you are not the one to sit in one place. You enjoy going around, you probably travel a lot and you are always doing something. Your mind needs new information like your body needs air, or you get bored very quickly. Following through can be challenging here, as patience and persistence are not your strongest points.

A Sun in the third house likes to take action, they are the first to walk up to someone and strike up a conversation. The famous outgoing Gemini energy is their most powerful asset. People with this placement adapt very quickly when they are put in a new environment.

Their versatility, however, can lead to a lack of sold self-image. They are so often around others that they don’t know who they are.

 The third house governs siblings, acquaintances, neighbors, and relatives. With the Sun here, you probably weren’t an only child, and your siblings had a great influence over your personality.

The Sun in the third house often gifts you with great organization skills. You easily take on the role of the person who ‘glues’ a community together. You are chatty and always know what to say. Small talks are easy for you. On the other hand, this placement suggests that the person likes to gossip sometimes. Everyone has a dark side.