4th House Lord in 3rd House

Last updated on January 25th, 2023 at 10:06 pm

What does 4th House Lord in the 3rd House mean?

When the planet that rules over the 4th house is positioned in the 3rd house from the ascendant sign, it means to have this planetary combination.

As a general result of this combination, the significance of the 3rd house, such as valor, courage, motivation, skills, efforts, ability to take action, hobbies, short travels, mental strength & intellect, written & verbal communication, communication technologies, as well as cousins, younger siblings, etc are influenced by the significations of the 4th house, such as peace of mind, mother, comforts, luxuries, conveyances, domestic happiness, property, land, real estate, buildings, general education & learning tendencies, agriculture, private life, etc.

According to results mentioned in classical sources, this combination indicates the manifestation of mainly auspicious results provided that the 4th house ruler is dignified.

On the other hand, when considering the fact that the 4th house ruler in the 3rd house is in twelfth from its own house/sign, it is a difficult combination. That is because the twelfth house denotes hardships and is called Dusthana Bhava in sidereal Vedic astrology. However, for fortunate people, hardships are blessings in disguise that yield auspicious outcomes eventually.

Moreover, there is a special twist to this combination. To be specific, the 12th disposition means the dissipation of the 3rd house matters. The 3rd house is the house of challenges and is considered a mild house of difficulties or Dusthana Bhava. Accordingly, with this 12th disposition, the challenges are dispersed via wisdom and purity.

As a result, there are mixed results indicated with this combination, the outcomes of which are highly dependent on the placement of the 4th house ruler sign-wise which we shall analyze in this article.

The 4th house belongs to Moksha Trikona making it a carrier of virtuous qualities that help to attain salvation. The 12th disposition also belongs to Moksha Trikona. The 3rd disposition belongs to Kama Trikona making it a carrier of desires and ambitions. The general effect of these connections indicates having a strong urge for piety which leads one closer to salvation.

Results of 4th House Lord in 3rd House

Selfless Action Conveys Ultimate Happiness

One of the most recognized topics of the 4th house is mental health, happiness, and the general level of contentment that improves emotional quality. Therefore, the positioning of the 4th house ruler in various houses gives insights into how one achieves happiness.

With the given combination it is indicated that the primary source of happiness is achieved via selfless action. Herein efforts and self-made action is signified by the 3rd house while sacrifice and selflessness are indicated by the 12th disposition, which is the disguised intonation of this whole combination.

The 3rd house signifies ambitions which might make people think that the actions are usually for selfish benefits which is not the case at all when action is taken with virtuous qualities and selfless intentions.

The latter is clearly indicated by the 12th disposition, which is represented by the 12th zodiac sign Pisces, which is governed by the planet of faith, righteousness, and humbleness Jupiter.

From a mundane perspective, happiness is achieved through selfless communication and cooperation with kin and people from the local community, both of which are topics of the 3rd house. It is a widely known fact that communication and a sense of belonging help to attain emotional security.

When a person portrays sacrificial and humble intentions behind the action, one attains major support from the local community which allows one to build great things and establish authority or authorship.

However, the happiness I would like to emphasize in the context of this combination is achieved effectively through intangible values that are related to faith, righteousness, and virtuous qualities all of which belong to the 4th house.

Speaking of the 4th house, it actually belongs to Moksha Trikona and therefore is the carrier of virtuous qualities and purity of soul all of which are crucial to attaining salvation. Salvation happens when one attains purity enough to erase all bad deeds to earn love from God, the sole owner, and creator of everything in this universe, and reunite with God. This is the ultimate goal of every soul on earth, even when the mind and body do not recognize this goal yet.

This leads us to understand that a soul and mind find real peace when the heart becomes lighter due to repentance and practicing selfless deeds which get us closer to God. This, in turn, makes us feel more relaxed and safe in the knowledge that God takes care of all our needs and helps us to achieve goals on Earth which will lead to salvation as well.

No one can deny the fact that life is happier when there are no feelings of guilt trapped in the heart and mind. And nothing can make a person more comfortable than acknowledging the omnipresence of God and fear of punishment which keeps them away from evildoing.

Another truth why actions that are initiated with virtuous and righteous qualities is that it leads to ultimate success. The main reason why many successful people in mundane life fail to find comfort in their hearts even after every material thing they ever wished for is achieved is that they have not found ultimate success yet, which is the comfort in the heart that tells the whole body that reuniting with God is near.

This leads us to one solid truth which is that ultimate happiness starts from intangible values which make a person happy from inside to outside, not the other way around. The truth is that all ambitions must be fortified with righteous action which is attained by integrating higher religious wisdom with goals on earth.

The ultimate success is when one begins their journey of success from rock bottom (earth) and reaches salvation and attains their spot next to God. This can happen once one acknowledges the omnipresence of one true God and aims to reunite with our sole Almighty Creator.

To explain this from another perspective, then there is no use for worldly gains when they do not lead one’s soul to higher realms, but keep them trapped in rock bottom. Even worse is the outcome when material gains lead one even deeper than rock bottom after this life which is the result of bad intentions and evil action that blocks one from attaining ultimate success. The reason is that high above everything is perfect and even though God wants everyone there, those who can not provide relief to other people with good deeds are not able to access such blessed environments.

The Messenger of God Muhammed [PBUH] said: When God wishes good for someone, God bestows upon him/her the knowledge of Deen (religious purity & righteousness).

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Therefore, to ensure that temporary worldly success also leads to higher success, which is everlasting, one should learn and integrate higher wisdom and divine values into every action and goal. It is easily attainable by learning religious scripture about righteousness and faith which help one to attain, maintain, and increase faith.

Faith, in turn, puts one on the straight path which is unshakeable and bestows one with great abilities along with increased courage enabling one to conquer all personal obstacles and achieve both worldly success and ultimate success that leads to heavenly destinations after this life.

In the current era, the last, most relevant, and most effective religious teaching is from The Last Messenger of God [PBUH]. That is because it helps to overcome worldly issues that have evolved throughout human history on earth. The earlier revelations are valid and pure as well but the last one includes clear guidance about how to overcome most modern issues and the ultimate cure for most spiritual issues. Some of the last words of The Last Messenger [PBUH] were that there are no races nor tribes between the believers of God.

This means that people from every corner and place of the world (even those who follow earlier Messengers of God [PBUT]) are blessed and eligible to have this gift of right guidance from our beloved Last Prophet [PBUH]. Faith is always between a person and God, not between a person and tribes or groups of people. To be united and work exceptionally well together, we have to adhere to the ultimate guidance and have common goals that will help us overcome all possible issues on Earth.

One of the best examples to illustrate this effect comes from Taurus Ascendant whose 4th house ruler Sun is dignified in the 3rd house Cancer. As the planet of truth and light is dignified, it indicates an increased ability to develop virtuous qualities that help to remain truthful. Besides this, a dignified planet of vitality allows one to be courageous enough to bring sacrifices in the name of truth and correctness. With increased vitality, they are more capable of enduring adversities and portraying selflessness at their best. Eventually, they receive immense rewards for their persistence in righteousness even though adversities were persistently present. In Saravali it is mentioned that they are keen to learn religious truth and follow it as well. After they awaken virtuous qualities in them after periods of suffering, they attain great respect and honor.

Another great example comes from Pisces Ascendant whose 4th house ruler Mercury is dignified in the 3rd house Taurus. The good dignity of the planet of intellect indicates the ability to attain correct wisdom and apply it righteously. It also shows a tendency to speak in a way that promotes auspicious outcomes in the local community. Various classical sources state that they are knowledgeable and able to attain the wisdom of sciences, including knowledge of religion or philosophy of righteousness. They are also said to be eloquent and charitable which reflects their level of selflessness.

Rock Bottoms Teach Valuable Lessons

It can not be unmentioned that the 12th disposition carries an important role in determining the way of achieving results that are mentioned in the scope of this Vedic combination.

Namely, the 12th disposition represents the 12th Vedic house which signifies difficulties. For the same reason, it is named Dusthana Bhava in Vedic.

Many people nowadays think that whenever difficulties are present on their life path, they immediately perceive them negatively. Some might think it is to punish them while other might think that they are treated unfairly. Before one blames the pious Creator, one must look inside themselves whether they have been fair to other people around them.

The Paradise is surrounded by (beneficial) hardships and the Hell-Fire is surrounded by evil temptations.

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In fact, whenever difficulty, obstacle, or adversity strikes and the way one’s attitude becomes, reflects the deep reason for adversity. More specifically, if one perceives difficulties to be for bad reasons, they probably are. That is because the feeling of quilt tries to awaken everyone’s soul and call to repentance and become a better version of oneself to attain success along with salvation.

The ones who feel quilt when adversity strikes and are able to subconsciously attribute the event to their past are one of the most blessed. That is because God loves those who learn from their mistakes and repent. When God wishes good and improvement for someone, God bestows them with manageable challenges which are meant for physical, mental, and spiritual growth and improvement.

Those individuals who immediately see hidden blessings in obstacles are those who are extremely blessed. That is because the ones who see the discipline of God in challenges are those who are already the closest to God and are likely to attain salvation. The reason why God bestows us with periodic adversities is that God is preparing us for greater victories and wants us to gain valuable practical experience.

It is no secret that for great victories and successes, great preparation is required as there is no gain without pain. Indeed, God treats everyone righteously and wishes us to become better via persistent discipline. Next time you are faced with adversity and the first feeling tells you that it is for auspicious outcomes, know that you are amongst the winners.

The desire and ambition to aim high are also important because we must take action in addition to increasing faith gradually. The action in combination with faith proves our sincerity and persistence proves our maturity. The desire and ambition to attain miraculous success are required to initiate the path of piety.

When it comes to worldly progress and the bitter truth that it is temporary, one can rest assured that there is no reason to feel disappointed as all the good work is directly transferred to the next life in addition to bringing blessings to the current one. The truth is that only the physical platform perishes but the intention behind worldly progress and success is directly transferred and amplified to an unimaginable extent in heavenly destinations. Therefore, one can continue working ambitiously towards their goals but in a way that accommodates higher wisdom and religious philosophy to ensure permanent blessings here and hereafter.

A great example regarding delays and experience comes from Libra Ascendant whose 4th house ruler Saturn is dignified in the 3rd house Sagittarius. According to the classics, these natives are blessed with wisdom and fortunes after delay. Herein the delay is required to gain valuable experience and attain higher wisdom the correct way which eventually yields even greater results than initially expected.

Because of their high morals due to their increased faith they become highly honored and are likely to attain authoritative deposition in society. Their faith along with their high level of maturity inspires them to perform their duties righteously and in a dignified fashion. Regarding the ultimate goal or salvation mentioned in Saravali, the 12th disposition with this combination indicates that they are likely to be blessed with heavenly destinations after this life by the blessing of God.

Highly Humble & Charitable

In most cases, the increased difficulties also teach us that we must become humble. Sometimes those difficulties are meant to make us stronger, while sometimes to teach us compassion. Sometimes we can not understand the pains of other people unless we experience them with our own hearts and senses.

Therefore, the 12th disposition of difficulties during the planetary main or sub-periods of the 4th house ruler in the 3rd house often yields events that initiate a chain of processes that make natives with its combination more kind and humble.

It is a popular quote that kindness does not cost anything yet it is the richest gift one can make for other fellow beings. The fact is that this is true and the more kind one is towards other people, the more kind the Almighty Creator is to you. The way you treat others earns the way you are treated. Also, when one forgives the wrongdoings and abandons the plan of revenge, one gains rewards as compensation for damage or initial losses by the will of God.

The one who conducted an evil plan on the forgiving person will have to deal with the penalty by the Almighty God who is omnipresent and knows every detail to the smallest atom. Therefore the penalty made by God is always the most efficient and beneficial to everyone. Moreover, it is also possible that the wrongdoer will understand their wrongdoings and repent. In the latter case, all will be winners eventually which is what we good people truly desire, to see good people unite together instead of see people fall into an endless pit of mistakes.

The reason why revenge is bad for the good person, even when the good person had no bad intent and is the sole sufferer, is that it may put the good person into the position of the bad person. Hence, one is always advised not to argue with a bad or foolish person nor become like the wicked by not waging any revenge except that can be done with righteous tactics only.

A rather rare example of why one must abandon revenge is that the wrongdoer might have already repented. From any perspective possible, it is better not to hold grudges and not become similar to the wicked by replicating bad actions.

More importantly, forgiveness is proof of one being sincerely kind and humble. In addition to that, forgiveness shows that one has strong faith in God. When one trusts God, then one is not frightened nor bothered by the wrongdoers because they rest assured that they’re safe from bad outcomes. Always remember the words of the Prophet Solomon [PBUH] who said that what the righteous desire will be granted and what the wicked fear shall overtake the wicked.

Tremendously Valorous

BPHS also mentioned valor and courage which is reflected in this combination. It is related to the 3rd house, which signifies courage and bravery.

With the fourth house lord in the third house, the native becomes very brave from thinking and always expresses this trait by communicating with the surroundings.

More importantly, which might come as to surprise for many, there is an important ingredient hidden in the 12th intonation of this combination. Namely, as the 12th house signifies complete detachment at its best, it amplifies courage to an unlimited extent.

When one learns to detach from worldly matters, one actually learns ultimate independence which repels all fears of loss. As a result, one always acts like there is nothing to lose and everything to gain. And everything in this equation is the love of God due to its sacrificial and humble nature.

Even though most of the examples are relevant to this effect, except the ones with debilitations, one of the greatest to illustrate here comes from Virgo Ascendant whose 4th house ruler is dignified in the 3rd house Scorpio. According to Brihat Jataka, these natives are highly reputed for being kind and charitable. This is due to the 12th disposition enabling them to become selfless and perform heroic acts for their own people.

To explain this effect from a different perspective, let us analyze Leo Ascendant. In this case the 4th house ruler Venus is debilitated in the 3rd house Virgo. Due to the negatively manifested 12th disposition, one may have an immature approach towards materialistic matters which may hinder them from attaining selflessness. This, in turn, causes a lack of bravery in critical situations where one may refrain from sacrificing resources, struggle, or time for heroic acts. One can easily overcome this weakness by practicing selflessness with little steps via continuous charity.

Generous & Broad-Minded

The classical scripture Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra states that people with this combination are liberal and generous. The mentioned effect is provided by multiple astrological facts about this planetary combination.

Firstly, the 4th house lord in the 3rd house is giving a direct aspect ray on the 9th house. The 9th house is the natural home for Sagittarius, which represents a character that is very liberal and optimistic.

Besides this, the 3rd house is actually a house of gradual growth and expansion which is named Upachaya Bhava for the same reason. When the 4th house ruler, which signifies thinking patterns, is located in the house of growth, it indicates gradual growth and expansion of thoughts.

Undesrtabaly, the growth is smoother when the 4th house ruler is dignified in the 3rd house which reflects less mental struggle allowing one to make better decisions. Not only that, but their positively amplified thoughts are also optimistic allowing them to notice greatness in every situation, be it auspicious or inauspicious.

From a mundane perspective, this kind of thinking helps to overcome issues more easily without becoming excessively disappointed. As a result of this, more energy and vitality are left to deal with what is truly important and pave the way to solid success.

From the spiritual perspective, optimism allows maintaining gratitude in any situation which definitely earns one lot of respect from God. When one is able to see blessings in difficulties, as mentioned earlier, one also prospers in times of hardship. As soon as hardships are over, a grateful and faithful believer will miss the opportunity to perform more struggle for the sake of pious goals.

Unarguably one of the best examples to illustrate this effect comes from Aries Ascendant whose 4th house ruler Moon is in 3rd house Gemini. What amplifies this effect is the fact that the Moon shares a common signification of thinking patterns with the 4th house yielding a double effect. Now that Moon is in the mutable Gemini, it is indicated that thinking patterns are highly flexible. If cognitive flexibility is combined with optimism, then one is capable of maintaining levelheadedness along with great enthusiasm in any situation. In various classical sources, it is mentioned that Gemini Moon natives are skilled in communication, pleasant in rhetoric, and victorious.

Self-Made

BPHS also mentions that such people have comforts that are obtained by self-efforts. This is because the 4th lord rules over comforts, luxuries, and conveyances while the 3rd house of self-efforts, skills, and motivation. The connection between these houses indicates that such luxurious articles are obtained by self-made efforts using their own skills and the power of the mind.

More importantly, the 12th disposition of detachment indicates that they are not prone to get detached from luxury and rather use it as a useful tool towards attaining higher meaning in life.

The 12th disposition also shows that they are highly inclined towards developing important skills to attain their goals and desires independently.

From Restlessness To Comfort

The same 12th disposition of the given lord in the third house from its own house causes a restless mind. People with this combination are always concerned about stability and comforts in life that may have a stressful impact on mental peace.

However, restlessness is always good for leaving the comfort zone in order to achieve more, and develop new strong skills that help becoming more successful. The developed skills are very crucial for attaining fortune in life (the aspect upon the 9th house of fortune).

In addition to that, leaving the comfort zone also makes the person develop physical strength and stamina. Hence, such natives develop both mental and physical endurance over time step by step thanks to their restless and ambitious minds.