3rd House Lord in 4th House

Last updated on December 8th, 2022 at 03:31 pm

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

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

As a general effect of this combination, 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 are influenced by the significances 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.

According to the classics, the given combination yields auspicious effects. As the 3rd house is a mild malefic, which represents small ongoing challenges, it brings some difficulties to the 4th house’s significance. However, these are easy to overcome which in fact amplify or expand the 4th house auspiciousness.

Speaking of which, the 3rd house is one of the houses of gradual growth which is named Upachaya Bhava in Vedic. The presence of the 3rd house ruler in the 4th house, therefore, amplifies the auspiciousness of the 4th house, which is one of the supportive pillars named Kendra Bhava in Vedic.

When the 3rd house ruler is in the 4th house, it is in 2nd place from its own sign. Herein the 2nd disposition represents resources, assets, wealth, and values. It proves this combination to be very resourceful and gainful in many ways.

The 3rd belongs to Kama Trikona (desire house), the 4th belongs to Moksha Trikona (salvation house) and the 2nd disposition represents Artha Trikona (resource house). It creates an effect that can be explained as having a desire for salvation while gaining mental resources.

Results of 3rd House Lord in 4th House

Courage Is A Virtue

One of the most known topics of the 3rd house is courage to act and willingness to put in the effort. The positioning of the 3rd house ruler in various houses shows how courage is ignited and harnessed throughout life in general.

Because the 4th house belongs to Moksha Trikona and represents salvation, it also carries significance that reflects the lifestyle choices necessary to become closer to salvation.

Therefore, it can be derived that especially for individuals with their 3rd house rulers in the 4th house, courage is vitalized by the desire to achieve salvation.

With that desire, they often strive to get rid of bad habits and adopt a lifestyle that promotes becoming closer to God Almighty and attaining the ultimate goal of every soul, which is to reunite with God our sole Creator.

What makes these natives especially distinguished is their eagerness to put in the effort to improve themselves to become better versions of themselves. Even when the steps are small, they are consistent enough to make a major difference in the long run.

While they learn to overcome their personal struggles and become purer from souls, they discover a miraculous intangible driving force within them that drives their actions not only effectively but also righteously.

That miraculous inner warmth is nothing but love and protection from God Almighty. Whenever one finds it, one will know how to maintain it.

Not only that adopting a straight path and correcting lifestyle brings about spiritual improvements, but also improves worldly life in many ways.

According to various experts, there are many proven benefits of adopting a better lifestyle. These benefits bring about improved mental health, leading to more motivation for action, which in turn increases vitality. As a result of which one has more goals to conquer and one feels highly fulfilled with each goal achieved no matter how small or big.

Messenger of God [PBUH] said, “The strong man is not one who is good at wrestling, but the strong man is one who controls himself in a fit of rage.”

Riyad as-Salihin 45

According to specific scholars and religious wisdom, courage is one of the greatest virtues because it urges one to stand for moral values and helps to avoid acting on foolish impulses and rages. There is nothing stronger than standing for truth with words and courageous communication. If nothing can break the truth, then nothing can hurt the one standing for the truth.

More importantly, courage gives the ability to stand for those leaders and people who are righteous but undergoing major trials in form of oppression by evil. This effect is especially relevant when it comes to this combination in question.

That is because the 4th house is represented by a gentle and emotional Cancer sign in which the 3rd house ruler (of action) indicates someone who chooses kindness over aggression while remaining valorous in difficult situations.

The Last Messenger of God [PBUH] said: “The Believer (of one God) is the one from whose tongue and hand the people are safe, and the Believer is the one from whom the people’s lives and wealth are safe.”

Sunan an-Nasa’i 4995

One great example to illustrate the importance of words comes from Pisces Ascendant whose 3rd house ruler Venus is dignified in the 4th house Gemini. As Gemini is governed by the planet of communication Mercury, the importance of correct words is especially prominent for already humble Pisces Ascendant natives.

The intonation of the planet of compassion and beauty Venus adds value to words (2nd disposition) by making the expression highly harmonious and pleasant to receive. According to the classics, Gemini Venus natives are dear to pious people and attached to God and religious values. It is self-explanatory that these natives will protect the good when they value them more than anything which is awarded dearly by God Almighty. If a person protects the good, he/she will be protected by God’s unlimited power.

When it comes to Moon as the 3rd house ruler in the 4th house, kind tactics predominate as well. This example comes from Taurus Ascendant natives, whose 3rd house ruler Moon is dignified in the 4th house, Leo. As Moon is the carrier of communication (3rd ruler), these individuals speak in a very sweet manner.

Yet, their speech is highly bright and radiates valor like nothing else, which is indicated by the valorous Leo sign. According to Yavana Jataka, Leo Moon natives are of authoritative disposition, righteous, and highly valorous. Righteousness combined with valor allows them to maintain the purity of their souls and remain on the correct path.

In contrast, the example from Aquarius Ascendant holds Mars as the 3rd house ruler which is in the 4th house Taurus. As dignity is neutral, the outcomes are highly dependent on the dignity of Venus. However, according to the classics, Taurus Mars individuals tend to lack strength and courage.

They also tend to develop jealousy and become violent because of that. Violence is actually caused by fear of losing out due to having no courage. As a direct result of their grief and incorrect actions, they are prompted to carry increased responsibility. To turn this situation around, one must take action to repel jealousy and treat others fairly which repels issues with close ones. Also, accepting responsibility helps to compensate for all wrongdoings and get free from the burden.

The effects that are most difficult to handle are indicated by fallen Jupiter, which is the ruler of the 3rd house in the 4th house Capricorn for Scorpio Ascendants. The fall of 3rd house ruler signifies a lack of courage and therefore lack of virtues that can lead to the formation of a chain of events that are hard to correct, but not impossible. What makes it more difficult is the fact that Jupiter is the planet of higher wisdom, religion, virtues, and righteousness the fall of which indicates a lack of such traits or a delay in maturation.

According to classics such as Saravali, this combination causes difficulties due to unrighteous actions. The latter happens often due to their rush of adrenaline when thinking of wicked acts. To turn this negative situation around, one must repent, and learn about religious wisdom and the outcomes of wicked acts. This wisdom gives awareness of the bad consequences of unethical acts. One must develop courage via religious wisdom in order to submit to God and not to evil. God is the only one who cares and protects forever while the representatives of evil will abandon once the native renders useless.

Gratitude Expands Fortune

According to the classical source BPHS, this combination in question indicates being blessed with plenty of wealth and happiness from it.

This effect has a lot to do with the 2nd disposition of this combination which is all about resources, valuables, assets, and liquid wealth in general.

Accordingly, the given combination makes the native willing to take responsibility for personal and family finances. Through the significance of the third astrological house, it can be derived that they take necessary action and put in increased efforts when conditions require so. More specifically, they do not give up, especially when they see their family members in financial trouble.

Speaking of 3rd house rulership, these natives increase their valuables by using their skills, communication, courage, and intelligence. These significances are specifically directed towards the obtainment of 4th house matters, such as property, home environment, peace of mind, etc.

More importantly, the 2nd disposition landing in the 4th house of salvation, these natives usually have a very mature approach towards assets. When speaking of material maturity, it is usually meant that they are modest and thus able to repel covetousness (except for some combinations).

When one is able to be grateful for what they have, one will definitely have more sooner or later. Furthermore, if some higher purpose or ethical value is integrated with the venture, then the growth will be exponential. Religious wisdom says that when he/she puts God first in everything, then God will guide and reward him/her with swift success.

Remember, your Creator proclaimed: “I shall give you more if you are grateful”

Abraham 14:7

A great example comes from Capricorn Ascendant whose 3rd house ruler Jupiter is dignified in 4th house Aries. According to the classics, such natives are very kind, charitable, and wealthy.

Their charitable nature reveals their gratitude because instead of impatiently rushing for more, they are eager to give a portion of their fortune to those in need. God takes care of such charitable people by increasing the amount given to charity manifold and bestowing it at the right time and place.

Enterprising Mindset

The 4th house tells a lot about thinking patterns because it is represented by the 4th zodiac sign Cancer, which is ruled by the planet of the mind, the Moon.

Therefore, the 3rd house of action, efforts, and skills in the 4th house reflects having a very active, dynamic, and enterprising mindset.

The 2nd disposition endows them with plenty of mental resources which enables them to be resourceful. In other words, they are capable of finding ingenious and effective ways of dealing with daily issues. This allows them to prosper quickly.

People with this combination are eager to put their skills and knowledge into action. If the 3rd house lord is auspiciously positioned in the 4th house, it indicates prosperity and success in entrepreneurial pursuits and ventures, if one chooses so and has enough uniqueness and mental resourcefulness. Other than that, professional success will be equally great.

It is because the 4th house is one of the major supportive pillars in life, named Kendra Bhava or quadrant house in Vedic astrology for the same reason.

The most prominent example to illustrate this given effect comes from Scorpio Ascendant whose 3rd house ruler Saturn is in its own sign Aquarius in the 4th house. According to the classics, these individuals are very skilled and capable of launching multiple undertakings.

Saturn is the planet of slow thinking, and delay, but also maturity which in its own sign (dignified) shows the ability to use skills and wisdom effectively to launch various undertakings or expand one undertaking into various directions. The effect of delay on the thinking patterns (4th) shows the ability to learn gradually (3rd) for a prolonged time which promotes developing a highly enterprising mindset.

The effect of delay on thinking patterns (4th) also indicates that they often begin their journey by making many mistakes out of ignorance or because of having a delay in obtaining knowledge. This is also supported by the classical source. However, their many mistakes eventually lead them to obtain lots of valuable (2nd disposition) experience, maturity, and wisdom which is beneficial for them and the masses (Saturn).

Caring & Protective OF Siblings

People with this combination find peace of mind by applying efforts to offer shelter, protection, or guidance to their kinsmen or siblings. That is because the 3rd house ruler which signifies siblings in one of the supportive pillars, which is the 4th house, which signifies shelter, peace of mind, and protection.

They are also very caring from mentality as the 4th house is a natural domain of the Cancer zodiac sign, which is a watery and nurturing sign.

As the 3rd house signifies younger siblings, they become very important in shaping the fourth house matters of the native. If the 3rd lord is well placed in the 4th house, it indicates that siblings are a source of happiness to the native.

One of their major motivators to become independent and prosperous is to support their families with a peaceful and stable home environment. Hence, this combination indicates a selfless attitude towards close ones leading to increased happiness in an account of that deed.

The best alms (distribution of resource) is that which you give when you are rich, and you should start first to support your dependants.

Sahih al-Bukhari 5356

Mental peace has a lot to do with blessings in the spiritual plane, which also helps in attaining salvation, the most important goal for every soul on Earth. One who intends to provide for those in need, and start from their close ones, deserves increased wealth because of having ultimate selflessness and financial maturity.

The 4th house also belongs to Moksha Trikona or the triangle of salvation which makes you one huge step closer to spiritual enlightenment as their actions and intelligence are influenced by spiritual truths.

Wise & Intelligent

What is prominent about this combination in question is the fact that all the linked houses are related to intellect and thinking. As mentioned before, the 3rd is about intellect, communication, and effort.

The 4th house is all about learning capabilities and thinking patterns. The 2nd disposition which connects them signifies mental resources which lead to the discovery of natural talents.

People with this combination use intelligence and courage to pursue wisdom which makes them well-learned in the long run.

The 4th house also signifies basic education just as it signifies the mind. With the 3rd lord of intelligence in the 4th house, it makes people with this combination of great scholars and competent learners of new subjects throughout a lifetime which will be always helpful in their main activities and ventures.

As the third lord is in second from its own sign, such natives will use their speech a lot in public life and career, especially during the main and sub-periods of the 3rd house ruler.

When the 3rd lord is favorably positioned in the 4th house, it indicates having great influence over the masses through energetic and valorous speech which is backed by truth.

As the 4th house is about the home environment, communication with the family members is also important for them in their chosen path.

Mindset Of Spouse

However, these natives tend to attract spouses with a high temper as stated in Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra.

Astrologically it can be explained through the Bhavat Bhavam between the 7th and 4th astrological houses.

Namely, the 7th house is in the fourth sign/house from the 4th house. Hence, the 7t house of the spouse becomes a powerhouse of the 4th house, which is influenced by the 3rd lord in the 4th house.

The 3rd house is mild malefic which signifies challenges that require straightforward and swift action to overcome them. Therefore, spouses of individuals with this combination have that dynamic aggression to overcome challenges.

It is self-explanatory that spouses of such characters are hot-tempered at times because they are faced with ongoing obstacles. Here comes the selfless supportive nature of natives whit this combination into fore giving them the urge to give nurture and support to their spouses who struggle often.

The 3rd house belongs to the triangle of desires or Kama Trikona and the 4th house of mind, indicates a desireful and at times naughty mindset of the spouse of the native.

Protective Of Mother

The 4th house is also the house of mothers, as it is naturally governed by the Moon (ruler of the fourth zodiac sign Cancer).

With this combination, people are especially protective of their mothers and in fact very emotionally attached to their mothers. It is because their mothers are a great source of happiness, protection, and peace of mind. Over-protectiveness, however, often causes strife and conflicts.

It is also possible that the Mothers of individuals with this combination are prompted to undergo regular issues in a similar fashion as their Spouses. It is important for these natives to offer increased protection, nurture, and support for their mothers who struggle and put in increased efforts to provide for these natives.

This effect is especially prominent in the case of Moon in Leo, which is the 3rd house ruler in the 4th house for Taurus Ascendant natives. According to the classics, these natives are attached to their mothers and especially protective of them.