Rahu in Third House

Rahu in the third house will provide you the opportunity to progress professionally by using your strong communication skills. When necessary, you will also show courage and valour, and these actions won't let you down; rather, they will put you in a better position to make wise decisions. You'll be committed to achieving your goals and take the necessary steps to accomplish it.

Usual effects of Rahu in Third House

Rahu in 3rd house will make you take up a profession in media of some form. This will give you the opportunity to grow in career using your profound communication skills and the manner in which you attract people towards you with your verbal or written expression.

The 3rd house is considered to be the house of communication, short distance travels, your inclinations towards performing arts, etc. This house also depicts how you do in your activities that are related to communication like interviews and conversations. This may also reveal your connection with different types of media, may it be print or electronic media. This house gives a description of your relationship with your brothers.

Rahu here brings short journeys which may be related to your profession or your personal activities, however, this travelling will bring good gains for you and may lead to opportunities for growth professionally. You may develop new connections with people you come across and seek their hep when you are in need.

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You may be attracted towards and may develop your skills in some performing arts like singing, acting or painting, etc. which will bring you good name and fame. Your talent will come to the fore with such endeavours and take you high in this direction. Your focus, determination and motivation coupled with strength to communicate will bring great success in this field.

Relations with your siblings, especially brothers, will be good, trustworthy and stable. There will be mutual understanding with each other and frequent exchange of thoughts and feelings, extending help and support – which will bring strength to the connection. Some issues may also creep up sometimes which may get amicably resolved.

Positive Rahu

A positive Rahu in the 3rd house will give you numerous opportunities for progress in career in the field of your choice. You will be determined towards your goals and do the needful for success. You will also display courage and valour when needed and these acts will never let you down, rather put you on a better front and position to take better decision.

Negative Rahu

A negative Rahu in the 3rd house may sometimes make you selfish and your activities would be directed towards personal gains, though benefits to others may come as an added advantage. There may be some accidents and injuries which you need to be careful about. There may also be chances of some financial losses which may bring imbalance in your financial status.

Some notable sign placements for Rahu in 3rd House

Rahu Taurus: Rahu in Taurus is in exalted position and blesses you with immense wealth and financial gains. Your secret sources of income will be very active and rewarding. Sudden profits especially from foreign deals will enhance your wealth further. Your prospects of working in an MNC or in a foreign land will be high and will bring good growth in your professional front.
Rahu in Scorpio: Rahu is debilitated in Scorpio and will take you towards a career related to occult sciences or some secret service. You will possess profound skills pertaining to handling secrets or things of secretive nature like documents or information, etc. Your personality will have an essence of mystery which would be hard to break by anyone.

Common Yoga positions possible with Rahu in 3rd House

Angarak Yoga: Rahu when combined with Mars forms Angarak Yoga. This may lead to some stress in relationship with your siblings, especially your brother. Your anger will be very prominent in your personality and your attitude towards people. This may make you less concerned about the pain of others.
Vasuki Kalsarpa Yoga: Rahu when in 3rd house may form Vasuki Kalsarpa Yoga when Ketu is in the 9th house and all planets are gripped between the Rahu-Ketu axis. This may lead to some issues in relationship with siblings. You may remain under stress due to ups and downs in life which may bring health issues like high blood pressure, or headaches.

Famous people with Rahu in 3rd House

Dhirubhai Ambani (Indian Business Tycoon): Founder of Reliance Industries, one of the largest business houses in India, he had Rahu in the 3rd house which gave him immense wealth, name and fame. He has been the recipient of Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award.
Virat Kohli (Indian Cricketer): He came into prominence as a young player in the Junior World Cup. With the blessing of Rahu in 3rd house, he later became one of the most famous and successful batsmen in the history of cricket.
Leonardo da Vinci (Italian polymath of the High Renaissance): He had Rahu in the 3rd house which brought him tremendous fame in the field of arts. His painting ‘Mona Lisa’ is regarded as one of the world’s most famous paintings ever.
Michael Jackson (American Singer, Dancer & Songwriter): He is considered as the most famous pop star ever. He became famous with the blessing of 3rd house Rahu when his music album ‘Thriller’ released in 1982 becoming his first number one album on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart - it held a record 37 non-consecutive weeks at number one during 1983-1984.