3rd House in Scorpio
Avessalom Podvodny. Houses in the Signs of the Zodiac
A wise serpent will not bite itself with its venomous fangs. In relationships with people, this individual will stand out with emotional intensity and intransigence. However, unlike the 3rd house in Aries, they tend to remain silent rather than loudly and futilely express indignation. But when they do speak, they will say exactly what they think, especially when it comes to criticism. At a low level, the person is characterized by an uncompromising attitude toward others and a complete projection of their own guilt onto them, which is linked to the subconscious program (governed by the 3rd house) that defines their interaction with the social environment. The latter, in this case, is perceived by the program as aggressive, attempting to openly destroy the individual, thus provoking the described defensive reaction. It can be difficult to convince the person that they are wrong in any way, as their arguments are met with an outburst of uncontrolled anger, which they often fail to notice, especially if they have the Ascendant in Leo, Virgo, or Libra, perceiving themselves as noble, rationally practical, emotionally aggressive individuals. Working through this energy leads to a high level of personal demands and responsibility in relationships with others, the ability to align one’s social ethics with the karmic program—something generally quite challenging, as personal social ethics are heavily influenced by collective subconsciousness. Recognizing and freeing oneself from this influence usually occurs at higher levels. Learning often involves a strong fixation on the teacher; in any case, the person is biased toward them and, accordingly, senses the teacher’s bias. At a low level, even mild and fair remarks from the teacher may be perceived by the student as unjust, cruel, and inhuman criticism. With strong personal energy, the student may program the teacher in this way, forcing the latter to make considerable effort to behave correctly, let alone sincerely love the student. Working through this energy requires moving away from an emotional attitude toward the learning process as a whole, including ceasing self-flagellation over (real or imagined) complete inability to learn anything. This process fosters a deep understanding of subjects and excellent teaching abilities, provided there is balance from a stable 9th house in Taurus in the chart.
Houses in the Signs. Alexander Kostovich
Energetic, extremely inventive, and creative in their thought process. Their speech is concise and direct, and well-chosen words act as balm. In relationships with others, they are marked by emotional intensity and intransigence. They prefer to remain silent but, when they speak, say exactly what they think. Uncompromising and prone to shifting blame onto others. Denial from others triggers an outburst of uncontrolled anger. Learning is heavily focused on the teacher. They are biased toward the teacher and, when mistakes occur, tend to criticize them mercilessly. However, they absorb and process subjects deeply. They face difficulties in development. In conversation, they are laconic, enjoy reading, and are always very busy. They are inconsistent in discussing a topic at length. Emotions divert the conversation and distract them. They belong to the category of people who analyze words with a microscope. They often jeopardize their relationships with loved ones through their love of biting and sarcastic remarks. In conversations with loved ones, they seek emotional release and try to offload negative energy onto them. They are connected to their loved ones by invisible emotional threads. They quickly pick up on the slightest changes in their mood. They are always well-informed and quickly discern the hidden intentions and deepest secrets of those around them.
Pavel Globa. Houses in the Signs
SCORPIO — the individual draws strength from interaction with their immediate environment. They possess immense power of persuasion and the ability to influence others. They do not mince their words. A verbal magician. They can achieve their goals at the expense of their surroundings, in a rigid and uncompromising manner. They have a great interest in occult information and the mysteries of life and death.
