The third house falls in Leo. It is ruled by the Sun. The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts cross your mind are related to your ego and desire to ‘shine’ in a certain situation. Love, romance and music are your strongest inspiration. You think most actively while having fun, doing something pleasant or enjoying your favourite hobby. Your best ideas which later evolve actively often occur to you while you are in a place for entertainment. If you are lacking mental energy, indulge in some kind of entertainment, listen to music, meet a loved one or spend some time around children.
Ascendant or Mercury in Cancer
The third house falls in Virgo. It is ruled by Mercury. The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts cross your mind are related to the moments when you are involved in a routine activity or while performing tasks, taking care of and helping someone. You think most actively while cleaning and organizing things, repairing something or doing exercises for your body. Your best ideas which later evolve actively often occur to you while you are doing something routine or visiting hospitals and being in contact with doctors/healers. If you are lacking mental energy, clean and organize your belongings, do some recreational exercise or take some time to do some monotonous and routine domestic activities.
Ascendant or Mercury in Leo
The third house falls in Libra. It is ruled by Venus. The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts cross your mind are related to the moments when you are actively communicating with your social circle, visiting beauty parlours or fashion boutiques, perfumeries and jewellery stores, and also while negotiating with your partner. You think most actively while dealing with decoration, design, beauty procedures, etc. Your best ideas which later evolve actively often occur to you while you are attending a social event – someone’s birthday, a show, at the cinema or theatre. If you are lacking mental energy, visit the cinema or theatre, smell your favourite perfume or talk to your partner.
Ascendant or Mercury in Virgo
The third house falls in Scorpio. It is ruled by Mars (and Pluto). The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts come across your mind are related to the moments when you are in a tense or dangerous situation, or when there is a risk of being involved in intricate events. Last but not least – in situations involving sex. You think most actively when there is a "life or death" situation, something mysterious, a manipulation, even danger. Your best ideas which later evolve actively often occur to you while you are in a critical situation, dealing with money and financial transactions. If you are lacking mental energy, visit a bank, go to someone’s grave, do something which is a bit extreme or just have a good ‘dose’ of sex.
Ascendant or Mercury in Libra
The third house falls in Sagittarius. It is ruled by Jupiter. The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts cross your mind are related to the moments when you feel freedom and do not have commitments and constraints, or while travelling, reading about distant countries and cultures and staying in a foreign country. You think most actively when you are out and no one bothers you; when you speak to strangers or listen to an educational lecture. Your best ideas, which later evolve actively, often occur to you during a long trip or when you are in an unfamiliar environment, at a library or school. If you are lacking mental energy, get out into nature, stroll among strangers or talk to someone you perceive as a teacher.
Ascendant or Mercury in Scorpio
The third house falls in Capricorn. It is ruled by Saturn. The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts cross your mind are related to the moments when you seclude yourself. You think most actively in almost complete isolation and silence, when you are in solitude or where you work – in an office or a study at home. Your best ideas which later evolve actively often occur to you while dealing with professional responsibilities and commitments, making plans, exercising power or giving orders. If you are lacking mental energy, detach yourself from everyone for a while, stay at the office after everyone has gone, or talk to your boss.
Ascendant or Mercury in Sagittarius
The third house falls in Aquarius. It is ruled by Saturn (and Uranus). The circumstances in which ideas and thoughts cross your mind are related to your friends’ circle, weird and bizarre situations and places or to situations in which something strikes you or happens suddenly and unexpectedly. You think most actively when you meet strange people and gather with friends or when you are surrounded by a lot of equipment, electronics, computers, etc. Your best ideas which later evolve actively often occur to you when you are surrounded by a lot of friends or while travelling by plane. If you are lacking mental energy, meet friends or visit a strange and exotic place.