South Node (SN) in Capricorn, South Node (SN) in the 3rd House

South Node in Capricorn ♑︎ in the natal chart

If your South Node is in Capricorn in your natal chart then you excel at getting things done with efficiency and discipline. You may have had past lives or current life circumstances in which you played or play the role of the boss or leader. The way you have lead or directed people may come at a cost for people’s emotions and feelings. 

You are learning to recognize the emotional aspects to human life, the power of family, and group support. A South Node in Capricorn indicates you have already done it alone and proven yourself capable of figuring out how to handle many aspects of life. You are now being asked to look at things from a different perspective. Some ways in which you are learning to do this is by adjusting your timing, giving up your need for control, and allowing yourself to be open to vulnerability. 

With this placement your soul is experiencing the impulse to connect emotionally with others. Often times this can be through family and parental relationships. These contacts may be the most powerful aspects operating in your current life. You are coming to a place of deep understanding by opening yourself up to greater experiences of love, compassion, and nurturing.

3rd House

Keywords: The keywords associated with the 3rd house are communication, siblings, local travel, learning, writing, comedy, early childhood, social media, humor, elementary school, and language. 

Cadent House Type: A Cadent house type is ruled by a mutable sign. Gemini is the air sign ruling the 3rd house. 

The 3rd house in astrology is the location in your chart representative of early childhood, how you relate to your immediate environment, and learning and communication styles. Due to the fact that this house is associated with early childhood it also relates to siblings as a part of your family upbringing. The 3rd house can also indicate how much of a role your siblings did or did not play in your early home environment. This is also the house of learning, therefore; it is associated with education, elementary school, and early learning environments. 

If you have a heavy emphasis of planets in the 3rd house this implies you have strong ties to your local community. You may be a local activist, a voice for your community, or a teacher. The sign on the 3rd house in your natal chart can help illuminate one’s particular learning styles. It can show you if you are more of a visual, auditory, or hands on learner.