Mars in the 3rd House

Mars in the 3rd indicates an aggressive, active intellect. Mental resourcefulness assures quick thinking in emergency situations. However, there is a tendency to jump to conclusions. You can be direct and sometimes caustic in speech. You assert yourself aggressively in order to obtain or deliver information; many newspaper reporters and political commentators have Mars in the 3rd house. It should not be forgotten that Mars has a political connection because of its exaltation in Capricorn. People with Mars in the 3rd often work with machinery related to communication, such as telephones, printing presses or mail trucks. Auto mechanics and others who work with transportation machinery are also likely to have Mars here. There is much impulsiveness in daily movement and in short distance traveling. If Mars is afflicted, this position can produce reckless drivers; they tend to get angry at what they consider the stupidity of other drivers, not realizing that they themselves are often guilty of the same action. Also sarcasm and argumentativeness can result. There may be trouble with contracts, agreements, publications and communications with brothers, sisters and neighbors.