Lilith (Black Moon) in the Third House – In Captivity of Enemies

Lilith symbolizes the shadow aspects of the psyche: distortion of perception, perversions, fears, and the image of the enemy in the spheres represented by the House and sign it occupies. Refracted through these themes, Lilith points to the source of a person’s problems. Black Moon Lilith in the Third House inclines the native to see enemies among close relatives and neighbors, suspecting them of ill intent in advance, and also complicates the school years.

The native has to stand up to bullying and mockery from classmates, or may themselves become the leader of a troublemaking group that terrorizes the school. Trials of strength typically begin around the age of nine and then repeat in adulthood after a similar interval. The person may attract friends or older “teachers” who turn them against siblings and classmates, and may even teach them to steal or weave intrigues. If the native with Lilith in the Third House cannot resist temptation, they may face accidents, injuries, and betrayal.

Peculiarities of Social Interaction

The placement of Black Moon Lilith in the Third House awakens an early interest in sexuality, which is reflected in provocative behavior at school: the native may start loudly discussing sex or draw obscene sketches. Speech becomes a source of destruction; the person does not think before they speak. If the planet is afflicted, the native may engage in malicious gossip and, in turn, become the target of rumors that ruin their reputation.

Nevertheless, deep down, the person with Lilith in the Third House dreams of a close-knit family and a circle of friends. Not knowing how to achieve this in reality, they take the path of least resistance, judging those who are fortunate enough to have it. It was precisely such people who, in 1937, wrote false denunciations and anonymous letters, destroying the lives of the innocent, only to later end up in prison themselves by the law of boomerang.

Depending on the degree of conscious development and integration of this planetary position, the native may display the following character traits and behaviors:

• A striving to refine their intellect and hone oratorical skills;
• Difficulty building relationships with others: either arrogance and mockery, or excessive obsequiousness and fear of losing “friends” by disagreeing with them;
• Talkativeness, indiscriminate connections, ruminating on negative thoughts;
• Unconsciously casting the evil eye—if they wish someone harm or get angry, that person may experience misfortune;
• Problems with siblings;
• Delays, breakdowns, or accidents often occur when traveling.

Lilith in the Third House in a man’s chart indicates a tendency toward jealousy and manipulation of the partner, constant temptation toward infidelity, and nervous, conflict-ridden relationships, despite a vivid and unusual sex life. The native is quick-tempered, rude to loved ones, and uses them for their own purposes.

In the horoscope of a sharp-tongued, ambitious careerist, Black Moon Lilith is often found in the Third House. Such a person is selfish, stubborn, sharp-tongued, instantly resorts to hysteria if displeased, deceives and manipulates admirers as they wish, and does not display loyalty.

The Influence of the Zodiac Sign

On a lower level, the person derives pleasure from distorting others’ names, facts, and circumstances, from ridicule and cruel pranks. On a higher level, the native is able to recognize slanderers and deceivers and bring them to light. The degree of Lilith’s manifestation in the Third House depends on its strength, aspects, and the influence of the zodiac sign:

1. Aries, Leo, Sagittarius – Harmful actions are committed out of wounded vanity or the inability to realize their talents. The native can endure ridicule from a beloved but is merciless toward the feelings of those in love with them. When desired, they easily subject the weak to their will, provoking destructive actions. With the birth of children, they tend to change for the better, showing a creative approach to parenting.

2. Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn – They seek to dominate colleagues and family members through authority, force, or intellectual superiority. They yield to the wealthy, while nitpicking others over trivial matters. Lack of self-expression in society can make them domestic tyrants. A painful desire for perfection in everything leads to others placing blame or guilt on the native—such as being held responsible for shortages in the till or as the cause of an accident, as karmic retribution for Lilith’s temptations.

3. Gemini, Libra, Aquarius – Friends are chosen according to belonging to a higher social class. The native socializes with popular and witty peers, but is unfair to ordinary people, using them without remorse. Dependent on others’ opinions, they never go against the strong, and as a result, their achievements and talents are used by others. Endless gossip and intrigue may lead to court, and there may also be problems with a marriage partner.

4. Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces – The thirst for risk and extreme experiences in life and sex pushes the native toward dangerous experiments. Erotic fantasies may cloud their judgment. For the sake of novelty, they easily forget about their responsibilities to family. Abusing Third House temptations, the native may themselves become a victim of violence and cruelty. Redemption comes through dependence on a rough partner. It is essential to avoid people with criminal tendencies, and especially to protect a child with Lilith in these signs from interaction with strangers.

Key Aspects

Such a position of the “Black Moon” in the Third House creates problems with concretizing and practically applying knowledge, which can be mitigated by a favorable aspect to Mercury but worsened by any connection with Neptune, which also increases the tendency for gossip, intrigue, and becoming a victim of rumors. Extremely dangerous is the conjunction of Lilith in the Third House with Pluto: the native is full of dark thoughts, cruel and coarse, and may enjoy the suffering of others. The only remedy for such karma—mercy and compassion—is inaccessible to this person. These qualities are awakened by a favorable Lilith–Moon aspect, while a negative aspect worsens the already excitable state of the native’s psyche.  ✓