7th house is related to marriage, spouse, relationships outside of the family, business partnerships, the kind of people we attract, fame, and popularity.

Whereas the 3rd house is related to courage, bravery, self-effort, communication skills, intelligence, business, younger siblings, neighbors, skills, and hobbies.

In general, if you have the 7th house lord in the 3rd house then communication would be the most important asset of your relationship with your spouse. And for that reason, you need to avoid a prolonged separation – long-distance relationships may not be for you. You would have an intellectual bond with your spouse, who would never be short on opinions & ideas. Your spouse could be your business partner too. Lastly, since the 7th house lord is sitting 9 places away, your spouse could be from a different cultural background and would be lucky for you. Let's dive a bit deeper.

Sun as the lord of the 7th house
- Aquarius ascendant

If you are an Aquarius ascendant then you’ll have Sun as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract authority figures in your life. So, the spouse would be an authority figure, would be independent, confident, and influential. The spouse would be working in a leadership role of some kind e.g. a businessperson, a Govt official, or a C-level executive in the private sector. The spouse would inspire you to go after your goals. Since Sun is in the sign of Aries, the communication between the two of you would be similar to a conversation between two kings, where both kings are unwilling to yield. And for that reason, you are bound to get into an ego tussle with your spouse at some point. But if you handle it with maturity then it is not a deal-breaker.

Moon as the lord of the 7th house
- Capricorn ascendant

If you are a Capricorn ascendant then you’ll have Moon as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract motherly figures in your life. So, the spouse would be a motherly figure and would have a strong emotional bond with you. You would feel very warm and comfortable in the company of your spouse. And since Moon is in the sign of Pisces, your spouse would be spiritual, philosophical, would be working as a psychologist, a motivational speaker, business mentor, or something similar.

Mercury as the lord of the 7th house
- Sagittarius ascendant

If you are a Sagittarius ascendant then you’ll have Mercury as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract others intellectuals. So, your spouse would be a good “conversationalist” – and the relationship will be built on communication & sharing ideas. The spouse would be like a friend to you, would be social, and would be really good at business. Since Mercury is in the sign of Aquarius, your spouse would have unconventional ideas, would be a forward thinker, would love to talk and read about astrology, psychology, philosophy, spirituality, or anything that is about discovering things – and may actually become a writer too. The spouse would be in a research-based career, would be working for a big company or for a large social cause, and would be involved in technical & scientific work.

Mercury as the lord of the 7th house
- Pisces ascendant

If you are a Pisces ascendant then you’ll have Mercury as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract others intellectuals. So, your spouse would be a good “conversationalist” – and the relationship will be built on communication & shared ideas. The spouse would be like a friend to you. Since Mercury is in the sign of Taurus, your spouse would be analytical, persistent, and headstrong. And would be working in an advisory role especially in the field of finance. Lastly, you would have a strong intellectual bond with your spouse.

Venus as the lord of the 7th house
- Aries ascendant

If you are an Aries ascendant then you’ll have Venus as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract love & affection from others especially from your spouse. Your spouse would be good-looking. The spouse would very pleasant to talk to, would know how to make people smile, and would readily give out compliments. Since Venus is in the sign of Gemini, the spouse would be working/running a business in the field of marketing, advertising, fashion, media, or wealth management. Since you are a Mars person and the spouse is a Venus person, you are always going to be attracted to each other. Lastly, since Venus is the symbol of luck & money and so could run into some really good fortune after marriage.

Venus as the lord of the 7th house
- Scorpio ascendant

If you are a Scorpio ascendant then you’ll have Venus as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract love & affection from others especially from your spouse. Your spouse would be very good-looking. The spouse would have a pleasant style of communication but would be firm and authoritative too. Since Venus is in the sign of Capricorn, the spouse be conscious about status & reputation, would be career oriented, the spouse would be working as a lawyer, working for the Govt, or at a leadership role. Since Saturn is the ruler of Capricorn and Venus is the significator of marriage, you would get married closer to the age of 30 or after. Since you are a Mars person and the spouse is a Venus person, you are always going to be attracted to each other. Lastly, since Venus is the symbol of luck & money and so could run into some really good fortune after marriage.

Mars as the lord of the 7th house
- Libra ascendant

If you are a Libra ascendant then you’ll have Mars as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you attract a lot of competition from others. The spouse would be self-driven, goal-oriented, passionate, a bit masculine/tomboyish. The spouse would be courageous, strong-willed, ambitious, and would inspire you to go after your goals. The spouse would stand by you like a pillar. You would feel pushed in the relationship but it would make you a strong person. Since Mars is in the sign of Sagittarius, the spouse could in the business of teaching yoga, physiotherapy, martial arts or something similar. The spouse would be really good at motivating others. The chances of your spouse being from a different cultural background are fairly high. Lastly, since you are a Venus person and the spouse is a Mars person, you are always going to be attracted to each other.

Mars as the lord of the 7th house
- Taurus ascendant

If you are a Taurus ascendant then you’ll have Mars as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you attract a lot of competition from others. Your spouse would be self-driven, goal-oriented, passionate, and a bit masculine/tomboyish. The spouse would be courageous, strong-willed, and ambitious. But since Mars is in the sign of Cancer, the spouse would want to pursue a goal but would feel lost, would like to take charge but would not know how to – and for that reason, your spouse would have pent-up frustrations. The spouse would get into arguments over small issues. So, you’ll need to be the “calm head” in the relationship to comfort your spouse. Lastly, since you are a Venus person and the spouse is a Mars person, you are always going to be attracted to each other.

Ketu as the lord of the 7th house
- Taurus ascendant

If you are a Taurus ascendant then you’ll also have Ketu as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract relationships with people who are a bit unconventional. Since Ketu is in the 3rd house, the spouse would show a lack of desire or motivation to pursue a goal and would be a person of few words. Since Ketu is in the sign of cancer, your spouse would need a bit of encouragement to open up at an emotional level.

Jupiter as the lord of the 7th house
- Gemini ascendant

If you are a Gemini ascendant then you’ll have Jupiter as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you attract people who have a broad perspective on life. So, your spouse would be well educated, well informed, well-traveled, or someone who has had many different experiences in life. You would find a mentor, a guide, and a teacher in your spouse and so the chemistry you share with your spouse is similar to that of teacher-student. Your ideas would find a direction in the company of your spouse. Since Jupiter is in the sign of Leo, the spouse would be working in a leadership role, would be or an entrepreneur, a professor, a business mentor, or something similar. The spouse would be very good at motivating people.

Jupiter as the lord of the 7th house
- Virgo ascendant

If you are a Virgo ascendant then you’ll have Jupiter as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you attract people who have a broad perspective on life. So, your spouse would be well educated, well informed, well-traveled, or someone who has had many different experiences in life. The spouse would be strategic and a good planner. You would find a mentor, a guide, and a teacher in your spouse and so the chemistry you share with your spouse is similar to that of teacher-student. Your ideas would find a direction in the company of your spouse. Since Jupiter is in the sign of Scorpio, your spouse could be a researcher, an occult practitioner, or a scientist. The best way to engage your spouse would be to strike a conversation on something unusual.

Saturn as the lord of the 7th house
- Cancer ascendant

If you are a Cancer ascendant then you’ll have Saturn as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract relationships with people who have a serious outlook towards life. So, your spouse would be someone who is senior to you in age or mature in life. Resilience and persistence would be your spouse's greatest attributes. Since Saturn is in the sign of Virgo, the spouse would treat marriage as a responsibility, would bring stability to it, and would be loyal & committed. Your spouse would most likely be a lawyer, an administrator, a businessperson, or involved public service of some kind. Lastly, since the lord of the 7th house is Saturn, which is the slowest moving planet, you are going to be married in your late twenties or thirties.

Saturn as the lord of the 7th house
- Leo ascendant

If you are a Leo ascendant then you’ll have Saturn as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract relationships with people who have a serious outlook towards life. So, your spouse would be someone who is senior to you in age or mature in life. Resilience and persistence would be your spouse's greatest attributes. Since Saturn is in the sign of Libra, your spouse would be loyal & committed, would be traditional & conservative, would treat marriage as a responsibility, and for that reason, your married life would be stable. Your spouse would most likely be a lawyer, an administrator, or involved in public service of some kind. Lastly, since the lord of the 7th house is Saturn, which is the slowest moving planet, you are going to be married in your late twenties or thirties.

Rahu as the lord of the 7th house
- Leo ascendant

If you are a Leo ascendant then you’ll also have Rahu as the lord of the 7th house, in which case you’ll attract relationships with people who are a bit unconventional. So, the first possibility is that the spouse could be of foreign origin. Since Rahu is in the sign of Libra; your spouse would be a creative person or a smart businessperson, you yourself would be very smart at making conversations and generating business leads so both of you could to start a business together.