In Vedic astrology, the placement of planets in different houses can have a significant impact on an individual's life. The third house is associated with communication, courage, and siblings. Mercury is the natural ruler of the third zodiac sign Gemini and Virgo. When it is placed in the 3rd House for lagna Libra, it is considered to be in an enemy sign state.
Mercury is known as the planet of intelligence, communication, and analysis. Therefore, its placement plays a crucial role in driving the native's communication style and intellectual capabilities. In this case, Mercury is the lord of houses 9 and 12 which signifies higher education, foreign travel, spirituality and expenses, hospitalization, loss or investment.
People with this placement are generally good at communicating their thoughts effectively. They tend to have a sharp mind that works in analyzing complex problems. Their intellectuality helps them to understand things faster compared to other individuals. They may have a knack for science or research-related fields since Mercury rules over these fields.
However, being placed in an enemy sign can cause some challenges too. It can create too much anxiety which can affect their thinking ability and cultivate behavioral changes resulting from suppressed self-expression skills or challenges related to communicating ideas clearly or assertively.
This placement would also influence how someone takes care of their own 9th house (higher education) and 12th house (Spirituality), which suggests they may invest time learning new things through continued education even post formal degree completion but may struggle with transformational spiritual growth even though they are attracted towards it due to clouded thinking sometimes accompanied by skepticism.
Since mercury rules over houses 4 (home) and 10 (career), this placement could indicate that natives will achieve success at home or work only when they communicate effectively about what they want from people around them or share creative ideas without anxiety holding them back. Having said that Career may not be too stable over time since the 10th house may not receive the maximum benefit of owning Bhadakadhipati Dasha while Mercury is lord of another Bhadakadhipati House (12th).
When Mercury aspects the 9th house for lagna Libra, it signifies that individuals may experience journeys around learning/breaking down spiritual remnants or making divine connections which will be fueled by their keen intellect and curiosity.
In conclusion, while Mercury in the 3rd house for Libra natives can have some hurdles due to placement in an enemy sign, they will still enjoy a great understanding of things and can effectively communicate their thoughts. To truly benefit from communication & speech-related areas of life, natives need to balance this analytical thinking by opening up towards transformational experiences around spirituality or letting someone else take center stage sometimes. These people can establish unique relationships with those who share their love for learning and curious inquiry-making mercury and them perfect conspirators to pursue high like minded goals tirelessly.