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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Everything You Need to Know About the 3rd House in Astrology
You've made it through the front door (1st House) of your birth chart, walked through the foyer (2nd House), and now here you are—welcome to the living room. In astrology, the 3rd House is associated with communication, your immediate environment, siblings (and sometimes cousins), early education, and short-distance travel. ICYMI, your birth chart is divided into 12 sections called houses, and each house rules over different areas of life. The 3rd House represents socialization that occurs quickly and without much thought. It's where social interactions unfold effortlessly, akin to the living room's role in a home. 'Member the viral challenges of the 2010s, from the Cupid Shuffle to the Harlem Shake? These pre-TikTok sensations mirror the 3rd House's essence: Quick to catch on, easy to share, and reflecting the mirroring nature of relationships. In the 3rd House, wisdom and wit passes between peers and family as easily as comments on the latest viral dance. Your birth chart's 3rd House thrives on this dynamic interplay, echoing the ongoing dialogue between us and our immediate world. Any drop of wisdom, trendy catchphrase, or backward wisdom falls into the 3rd House of astrology. You're going to need your birth information: Your date of birth, time of birth, and location of birth. Once you have that information, you can go ahead and download one of your favorite astrology apps to figure out what's going on with your 3rd House. If you want to make your life even simpler, use the astrology calculator below and keep reading for more information. Look at the way your birth chart is divided into 12 numbered sections, then see which zodiac sign corresponds with the 3. This birth chart calculator was created by in collaboration with astrologer Narayana Montúfar. Learn more about Narayana's work on her website The 3rd House of astrology, ruled by fast-moving Mercury and vibrant Gemini, is a playroom of basic communication and interaction. Imagine it as a lively living room filled with a diverse mix of games—from the tongue-in-cheek jest of Cards Against Humanity to the strategic negotiations of Monopoly and the fast-paced decisions of Uno. This House is where we pick up the popular slang, vibe-defining catchphrases, and stumble upon unexpected wisdom amidst giggles and debates. Studying the astrological living room is like shuffling through a mixed bag of fun facts, jokes, and life hacks, where learning comes through the fun exchange of ideas rather than the meticulous study of rules. The 3rd House prefers the engaging TL;DR (too long, didn't read) summaries instead of getting too deep. Think instinctual thought vs. intuitive knowledge. Basically, the 3rd House is a living room of interesting ideas, where every brief chat, new dance, and funny phrase has the potential to catch on as an inside joke or social trend. Just keep in mind that just because an idea is passed with confidence—from an older brother or a charismatic friend—doesn't guarantee its truth. In this ever-evolving living room setting of the mind, visitors learn the art of communication, entertainment, and simplistic social bonding. As I mentioned, the zodiac sign and planet associated with the 3rd House are Gemini and Mercury! Mercury is literally the fastest-moving, bittiest, and most susceptible planet within our solar system. In fact, Mercury is only a little bit bigger than the Earth's Moon. Can you imagine being on Mercury? The Sun shines at least seven times brighter on Mercury than it does on Earth; retinol never stood a chance. Mercury's sensitivity to the Sun's influence can be compared to a summer's day–on the schoolyard. As you astro-experts know, in astrology, the Sun represents our ego, and Mercury represents communication. Philosophically speaking, without social expression, our egos or sense of self may cease to exist! The 3rd House represents how we begin to feel united with others, our instinctual icks, and our intuitive preferences. As the Sun of our siblings, peers, and early childhood figures shine their light on us, our sense of self and how we communicate is funneled through their social differences and similarities. Being associated with the zodiac sign Gemini places further emphasis on the swiftness in which we develop our 3rd House's tricks, treats, and quirks. Oh yummy, you have planets within your 3rd House of astrology? The planets within your 3rd House represents how you receive and comprehend rapid information. See it as a prompt to consider how nimble you are. For example, if you have Saturn in the 3rd House, perhaps you could benefit from considering how quickly you decide to adopt new catchphrases and behaviors. Accidentally saying a phrase out of context and inappropriately could cost you major cool points! With Saturn in the 3rd House, the astrological message might be that as astonishingly swift as Mercury is, you gain wisdom from slowing down the process. Have you ever heard the question 'if all your lil friends jump off the bridge, are you going to jump too?' (please tell me this isn't just a Black Mom thing, lol). The moral of that question outlines how Saturn in the 3rd House can be an absolute strength. Some of your friends or haters might call you 'slow' or joke about how you live under a rock, but you received the universal gift of critical thought. You're not going to dive into a bad situation just because everyone else is doing it. Another planetary example is the Sun in the 3rd House, which basically means that *you* are the subject of quick trends and communication. Perhaps you're frequently copied or are the trendsetter of your friend group. Popular, much? To have planets transiting your 3rd House is to have the universe take you by your inner child and say, "Hey, dude, remember that cringy moment when you thought mustaches were cool? Yeah, so you put mustache stickers on everything, because everyone was doing it, you kept doing it after everyone stopped and no one gave you the memo. Creeper!" A transiting planet within your 3rd House is akin to having a visitor chilling in your living room. You know they're going to leave eventually, but while you're there, you start picking up and potentially appreciating their vibe. For example, let's say you know that Venus is coming over. If you're an introspective cosmic cutie, then you know you should probably clean up your astrological living room by observing 3rd House themes unique to you and getting yourself in order. When studying planetary transits within your 3rd House it helps to know about the planet paying you a visit. Venus is the planet associated with beauty and love, therefore, once she enters your living room, you can expect to reflect on how you've learned to flirt, ideas gained from siblings that inform your perspectives on dating, and that hot little thing you do with your face because you casually picked it up during locker room talk. As the planet comes and goes from your living room, the themes associated with that planet will cause you to reflect on how you picked up certain patterns, behaviors, and habits. Maybe this transit is urging you to stop using your tongue to tie cherry stems into knots, because this you're not in undergrad anymore. You Might Also Like Here's What NOT to Wear to a Wedding Meet the Laziest, Easiest Acne Routine You'll Ever Try
Los Angeles Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Next Level Wedding Entertainment Trends That Will Guarantee a Show-Stopping Celebration
If you're planning a wedding this year and hoping your guests out of their chairs and onto the dance floor to celebrate, these days it takes more than the Cupid Shuffle and Cha Cha Slide. Moving beyond standard DJs and traditional wedding bands, the latest wedding entertainment trends focus on immersive, interactive, and customized experiences that showcase couples' distinctive personalities. We spoke to eight wedding experts and artists to help you find the most exciting entertainment trends to consider embracing for your big day. Bookmark this guide to learn the most innovative ways to entertain your guests! Instead of choosing a DJ or a musician, why not embrace the best of both worlds? Couples are opting for hybrid music productions that help create a lively and dynamic ambiance that cater to varied musical tastes. 'One of the more recent trends we've noticed is the development of a hybrid music production,' declares Daniel Scocco, DJ and founder of Baroque Agency. 'Rather than creating a dilemma among the choice of live bands or a DJ, modern weddings have been adopting a hybrid set, including both forms of entertainment. With the DJ acting as the true maestro of the party, they're backed by a group of real instruments and musicians.' When it comes to the type of musician to support the DJ, instrumentalists such as electric violinists, modern saxophonists, and harpists have become very popular. 'Violin has always been a popular instrument for wedding ceremonies, but recently, couples have been asking to include electric violin for their dance parties,' adds Natalie Wiegand, a Venice-based electric violinist, founder of ViolinVibez and co-founder of duo Elektric Heart. 'I typically coordinate with the wedding DJ to do a surprise performance (or a few) throughout the evening. Live instruments are a great way to make the dance party even more interactive and special.' One standout entertainment trend is the inclusion of live wedding painters. It adds a nostalgic, romantic charm to the celebration and the final painting becomes a keepsake for the couple. 'Live wedding painters capture moments in real-time—whether it's the couple's first dance or the ceremony itself—onto canvas as guests watch the artwork come to life,' states Reshma Ramaiah, director of US operations and co-founder of Resh&Co. 'More than just entertainment, it's an emotional experience for everyone present, and guests love witnessing a unique piece of art unfolding before their eyes.' More weddings are featuring awe-inspiring performances by speciality artists such as acrobatic dancers, magicians, and themed greeters. 'While specialty entertainment is certainly not taking the place of musical entertainment, couples are embracing immersive and personalized entertainment. Popular talents include themed greeters, fire dancers for beach celebrations, living statues, musical enhancements, and even acts such as magicians,' mentions Brittny Drye, wedding expert and editor-in-chief of Love Inc. Magazine. 'To keep it from feeling forced, select specialty acts with intention. And timing is key. You don't want to pile one right after the other. Sprinkle them throughout the evening. Your guests will appreciate the surprise and delight.' For destination weddings, couples are choosing local performers and celebratory rituals to entertain their guests. 'As a unique experience for wedding receptions, we offer the Kagami Biraki ceremony,' says Mariko Isono, wedding planner for Park Hyatt Kyoto, 'In ancient Japan, warriors performed the Kagami Biraki ceremony to raise morale and inspire each other before heading to battle. This ritual involves the lid of a sake barrel ceremonially broken open with wooden mallets, symbolizing a new beginning and good fortune. After the lid is broken, the sake is shared with all guests in a communal celebration.' Firework displays are being elevated with high-tech drone shows, crafting a spectacular display for guests. 'Custom drone shows are a big wedding entertainment trend right now. Recent wedding guests had a drone show with over 100 synchronized drones that created the brides and groom's alma matters, puppies, and personal passions in the sky over the resort – it was truly jaw-dropping,' remarks Pamela Wolter, director of sales at The Resort at Pelican Hill. Couples today don't just want a dance floor. They want a multi-sensory journey where music and visual storytelling come together to showcase their love story in real time. 'One trend we're especially excited about is a hologram act, curated to be truly one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable. This 3D visual experience is meticulously choreographed to stay in perfect sync with audio and lighting, creating a surreal, immersive performance that leaves guests in awe. It's not just entertainment, it's a moment of magic,' says DJ AJ (Arjun Shah). Brides and grooms who love music festivals are creating a festival-like experience for their guests. They are spending on elaborate light and sound systems to craft a 'wedding rave' ambiance. 'Another trend I've noticed has been to create your own 'wedding rave.' I've seen couples splurge on big lighting and laser setups and also requesting the DJs move away from more traditional wedding DJ playlists to play more dance tracks or fun remixes of their favorite songs,' adds electric violinist Natalie Wiegand. 'Last year, I was DJing a wedding in Palm Springs for a couple who love house and techno music. They mentioned that they were big fans of the Boiler Room series. So, we decided to get creative and turned the whole dancefloor into a Boiler Room-like set up with the DJ console in the middle of the dancefloor and guests all around it,' says Zorawar Shukla, DJ and CEO of Desi Beat Collective. 'They even streamed it live for all their friends and family around the world. It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience!'
USA Today
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kim Mulkey joins LSU team for Flex Line Dance before showdown against Florida State
Kim Mulkey joins LSU team for Flex Line Dance before showdown against Florida State Show Caption Hide Caption Women's NCAA March Madness: Keys to a deep run Local reporters break down some of the top teams, and their keys to victory in the 2025 March Madness tournament. The LSU Tigers women's basketball team is dancing in March Madness. Literally. Ahead of the Tigers' second-round matchup against the Florida State Seminoles on Monday, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey joined her team as they let loose and performed the Flex Line Dance on the court at Pete Maravich Assembly Center with musician Cupid, the creator of the line dance and "Cupid Shuffle." Mulkey was donning a white pullover when she jumped in to showcase her dance moves. She later switched to a bedazzled cerulean blue suit jacket and a pair of white trousers for tip-off against the Seminoles. The Tigers are looking to return to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Chicago Tribune
07-03-2025
- Science
- Chicago Tribune
In just its third year, Chicago Christian's robotics team makes state
There was a break in the action during the 2025 Illinois FIRST Tech Challenge last weekend at Elgin Community College. What do you do when you have time to kill waiting for the top high school teams in the state to operate their respective robots and compete in head-to-head challenges? You do the Cupid Shuffle. Well, some do. Ryan Verver, a chemistry teacher at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights and coach of the robotics team, RoboKnights, wasn't one of those who busted a move, but his team made the big dance, advancing to state competition for the first time in just the third year of a program he created. 'The kids are really into this and the amount of time they've put in is huge,' he said. 'A piece of the robot fell off in our first match, so we kind of shot ourselves in the foot there and then we ended up facing one of the top seeds, which had gotten upset earlier, so that was a tough break.' The RoboKnights were one of 44 teams that earned an opportunity to compete in the state championship after finding success at one of the FIRST Tech Challenge qualifying events, the South Suburban League Tournament in West Chicago on Feb. 1. 'We got unlucky with a lot of stuff and some things didn't go our way, and that happens sometimes,' RoboKnights junior builder and coder Josiah Kuecker said. 'No one to really blame there, and then we also have next year. We have one senior (Dylan Bresinger) graduating and he's the photographer so our core team is all going to be here so I'm pretty confident about next year and looking forward to that too.' Kuecker is still recovering from the fall soccer season where he helped his team advance to the sectional finals for just the second time in program history. He joined the RoboKnights this season as the program continues to thrive thanks to the addition of kids like him. 'I've always been interested in STEM and engineering,' he said. 'And I took an engineering class sophomore year and just had a lot of friends on the team.' Sophomore Caleeya Coleman, who's also director of outreach and awards for the RoboKnights, is proud of what they've been able to accomplish in a short time. 'Some days go wrong and you have good days and bad days,' she said. 'But we're still a team and I'm really proud of everybody and what we've been able to accomplish. I think this year it was more about our team dynamic.' Junior Stephen Gordon, director of scouting for the RoboKnights, is in his third year with the team. 'The fact we made it to state is one great accomplishment we take from this,' he said. 'We were a rookie team three years ago when I started. So we started mentoring and went from six people the year before last to 21 people now this year so it's big.' Gordon also is a member of the mock trial team at Chicago Christian and plays volleyball, a sport he will transition into this spring now that the robotics season is over. 'I never did anything like this before freshman year,' he said. 'The fact is that Mr. Verver does a very good job of displaying his passion, and his passion is robotics. He came from the Ironclad Robotics (at Bradley-Bourbonnais) after two years and then started the club here. He brought up the idea to us as freshmen and I was into that. I love computers.' Everyone seemingly played a part in extending Chicago Christian's season into March and the unchartered waters of battling other elite teams in the state championship tournament. Other RoboKnights this season included Kyle Derks, Timmy McKee, Hayden Scott, Aiden Soucek, Ryan Vanden Bosch and Cohen VanWyk. Another first for the RoboKnights this year was the creation of a second team. Evan Derks, Sophia Dinovo, Dylan Lester, Duncan Olson, Sammy Salinas, Winta Samson, Jase Schultz, Briana Sitko, Nathaniel Walter and Jayden Zhang are among those who competed earlier this season for 26980 RoboKnights Reloaded. While the state qualifying matches were the most memorable for the kids, it was that first match way back in early November at Bradley-Bourbonnais when Verver realized knew he had something special brewing at the Palos Heights school. 'Our first meet I wasn't sure how good we were going to be,' he said. 'And then our very first match when we did a perfect autonomous and then I just realized we had a very good and a special team. I didn't know if we'd go all the way to state but it was a special moment to know we were going to be a top team in the league this year.'
The Independent
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Cowboy poetry slams, new-gen yodelling and Basque bites: Getting wild out west in Nevada's Elko
It's barely sunrise, but I'm already warming up my voice for a yodelling session with Kristyn Harris – a young buck reviving this time-honoured cowboy singing tradition. 'Louder! It's impossible to yodel quietly,' she urges, a 10-gallon hat crowning her cascade of curly blonde hair. As Kristyn effortlessly slides into falsetto, I do my best to follow suit – 'yodel-ay-ee-oooo' – while beyond the window the sun spills its first light over Elko's Ruby Mountain Range, casting a golden hue like something straight out of the movie Once Upon a Time in the West. The 30-year-old western swing star is here to perform at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a celebration of frontier arts now marking its 40th year – the same event that has drawn me to this remote pocket of northeastern Nevada, 420-miles from the bright lights and hungry slots of Las Vegas. Unlike me, this isn't Kristyn's first rodeo. 'I first came to the Gathering 13 years ago, so I kind of grew up on stage here,' she tells me, guitar slung casually across her shoulder. 'Elko started the whole contemporary cowboy poetry movement. Some people still struggle to connect the tough life of ranch work with the artistry of poetry. But cowboys have always had to entertain themselves on long, lonesome cattle drives, so this tradition runs deep'. Each January, around 8,000 people descend upon Elko for its week-long National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a folksy celebration of poetry, crafts, music and storytelling rooted in the rural American West. Events spill across a constellation of venues in this gold-mining town of 20,000. I leave Kristyn to prep for her next set and slip into a ringside seat at the conference centre, just in time for the cowboy poetry open mic. Ballads of busted pickup trucks, sonnets of surly mules and a heroic verse about roping a fearsome bear bounce around the room. The Stetson count is high, while glinting belt buckles and waxed handlebar moustaches also seem part of the dress code. Those accustomed to stadium-quality entertainment might find the Gathering a little rough around the edges, its performances punctuated by nervous stops and hesitant starts. But therein lies its rootsy charm. These are genuine working cowboys and cowgirls, spinning yarns from the grit of their everyday backcountry life. To stretch my legs, I wander over to a line dancing lesson in a local school gymnasium. Beneath a star-spangled banner the size of a bedsheet, no-nonsense Cowboy Jeff commands the floor, preparing a crowd to become two-stepping buckaroos in just 90 minutes. 'Three, two, one, let's do the Cupid Shuffle!' he booms, as we shuffle and jazz-box our way through a couple of classic country songs, boots echoing with every step. 'That's the most fun I've had in a high school!' a cowgirl laughs as we catch our breath on the sidelines. Later that evening, I put my new moves to work at the Gathering's wrap-party – an all-night hoedown where a band called Wylie & the Wild West keep the tunes rolling until the early hours. At daybreak the following morning, I head into downtown Elko to visit another institution keeping the spirit of the West alive. As soon as I spot the life-sized horse statue mounted on the J.M. Capriola store's exterior, I know I'm in the right place. Inside, I'm greeted by third-generation owner John Wright, whose family has been crafting custom-made saddles, bridles, and ornate silver spurs for A-listers like Sylvester Stallone and Bing Crosby – who, fun fact, was once Elko's honorary mayor. 'We see ourselves as guardians of tradition,' John says, as he and his wife, Susan, lead me through their legendary cowboy gear shop. 'We haven't really changed the way saddles are made in 120 years,' John stresses, adding that a particularly elaborate saddle can fetch up to $30,000 (£23,700). 'It's not a cookie-cutter process. Everything is made by hand. We even invite customers into the workshop to watch the makers at work. Step in and smell the leather,' he grins, as I take in the sight of a striking pair of 100-year-old Angora hide chaps in the shop's mini museum upstairs. But Elko isn't just home to gold rushers and rough-riding cowboys, as I discover at my final stop: the roadside Toki Ona restaurant. Along with the nearby Star Hotel & Bar, it's one of the last two places in town still serving traditional Basque fare. Here, I join a gathering of locals whose ancestors trace back to the Basque region of Spain. 'Our people started arriving in the mid 1800s, escaping Spanish oppression,' says 30-something Zach Arbillaga, handing me a steaming dish of cow's tongue stew, rich and aromatic in its thick gravy. 'They settled here, working as sheepherders and establishing homes and ranches' he adds. While Basque heritage is honoured year-round in Elko, things really heat up in July with the National Basque Festival, a weekend of folk dancing, wood chopping, handball tournaments and weightlifting. At one point, the event even included the running of the bulls – until it was deemed too dangerous to have massive bulls charging through Elko's tiny downtown. 'This was once the Basque epicentre of the US' Zach says, 'and its influence is still woven into the town's culture'. As I head out of town, veering back toward the jagged peaks, the roadside flickers with the warm glow of vintage neon motels and weathered cowboy shops. Elko might seem like a blink-and-you'll-miss-it desert stop, but beneath its rugged surface, it remains one of the last true strongholds of the American West. How to do it You can fly from London to Salt Lake City on airlines including Delta, United, American, JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. From Salt Lake City, it's either a 40-minute flight to Elko Regional Airport or a 230-mile drive.
