Mercury in Aquarius ♒︎ in the Natal Chart
Mercury in Aquarius in your natal chart will contribute to an intellectual and highly intelligent way of communicating. You think things through carefully and have a well developed view of the bigger picture. This placement can indicate skills in processing large amounts of mathematical or scientific data. Your though processes tend to be geometric and linear.
There is a tendency towards rationalism and even if you have a spiritual mindset rarely will you play this part. You instead prefer to play devil’s advocate and the part of the skeptic. In conversation you speak your mind liberally not allowing anyone to gain the upper hand. You prefer to be right, willing to enter into a healthy debate when the opportunity arises.
Mercury in Aquarius influences your skills in the way of computers and technology. You understand these systems very well as you have the mind of engineer able to see how all the small parts fit together in the larger whole.
The individual with this planetary placement tends to enjoy satirical humor often watching or reading political themed parodies. You are decisive and once you have made up your mind about where you stand on an issue you rarely back down.
Cancer ♋︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Chest & Stomach
Chart Ruling Planet: The Moon
A Cancer Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart will give you a very sensitive outer shell. You will wear your heart on your sleeve and others will always know how you are feeling. This sign on the ascendent will attract many people to you who need love and support based on the vibration of the energy you give off. You desire validation from the people in your life. There will be a tendency to search this out through intense relationships and romantic encounters.
Style: Having Cancer on the ascendent may influence you to be a touchy feely person definitely the type to give out a lot of hugs and affection! You are ruled by the Moon and this definitely comes across in your style. You tend to wear pale or pastel colors, moonstone or silver jewelry, and have an overall sweetness to your appearance. You typically have a romantic and flowery style.
Talents: As the Cancer archetype is an empathic energy you are also open to psychic information and high sensory perceptions. Your gifts and skills as a Cancer Rising may include a well developed sense of intuition, excellent acting skills, or healing abilities.