Mercury in Aries, Ascendent in Cancer (Cancer Rising)

Mercury in Aries ♈︎ in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Aries in the natal chart symbolizes speaking out of turn and taking action. There is a tendency towards impulsivity given the quick and fiery nature of this sign. Mercury in Aries individuals are known for instigating change and at times bringing much needed awareness to social causes often using adversarial means if necessary. 

You love intellectual pursuits but due to your short attention span you never stay with any one topic for too long. This gives you an overall sense of variety and basic knowledge in a wide area of interests. The Mercury in Aries individual will respond quickly based off of emotions as opposed to thinking things through. You are passionate and responsive; reacting well in the event of crisis or disaster. 

As a Mercury in Aries person you are gutsy and enjoy being the hero. You have a love of adventure or love reading about the adventures of others. With a fearless approach to life you speak your mind freely never allowing your true feelings to be repressed. You may tend towards a bad temper as you need an outlet to express anger and rage. Mercury in Aries individual’s act as a catalyst, a leader, and organizer for change.

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.