Mercury in Cancer, Ascendent in Leo (Leo Rising)

Mercury in Cancer ♋︎ in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Cancer in the natal chart gives the individual an emotional and sensitive way of communicating. You tend towards sentimentalism with deep ties to remnants of the past, your familial history, and nostalgia. This placement tends to give the person a love antiques or be the collector of family heirlooms. People with this placement often have extensive collections of obscure objects. 

You think with emotions processing everything through this mental pathway. Mercury in Cancer individuals are exceedingly gracious and approachable. There is a tendency to worry or perseverate when it comes to social interactions. You appreciate socializing with others and having a good time but require ample amounts of alone time as well to explore your inner imagination. As your mind is often very busy it is important to retreat when needed. 

Mercury in Cancer is poetic and does not mind exploring tragic love stories or listening to sad songs. You enjoy having an outlet for your emotional excess and feel a sense of comrade with the archetype of the starving artist. This placement gives you the ability to communicate with anybody making you adaptable and very likable. Other’s will most likely desire being around you for your kindness and nonjudgemental personality.

Leo ♌︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Heart & Spine

Chart Ruling Planet: The Sun

A Leo Ascendent or Rising sign implies you have a very outgoing nature. This fire energy is what people recognize first about your personality. People tend to approach you with a broad sense of optimism. You have a natural charisma about you and others are automatically attracted to your bright energy. A Leo Ascendent can make a good leader as people are naturally inclined to follow you.

Style: You appear cheery and lively to others. As a Leo Rising you will tend to have a very attractive face with classically good looking characteristics. Your smile stands out most of all. Even if you are having a bad day you will still be smiling. This will help add to your overall allure. You also have an eye for creative fashion and self expression. 

Talents: You will be adept at story telling, writing, and poetry. You are ruled by the Sun giving you a radiant and seducing energy about you. Leo on the ascendent can be quick tempered and very passionate. You will always stand up for yourself and those you are loyal to. Some skills you will be naturally good at include singing or acting, playing sports, and winning over a crowd.