Mercury in Cancer, Ascendent in Taurus (Taurus 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.

Taurus ♉︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Throat & Vocal Tract

Chart Ruling Planet: Venus

As a Taurus Ascendent or Rising sign you have an earthy sensuality that characterizes your appearance and gives you a romantic approach to life. Taurus Rising individuals appear calm on the surface and often you cannot tell what they are thinking based on their facial expressions. People often find your speaking and singing voice hypnotic and soothing. 

Style: You are very focused on your appearance and adorning yourself. You are the most likely sign to have body piercings, wear lots of jewelry, or have tattoos. One of the ways you express your artistic nature is through clothes and personal style. This is very important to you as a Taurus Rising. You are also very concerned with the comfort and feel of you clothes. Always looking put together you easily create outfits that are both comfortable and creative looking. 

Talent: Taurus Risings tend to be introverted on the surface. You are highly perceptive of your environment and the people around you. With Venus as your chart ruling planet you have the ability to help other people accept their sexuality. You have natural artistic talent and an eye for beauty. On a spiritual level you are very connected to crystals and earth energy.