Mercury in Capricorn, Ascendent in Libra (Libra Rising)

Mercury in Capricorn ♑︎ in the Natal Chart

Mercury in Capricorn in your natal chart provides you with a very pragmatic and realistic approach to communication. This placement implies one who is good at writing, has a dry sense of humor, and can be surprisingly funny. 

Your thought process is thorough and you tend to think things through for days, weeks, and even years before coming to a solid conclusion. You have great problem solving skills as your mental pathways search for the most efficient outcomes.

There is a somewhat detached nature about the Mercury in Capricorn individual as you do not tend towards warm or nurturing types of conversation and relationship building. You have a blunt honesty about the way you present information which can be appreciated or not by those around you. Mercury in Capricorn people will continue to be themselves regardless of the present company. This placement would imply someone who makes for a great manager as you do not shy away from difficult conversations. 

Mercury in Capricorn can bring out a childlike nature, playful at times to cut the seriousness with which you normally operate. You enjoy surprising people with your humor when you get the chance! There is often a very creative element hiding beneath your surface.

Libra ♎︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Kidneys & Buttocks

Chart Ruling Planet: Venus

The Libra Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart gives you a very alluring outer personality. People will want to interact with you as you put of an air serenity. You have a very charming disposition taking in the beauty of the world that surrounds you. A Libra on the ascendent will love socializing, family gatherings, and special events. 

Style: As a Venus ruled sign the Libra Rising is typically very gorgeous and attractive. You easily find your style and are always right on trend. There is an overall effortless energy about you making you very approachable to others despite your model good looks. You love an excuse to get dressed up but at the same time look great in jeans and a t-shirt. 

Talents: As a Libra Rising you are very skilled in helping people work through relationships difficulties. You are a natural peacemaker and have a way of conveying challenging subject matter without upsetting people. You make a great painter, sculptor, or architect. With an eye for design and aesthetics you may find yourself working in interior decorating, organizing office spaces, or urban planning. You have a wide array of talents and anything you do with appear effortless and easy for you.