Mercury in Capricorn, Midheaven (MC) in Libra

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.

Midheaven in Libra ♎︎ in the natal chart

Public Life: Having your Midheaven point is in the sign of Libra in your natal chart can indicate a  very pleasing and attractive public persona. People tend to respect you and deeply appreciate your objective point of view. This position indicates someone who is involved in organizational tasks or careers that require a great deal of cooperation and teamwork. You like to appear put together, likable, and fair. 

Career Possibilities: Some careers that are well suited to a person with this midheaven include jobs in which you can bring people together to “fight” for a common cause. You may be found working as a lawyer, paralegal, counselor, marriage and family therapist, psychiatrist, artist, museum curator, military commander, judge, arbiter, computer engineer, events organizer, interior designer, philanthropist, musician, singer, professor, pilot, law enforcement, social worker, vlogger, stylist, entertainer, sale person, business manager, or social media manager. The most important aspect of the career you choose will be creating a sense of comrade and collaboration with your co-workers, business partners, and the public. 

Ruling Planet: The planet ruling your Midheaven is Venus. This planet is working with the principle of attraction. The work you do and the public persona you represent will need to be something that blends, creates, and produces harmony between people.