Mercury in Gemini ♊︎ in the Natal Chart
Mercury in Gemini in the natal chart is a very strong placement for this planet as Gemini is ruled by Mercury. This individual will typically have a well developed sense of language and grammar. You will be an excellent conversationalist with an extensive knowledge on a wide range of topics. Your communication style will be light, fun, and humorous. As a Mercury in Gemini individual you will tend to express yourself in a dualistic way often playing devil’s advocate or being the unbiased party in a debate.
You do not get emotionally tied up in ideas but tend towards a world view based on data, facts, and results. Mercury in Gemini individuals are quick witted able to process and learn large amounts of information. You love to read as you are inspired by the written word. Your storytelling abilities also make you an engaging speaker. Due to your cheerful way of communicating other people feel more open to talk around you.
Often people with this Mercury placement find that other people share their secrets with them quite easily. You rarely can keep a secret though and are often responsible for the spreading of interesting information and local gossip!
Capricorn ♑︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Knees & Skeletal System
Chart Ruling Planet: Saturn
The Capricorn Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart influences your outward personality to have an introspective aspect to it. The mask you wear is meditative and you appear to be deep in thought on many occasions. Others may categorize you as shy but the more likely explanation for your silence is your need to reflect before making a response. As a Capricorn Rising you are concerned with accuracy tending not to speak unless you are very well versed in a subject.
Style: The Capricorn Ascendent style will have you attracted to dressing in all black or a muted tones. Keeping other people on their toes you will dress in bright red from time to time. Your personal style is simple, elegant, and comfortable. You want others to take you seriously therefore you will choose your style carefully based on your current audience.
Talents: You are a natural teacher with a huge well of knowledge at your disposal. As a Capricorn Rising you are ruled by Saturn giving you the ability to speak with authority in sharing your unique perspective. If you can learn to speak up others would benefit from your valuable observations on life.