Mercury in Gemini, Ascendent in Libra (Libra Rising)

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!

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.