Mercury in Leo, Ascendent in Capricorn (Capricorn Rising)

Mercury in Leo ♌︎ in the Natal Chart

When Mercury is placed in Leo in the natal chart it gives the native an unpredictable and high spirited way of communicating. You typically act without much forethought preferring to speak based on instinct. 

There is a tendency to act with impulse on your heart’s desires. Mercury in Leo individual’s can be quite surprising in how they express themselves. You are easy to fire up, loving a dramatic debate just as much as a delightful conversation. 

This placement tends towards indulgences and enjoyment of life. You are attracted to having fun typically placing high importance on life experiences over practical pursuits. Mercury in Leo individuals are great conversationalists. You can talk for hours on seemingly any topic. Other people love to be around you because you are outgoing, entertaining, and lively! You find socializing satisfying and amusing. 

On an intellectual level you are typically very smart and capable. You make a great marketer or business person as you can easily understand what people want. There is also potential to be an excellent storyteller, publisher, and writer. Other people are drawn to your natural charisma. You match your manners to the scene you are in. Mercury in Leo individuals often set the trend taking everyone else with them.

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.