Mercury in Leo, Ascendent in Gemini (Gemini 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.

Gemini ♊︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart

Astrological Body Part: Arms & Hands

Chart Ruling Planet: Mercury 

If you are a Gemini Ascendent or Rising sign then this was the sign on the horizon at the time your birth. The ascendent is the mask that you wear and what other people see first when meeting you. As a Gemini Rising you will be playful and outgoing even if the rest of your chart implies a shier disposition. You will certainly have a way with words!

Style: A Gemini Ascendent will give you a natural curiosity about the world and a youthful and casual appearance. You have the ability to fit in anywhere making your style very chameleon like. You desire to show the world that you are fun and easy going.

Talents: A Gemini Ascendent will be adept with languages and getting their point across accurately. You will love communication of all kinds through social media, in person, and when traveling. Something that comes very easily to you is meeting new people and making friends. People are instinctively interested in getting to know you more as you are ruled by the social planet Mercury. Some skills of the Gemini Rising include drawing, creating music, or other activities that include working with your hands such as typing, writing, or sign language.