Mercury in Scorpio, Ascendent in Gemini (Gemini Rising)

Mercury in Scorpio ♏︎ in the Natal Chart 

Mercury in Scorpio in the natal chart individuals have a penetrating and deeply perceptive way of communicating. You go into everything with eyes wide open and are rarely ever caught off guard. This Mercury placement can lead to intense conversations between you and others. At times you may say things that cut deeply as you are keenly tuned into what makes people tick. 

Mercury in Scorpio individual’s can often shock people with their words or mesmerize them into coming around to their point of view. They are not faint hearted and their opinions are well developed. You desire to be mentally strong feeling mental toughness is one of the most valuable traits a person can possess. 

Often you will have an interest in the occult or sacred mysteries not necessarily a spiritual or religious approach but more an investigative. You are interested in knowing how the laws of the universe connect. There is a desire with Mercury in Scorpio to find an outlet for your mental power in your search for ultimate truth. At times you can tend towards skepticism. 

Your communications are intense and deep as you choose to only share your mental fortitude with a select few people throughout your life.

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.