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.
Leo ♌︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Heart & Spine
Chart Ruling Planet: The Sun
A Leo Ascendent or Rising sign implies you have a very outgoing nature. This fire energy is what people recognize first about your personality. People tend to approach you with a broad sense of optimism. You have a natural charisma about you and others are automatically attracted to your bright energy. A Leo Ascendent can make a good leader as people are naturally inclined to follow you.
Style: You appear cheery and lively to others. As a Leo Rising you will tend to have a very attractive face with classically good looking characteristics. Your smile stands out most of all. Even if you are having a bad day you will still be smiling. This will help add to your overall allure. You also have an eye for creative fashion and self expression.
Talents: You will be adept at story telling, writing, and poetry. You are ruled by the Sun giving you a radiant and seducing energy about you. Leo on the ascendent can be quick tempered and very passionate. You will always stand up for yourself and those you are loyal to. Some skills you will be naturally good at include singing or acting, playing sports, and winning over a crowd.