Mercury in Taurus ♉︎ in the Natal Chart
This Mercury placement in the natal chart provides the individual with a methodical mindset. You think things through developing ideas down to their absolute core. There is an ability with this placement to sum things up succinctly and accurately. You love talking with close friends tending towards shyness in larger crowds.
In your work life you typically know how processes works and understand systems very well. This often leads you to being assigned to training the newbies. As Taurus is an earth sign there is a very practical approach to communication when Mercury is placed here. When you engage in most conversations there is typically a reason behind what you are saying and you tend to have a very logical mental pathway. You are a systems thinker able to apply small ideas to executing big picture projects.
Change can be difficult for you as there is an appreciation for routine and predictability. Mercury in Taurus individuals are generally good singers with a pleasant public speaking voice. Your ideas are often very fixed as you tend towards stubbornness. Mercury in Taurus individuals often have very good judgement.
You are also naturally flirtatious. You want to enjoy life and will seek out company that matches your desire for pleasure, refinement, and success.
Aries ♈︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Head & Face
Chart Ruling Planet: Mars
An Aries Ascendent or Rising sign individual is fiery and action oriented. You like to be first in everything and have a tendency to initiate interactions with others. You are typically the person who will say what other people are unwilling to point out. Aries is bold and unabashed. You have a leg up in social situations as you are not shy and able to speak your mind freely.
Style: Aries is associated with the head and face. With an Aries Ascendent you will most likely have a very beautiful face or distinct facial characteristics. You also are more likely to be athletic and have a muscular build as an Aries Rising. You tend to wear red, black, or white clothing preferring tight athletic or yoga fabrics that you can move freely in.
Talent: Mars is the ruling planet of your natal chart. With an overall Martian energy you have killer drive and stamina. You have a tendency to jumpstart new movements and take the lead. People value your honesty and ability to dive in head first. Aries on the ascendent gives you creative talent. You can spot trends, understand marketing, and psychology as you pick up on what drives people.