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.
Cancer ♋︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Chest & Stomach
Chart Ruling Planet: The Moon
A Cancer Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart will give you a very sensitive outer shell. You will wear your heart on your sleeve and others will always know how you are feeling. This sign on the ascendent will attract many people to you who need love and support based on the vibration of the energy you give off. You desire validation from the people in your life. There will be a tendency to search this out through intense relationships and romantic encounters.
Style: Having Cancer on the ascendent may influence you to be a touchy feely person definitely the type to give out a lot of hugs and affection! You are ruled by the Moon and this definitely comes across in your style. You tend to wear pale or pastel colors, moonstone or silver jewelry, and have an overall sweetness to your appearance. You typically have a romantic and flowery style.
Talents: As the Cancer archetype is an empathic energy you are also open to psychic information and high sensory perceptions. Your gifts and skills as a Cancer Rising may include a well developed sense of intuition, excellent acting skills, or healing abilities.