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.
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.