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.
Libra ♎︎ Ascendent in the Natal Chart
Astrological Body Part: Kidneys & Buttocks
Chart Ruling Planet: Venus
The Libra Ascendent or Rising sign in the natal chart gives you a very alluring outer personality. People will want to interact with you as you put of an air serenity. You have a very charming disposition taking in the beauty of the world that surrounds you. A Libra on the ascendent will love socializing, family gatherings, and special events.
Style: As a Venus ruled sign the Libra Rising is typically very gorgeous and attractive. You easily find your style and are always right on trend. There is an overall effortless energy about you making you very approachable to others despite your model good looks. You love an excuse to get dressed up but at the same time look great in jeans and a t-shirt.
Talents: As a Libra Rising you are very skilled in helping people work through relationships difficulties. You are a natural peacemaker and have a way of conveying challenging subject matter without upsetting people. You make a great painter, sculptor, or architect. With an eye for design and aesthetics you may find yourself working in interior decorating, organizing office spaces, or urban planning. You have a wide array of talents and anything you do with appear effortless and easy for you.