Mercury in Virgo ♍︎ in the Natal Chart
Mercury in Virgo in the natal chart gives the native a highly developed sense of perception and analytical ability. Mercury is the ruler of Virgo making this placement additionally prominent in the natal chart. This placement will contribute to the individual’s skills in memorizing, studying, and problem solving.
You will communicate with a practical and pragmatic approach. This Mercury placement is inventive, ingenious, and very intellectual. You take a comprehensive approach to work and daily life. There is a unique ability about you that allows you to predict all possible outcomes in a situation.
Mercury in Virgo often makes you an excellent student. In conversation you have the ability to speak with accuracy and gentle understanding. You can often bring people around to your point of view by expanding the mindset of those around you.
Mercury in Virgo people are often very good writers or editors as you can pull out the final structure of a work. There is typically a serious tone to your communications, however, you will bring in your wry sense of humor if it fits a situation. You do well in the science or medical field as your mind appreciates searching for evidence through the scientific method.
10th House
Keywords: The keywords associated with the 10th house are work, career, parents, authority, government, leadership, fame, notoriety, legacy, and public life.
Angular House Type: An Angular house type is ruled by a cardinal sign. Capricorn is the cardinal earth sign ruling the 10th house.
The 10th house in astrology is symbolic of your life in the public’s eye and your career path. This area of the chart is symbolic of the authorities in your life; parents, bosses, and leaders. It shows you how your relationship with your parents has played out and how easily you accept or reject authority in your life. The 10th house is where we meet or defy expectations for our career, family, and achievements. This house is also related to notoriety and legacy.
The 10th house is allowing you to better understand the dynamics of power and control. At times we exert little control over what the world or others think of us. We can construct our identity but often the person we are trying to portray is clouded by the worlds view of us. The 10th house is giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your career, who you want to be, and what you want people to remember about you.