Midheaven in Capricorn ♑︎ in the natal chart
Public Life: The Midheaven point in Capricorn in the natal chart is a very strong placement as Capricorn is often associated with one’s career and life in the public. Capricorn represents leadership, parenthood, and a desire to do things the “right” way. If your Midheaven is placed in Capricorn this can indicate you are very driven towards the development of your career at the expense of all else. You like to work in situations where you are in control as you believe in your ability to make sound decisions.
Career Possibilities: Some careers suitable to this Midheaven placement include business owner, hospice nurse, teacher, police officer, soldier, priest, administrator, dentist, chiropractor, midwife, economist, financial advisor, physician, witch doctor, architect, historian, headmaster, occultist, writer, risk analyst, military commander, teacher, professor, researcher, physicist, geneticist, botanist, chocolatier, contractor, child care worker, gardener, and security guard.
Ruling Planet: Saturn is the ruling planet of your Midheaven in Capricorn. Saturn is associated with discipline and obstacles. With this ruling planet you may feel that you have more obstacles to overcome than others when it comes to developing your career. Prominence is often found later in life after many attempts, trials, and errors. You feel rewarded by hard work and dedication.
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.