Natal Tenth House #
The Tenth House is the highest point of the chart—the Midheaven (MC). It governs career, public reputation, authority, and our contribution to society. This is how the world sees us and what we’re known for.
Core Themes #
The Tenth House governs:
- Career and profession: Your vocation and public work
- Public reputation: How you’re known in the world
- Authority figures: The father (or authoritative parent), bosses
- Status and achievement: Worldly success and recognition
- Responsibility: What you’re accountable for publicly
- Legacy: What you build that outlasts you
Planets in the Tenth House #
Planets here strongly influence your public life:
- Sun: Public identity; career-focused; leadership drive
- Moon: Public nurturing role; fluctuating reputation; emotional career needs
- Mercury: Career in communication; known for ideas; public speaking
- Venus: Career in beauty/arts; harmonious public image; charming reputation
- Mars: Ambitious drive; competitive career; action-oriented profession
- Jupiter: Career success; public recognition; expansive professional life
- Saturn: Serious career; authority role; professional challenges lead to mastery
Working With the Tenth House #
The Tenth House is your public face and contribution:
- What do you want to be known for? Your public purpose.
- What is your natural authority? Leadership style lives here.
- How do you contribute to society? Your stamp on the world.
- What legacy are you building? What will outlast you.
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