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The Midheaven, or Medium Coeli (MC), is an imaginary point in the sky. It indicates the highest sign that was transiting the visible sky at the time of birth. It is always opposite the Imum Coeli (IC), or Nadir, and this opposition symbolizes the polarity between the public self, represented on the MC, and the private self, on the IC.

The sign on the MC is an instrument we can use to achieve our ideal of public success. It is a resource that allows us to climb Capricorn’s symbolic mountain towards the top. And because it is expressed when we interact with society at large, the MC represents our reputation, careers that satisfy our ideals, recognition, the role we wish to assume in society or the role we assume when working in groups.

It is important to remember that the MC doesn’t always set the start of the 10th house. In the equal house system, for example, the house in which it falls represents the department of life that concentrates the individual’s ability to achieve success and be productive and recognized by their work.

Moreover, the MC describes the motivation that allows one to climb Capricorn’s mountain. In this sense, the sign that the MC is on gives an idea of whether the climb is fast and dangerous (Aries) or careful and with potential detours (Virgo). Naturally, conditions of the 10th house must be balanced with the MC’s information to produce a more accurate interpretation.

Aries Midheaven: the greatest tool people with this MC have is their determination. To be successful, here, means to be independent, competitive and courageous. Thus, Aries Midheaven prefers autonomy in its career. It enjoys doing things by itself so it can prove its worth through its individual strength and through its striking force of will. The blessings of the Aries MC are bravery and energy, but this energy is likely to fade with time if one’s objectives or career don’t present any kind of challenge.

Taurus Midheaven: slow and steady, Taurus MC is careful when it comes to climbing the mountain of success. Taurus in the highest point of their charts means that people with this placement have many resources, like perseverance and patience, to get to the mountain’s top. Because of this, Taurus Midheaven people tend to be hard-working and productive. Working towards being successful means to work towards finding security and building a stable life. Thus, society tends to see Taurus Midheaven people as quite dependable and trustworthy. A less skilful expression of this Midheaven would represent indulgence in material goods as the highest goal. Moreover, Taurus’ patience and carefulness may also mean that opportunities can be missed due to one’s attachment to security or stubbornness.

Gemini Midheaven: classically, the MC’s presence on the sign of Gemini translates as a duality of interests in the social sphere and also calls attention to the importance of being knowledgeable and informed. Clever and curious, people with a Gemini MC prefer careers in which they can stand out through their intellect, communicative abilities and sociable traits, as their role in society tends to incorporate their ability with words and logical thoughts. Although this may be symbol of confusion towards one’s life path or career, this MC can be skilfully manifested when the individual is able to climb to the mountain’s top in a variety of ways before choosing the best one or even get there by treading the multiple paths that interest them.

Cancer Midheaven: it is using sensitivity and tenderness that Cancer Midheavens get to the mountain’s top. Society acknowledges them by the protective, caring role that they usually assume in the greater picture, which tends to create quite the nurturing environment wherever they work. Having a Cancer Midheaven also means that one’s resources or productivity depend on one’s emotional stability and condition. More than anything, people with a Cancer Midheaven believe that there are caring relationships at the mountain’s top; that’s usually their highest goal, to find happiness and affection in their relationships.

Leo Midheaven: this Midheaven crowns with the blessings of creativity, charisma and leadership. Being successful, here, means to lead and inspire others, to serve as an example, to illuminate other people with the radiance of one’s own star. Because of this, the Leo Midheaven individual will prefer careers that allow them to be express their creativity in productive ways and to somehow be at the centre of situations, shining and making decisions. Clearly, arrogance and selfishness are possible manifestations of this placement, but so are generosity and big-heartedness.

Virgo Midheaven: being successful and being useful or productive are the same thing here. Virgo Midheavens achieves the top of the mountain by using its stunning discriminating eye. The path that the Virgo Midheaven treads to the top is the most effective, since it has been analyzed over and over and carefully improved over time. Humble and natural, people with this placement dedicate themselves to their working performance with divine zeal, and this may translate into a perfectionist, intolerant behaviour. The Virgo Midheaven career allows the use of much critical sense, arrangement and thoughtfulness.

Libra Midheaven: people with this placement were blessed with the ability to produce strong and harmonious alliances in order to become successful. Success, then, means to be able to cooperate with others towards a common, fair goal; to be diplomatic and bring people together under the standard of beauty and harmony. Much like Virgo Midheavens, Libra Midheavens approach their work and career with an analytic mind, but one that is less focused on what is efficient and useful, as it is more interested in installing balance and peace while making sure that everyone around gets exactly what they deserve to get. The Libra Midheaven is professionally interested in looking after other people’s interests, so any career related to law, arts and diplomacy is favoured.

Scorpio Midheaven: when touching the Midheaven, an angle of some materialism and substance, the intangible sign of Scorpio creates a striking combination. The social role of people with a Scorpio Midheaven involves granting death to everything that needs to be destroyed. From outdated ideals to rotting structures and useless beliefs, the Scorpio Midheaven is always seeking to produce changes for the better. Like Leo Midheavens, Scorpio Midheavens exert their power with great strength of will, for it takes a steady hand to see so many transformations through. The Scorpio Midheaven career must allow the use of their knowledge on strategy, investigation, healing arts and emotional intelligence.

Sagittarius Midheaven: for people with this placement, being successful generally means being cultured and knowledgeable. Because Sagittarius is always aiming at a future goal, people with this placement are hardly-ever passive or resigned towards their professional ambitions and are rather always trying to innovate or to overcome the limits of their careers. It may take some time for them to identify themselves with an specific role in society, but, once they have found it, Sagittarius Midheavens will pursue it like an arrow chases its target. Anything related to law, morals, philosophy, culture, travelling and religion can be professionally attractive to people with this placement.

Capricorn Midheaven: more than anything, success, here, means to be able to build a stable and dependable image to society. Being blessed by the Capricorn Midheaven means to have determination and method enough to endure and overcome any obstacles on the path to success. People with this placement have a step-by-step approach to their ambitions, and this, combined with their hard-working nature, promises triumph and prosperity, even if it takes Time. The chosen career usually allows the Capricorn Midheaven individual to make use of their systematic ways and care for organization.

Aquarius Midheaven: pouring the electrical waters of knowledge on society, the Aquarius Midheaven is the one responsible for setting people free. Creative and original, people with this configuration innovate society’s structures by using the products of their work and also just by being themselves. To be successful, in this case, means to be able to follow one’s personal intuition in order to deal with the collective’s needs, thus this MC’s association to humanitarianism and progressive or revolutionary ideals. Careers favoured by this placements are the ones that deal with people as a collective, the ones that allow the individual to express their intelligence, their originality and the brilliance of their visionary ideas.

Pisces Midheaven: like Aquarius Midheavens, Pisces Midheaven people are visionaries, except they are more drawn to the spiritual and subtle aspect of their ambitions. Idealists, their concept of success is usually not in this world, as it often speaks of spiritual achievements or even fantasies that cannot be realised by this world’s reality. Thus, people with this configuration naturally assume the social role of those being responsible for using their imagination, charm or healing talents in order to make people feel closer to higher energies, even if unconsciously. Careers favoured by this placement are the ones that allow the expression of Pisces’ sensitivity and empathy, like those related to the arts and forms therapies.

Detail: “Globe céleste de Coronelli”, Vincenzo Coronelli; 1681 à 1683.

Nurturing the MC public life through the IC private life.

just a theory i have, but i’m thinking the difficulties that saturn brings us and where the suffering/self-doubt occurs can be seen through its house placement (and the house ruled by capricorn/aquarius in your chart), while your saturn sign is your method for dealing with those difficulties, your game plan (or lack thereof) for overcoming obstacles. here are some words of encouragement for those moments of self-doubt :) 

dear saturn in the 1st, they like you and do see you as worthy and deserving, you should see yourself that way too. you have so much to give with all of your wisdom, strength, and maturity. it’s like you’ve lived so many lives before. please stop underestimating and doubting yourself. you’re just as capable as anyone else, if not more. don’t make yourself smaller, your presence and what you stand for matters.

dear saturn in the 2nd, you’re worth more than you think. you are valued. with all the tests of self-worth and putting yourself down constantly saying “who would want me, why should i deserve to have anything good, feel pleasure?” you are worth everything you could ever want in life, the way you treat even the smallest, seemingly meaningless objects with such precious fragility - that’s how you should take care of yourself.

dear saturn in the 3rd, please stop worrying and putting yourself through unnecessary stress and over-thinking. you can understand and learn anything you put your mind to and you accept that it takes hard work and practice, which not everyone can grasp. no one will judge you for speaking your mind. cut through those sharp branches blocking your comprehension telling you you’re not smart enough. your golden mind is a gold mine.

dear saturn in the 4th, please practice taking deep breaths more often and relax your shoulders, you have so much inner tension and grief but you’ll never let it show. let yourself feel things for all that they are, whether it’s ecstasy or despair, don’t harden yourself. acknowledging your innermost private state is not weakness, it’s accepting the fact that you are human and not made of stone. 

dear saturn in the 5th, don’t you want to take a break some times and feel like a kid again? release the chains you’ve locked around your inner child and let it out once in a while it’s nothing to be ashamed of. let your shining presence be seen and heard in the spotlight once in a while and use some color in that masterpiece you’ve been laboring over for hours.

dear saturn in the 6th, go easier on yourself. acknowledge all the things you’ve checked off of that miles-long to-do list of yours and say, that’s good enough and i’ve done my best. i know you’re trying your best, you always do. and it usually ends up being better than anyone else’s best. your endless effort in helping anyone and everyone is appreciated. you deserve that vacation.

dear saturn in the 7th, your skin is thick enough to handle what anyone can throw at you, there’s no need to fear getting close to people. people need other people, sometimes you starve yourself of interaction thinking no one will understand you or that you’re unable to relate. the truth is, your wise judge of character shouldn’t keep you prisoner from forming human connections based on love, warmth, and closeness.

dear saturn in the 8th, those inner demons and insecurities do not rule you. whatever it is you’re hiding and violently clutching to your chest is nothing to be ashamed of. it’s holding you back from experiencing deeper, more intimate connections with others where they get to see the real you, the honest you, with no holding back. don’t be afraid of personal change, of looking directly at the cracks and blemishes of your own soul. there is so much strength and wisdom in claiming them as yours, calling those fears by their name.

dear saturn in the 9th, why do you limit yourself, your intellect, your beliefs? you can be the teacher that you so long to be, if you acknowledge that there is more to learn than what you already know. this requires your far-reaching mind to open up and let it all soak in. the world, the unknown, life’s underlying meaning shouldn’t scare you - you out of everyone have the highest potential and credentials for being the grand master of those higher truths.

dear saturn in the 10th, your natural authority deserves to be recognized. if you really wanted to, you could rule the world. why shy away from the spotlight, from seeing your potential to rise to the top and be looked up to? are you afraid of responsibility, all your life, you’ve been faced with roadblock after roadblock, and yet you’re still here. why go on thinking you can’t get where you want to be? contrary to what you think, those above you are not against you. they’re waiting for you to join them at the top because it’s where you belong.

dear saturn in the 11th, the solid, steadfast friend. you don’t have to feel so alone in a crowd, loneliness is a state of mind. out of everyone, you can go the distance with those goals you’ve been planning since you were five years old. the future can seem like this looming, daunting presence, but you’ve been preparing for this all your life. you can see better days and progress in yourself and in the fair and just society you desire to be part of. in fact, you’re the most likely individual who will start that ripple effect.

They can’t understand you.

aries:

impulsivity

making rash decisions

losing their temper

taurus: 

wasting money/spending excessively

eating unhealthily

laziness

gemini:

becoming easily distracted

losing their train of thought

becoming bored easily

cancer:

emotional outbursts

holding onto unneeded items (usually out of sentimentality)

complaining

leo:

boasting/bragging

stubbornness

being impatient

virgo:

being brutally honest or tactless

perfectionism

being overly judgmental of themselves and others

libra:

indecisiveness

difficulty saying no

telling white lies to avoid rocking the boat

scorpio:

bossiness/being controlling of others

jealousy of their peers

being unnecessarily secretive

sagittarius:

jumping to conclusions

hurting people’s feelings without meaning to

not keeping promises

capricorn: 

overworking themselves (and expecting the same of others)

pessimism

bottling up their emotions

aquarius:

going off on tangents during conversations

reluctance to ask for help

flakiness and cancelling plans

pisces:

daydreaming

making promises they can’t keep

Taurus Rising: Slower to open up emotionally and vulnerably but is approachable. Can view people as resources or have a practical approach to others, is patient and calm in more shallow relationships, can have a possessive view about the world, which can manifest in many different ways. Taurus Rising appreciates beauty and the physical, this carries over to when they are getting to know someone.

Gemini Rising: Usually very social but is ultimately more detached when first getting to know others. This person is talkative, funny, and interesting but takes a bit to get close to.They do well with networking, navigating groups, is flexible in “fitting in”, and is observant.  Duality can be seen in a Gemini Rising, usually via becoming distant and elusive vs. being highly attentive and involved with those they are still getting to know or are not close with.

Cancer Rising: Usually on the shyer side or is reserved. They take a while to open up and get close to. They can be sensitive and reclusive with acquaintances or more shallow connections. They may attract others with a bit of mystery or emotional appeal. A Cancer Rising can swing from being softly approachable to being closed off and prickly. Emotional biases could seep through their adaptable and pulled back exterior.

Leo Rising: Is usually a very warm and extroverted person on the surface. In more shallow relationships doesn’t want to ever be looked down upon and tries to impress. They can be generous to those they aren’t close to. Leo Rising might keep anyone threatening to their individuality or strength at arms length.

Virgo Rising: Can be shy or quiet, cares a lot about first impressions, critical or bluntness can come out in how they see the world, easygoing with associates or casual friends, remembers details about people they meet, and knows what they expect out of others. Virgo Rising gives practical advise to really anyone in their life. They are picky about who they truly get close to but is helpful to acquaintances, coworkers, and maybe strangers.

Libra Rising: Can seem like everyone’s friend and approaches more shallow relationships with charm, persuasion, and mellowness. Relating to others is shown clearly but emotions and desires are not shown unless someone truly knows them/is very close. Libra Rising is personable but when people try to get close they tend to turn elusive and maybe distant. Those who compliment them, romance them, or confront their deep or emotional side can get in.

Scorpio Rising: Can be hard to read or figure out for some. In more shallow relationships they are reserved and private. When they do get closer to people they want to discover them and can be driven by mystery or fascination. Feels uncomfortable with surface level. Despite their reserved nature can be influential and magnetic in more superficial bonds/networking. Their intensity is usually felt rather than seen by peers.

Sagittarius Rising: Tends to be open towards meeting new people and making new friends. They accept all types of people, their attention can be grabbed by someone interesting, and some can be easily impressed. They have a heart-on-their-sleeve approach to more shallow relationships. Sagittarius Rising has an optimistic view towards others. They can be easily fooled or taken advantage of in more superficial connections. They prefer fun casualness and is serious or gets closer when meaning is created in a bond.

Capricorn Rising: Is dependable and responsible with casual pals, associates, and especially coworkers. They can be practical towards getting to know others, only getting close if there is a gain by doing so (this isn’t always a materialistic or status gain). They can be cold and hard when you try to peer in closer at  them. They open their doors when others are patient and trustworthy.

Aquarius Rising: Tends to approach almost everyone in the same way, maybe this is viewing everyone as a friend or in a professional way. They try to get to the core of the individual when getting to know someone. Aquarius Rising are distant and can get indifferent when people try to pressure or pursue, usually emotionally.