The Midheaven or MC, short for Medium Coeli (noon), represents very important information in the birth chart. Like the rising sign, Midheaven can only be calculated if you know the time and place of your birth. In Astrology, Midheaven marks the beginning of the 10th House and represents what is visible, the outer self, recognition, separation, extraversion, and ambition.
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What Symbolizes Midheaven on My Birth Chart?
Midheaven symbolizes what you want to achieve, the drive to do something in life, the desire to achieve goals. It points out the place you are going, the vocation, the aspirations and the ambitions. It can also reflect parental or social influence in building the future.
In some Horoscopes, the MC is represented by an arrow pointing to the heavens. In the astral map, this information represents the person's level of commitment to achieve success.
In the astrological chart, the Astrological House where the Midheaven falls, indicates the sphere of life where it is needed, leaves a mark. The Midheaven Element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) indicates whether the effort is sustainable:
- Signs of Fire and Air Signs - They have excellent ideas, but they lack the nerve to carry them out.
- Earth Signs - May have a hard time getting started, but when they decide to move forward, they usually don't give up and persist until the end.
- Water Signs - They are the ones who have the most inclination to allow themselves to be influenced by emotions, although the very sensitive MC Cancer is one of the most ambitious signs of the Zodiac.
What Does the MC Say About my Professional Vocation?
Midheaven describes how a person seeks to be socially recognized. In this sense, it's about information closely associated with the career and the professional path.
The MC also offers clues about the person's orientation. Do you have a more individualistic character and depend, above all, on your skills and entrepreneurial spirit to carry out your activity and be successful? Or do you prefer to work in groups, in collaborative environments, integrated in work teams or that require greater interaction with other people?
The more individualistic and independent signs tend to defend and impose their opinions, while the more discreet signs tend to adapt to the circumstances of their surroundings, they yield more easily and adopt a neutral and sometimes subservient posture.
Thus, the externalized energy by the Midheaven is significantly influenced by the characteristics associated with the sign of the house where it falls. Traditionally, this is the characterization:
MC Aries
This sign takes every opportunity to show his leadership skills. It has an independent temperament that leads to seek self-employment or become a boss. Soldier, surgeon, cartoonist, businessman, pilot, insurance broker, real estate agent, explorer, psychologist, designer, therapist are some of their suitable careers.
MC Taurus
The strong connection to the land gives this sign a natural vocation to engage in activities such as landscaping, agriculture, topography, architecture or construction. Art, music, commerce, crafts, public administration, banking and management, are other possible areas.
MC Gemini
Versatility and communication skills lead this sign to dedicate himself to activities such as journalism, commentator, professor, reporter, engineering, advertising, copywriter, travel agent, sales or areas involving high skills in communication.
MC Cancer
The maternal vocation of this sign and its deep connection to the aquatic environment make professions such as social worker, human resources director , health care provider, historian, caregiver, fisherman or sailor are appropriate to its character.
MC Leo
The Midheaven in this sign shows a personality that wants to express, lead, be seen, appreciated and applauded. You can engage in activities related to artistic expression (performance, music), fashion or decoration. The connection to gaming and leisure can make you look for a career in sport, and the connection with the heart to professions as a cardiologist.
MC Virgo
Health-related and highly efficient, it can perform functions in areas related to healthcare, pharmacy or nutrition. Other possible occupations of this sign are research, library management, computing, training, accounting, market analysis, engineering, crafts, gardening or teacher.
MC Libra
This sign tends to occupy positions where negotiation and diplomacy skills are a valued requirement as a lawyer, diplomat, social worker, advisor, management consultant, real estate appraiser or real estate agent.
MC Scorpio
As a sign associated with everything that is occult and mysterious, it tends to exercise professions related to investigation and medicine. Scientist, doctor, pathologist, psychiatrist, police, private detective, psychologist, scientific investigator, businessman, diver, butcher, insurance agent or investigator can be alluring activities.
MC Sagittarius
This sign enjoys freedom and needs intellectual stimulation. Tour guide, pilot, tutor, teacher, lawyer, psychotherapist, public relations consultant, writer, editor or consultant are some of your favorite activities.
MC Capricorn
Ambitious, this sign is linked to public administration and management activity in general. Pension manager, general manager (CEO), entrepreneur, banker, physiotherapist, social worker, magistrate, architect, surgeon, teacher, designer, mathematician, engineer or geologist are some of the suitable activities.
MC Aquarius
This sign seeks to engage in activities and professions that allow him to work for the good of all. Thus, it can pursue professions such as scientist, physicist, systems analyst, technology specialist, electronic engineering, research, social worker, astronomer, ecological consultant, anthropologist, sociologist, astronaut, inventor, specialist in alternative medicine.
MC Pisces
The Midheaven in this sign reflects the vocation for artistic activities and performing arts. The expression of personal sensitivity typically associated with this sign can also lead to careers linked to photography, fashion, writing or animation. As it appreciates the mystical side of life, this sign can choose a career as an astrologer, priest or healer.
How is Midheaven Calculated?
Mid-heaven is the highest point a sign reaches in the sky midway between the rise on the eastern horizon and the decline on the western horizon. Since it is the sign that was over us at birth, it is calculated based on the latitude of our birthplace.
Astrologers use various methods to calculate the celestial houses. In the system of houses of the astral map of the Placido type (or Quadrant methods), the MC always forms the cusp (division between houses) of the 10th house. In the Equal Houses system, each house covers a 30º segment in the birth chart (360º of the Zodiac circle divided by 12 signs). Midheaven may fall at 9th, 10th or 11th House, depending on the latitude in which the person was born and the time of year.
The Midheaven (MC) Through the Signs
MC Aries
A confident and outgoing sign, wants to make an impact with his many ideas but may lack the perseverance and patience needed to wait for the results.
MC Taurus
Responsible, upright and determined, this sign can accomplish practically anything he wants.
MC Gemini
This sign puts into practice its unique persuasiveness to achieve goals and reach the top.
MC Cancer
Sensitive but ambitious, this sign has a tendency to complicate what is simple.
MC Leo
Competitive and believing in its abilities, this sign runs after success.
MC Virgo
With an enormous capacity for work and method, this sign works hard to achieve its goals. However, you may not have the ability to assert your views.
MC Libra
Typically organized and analytical, this sign goes where it wants, always maintaining the calm and diplomatic posture that characterizes it so much.
MC Scorpio
Full of conviction and faith in its abilities, this sign doesn't hesitate to use manipulation to get where he wants to go.
MC Sagittarius
With a curious spirit and full of diverse interests, this sign is an eternal student who always seeks to know more about everything.
MC Capricorn
Ambitious and linked to bureaucracy and administration, he seeks the authority and stability provided by a successful professional career.
MC Aquarius
Its strong humanist convictions lead this sign to get involved in causes that concern the well-being of all and works with the objective of leaving a better world than the one it found.
MC Pisces
Your insecurity and personal doubts can make this sign reverse its path when success is about to be achieved.
To learn more about your birth chart, also read about the Elements and Qualities in astrology and the importance of the Ascendant Sign in your personality.
