What the 10th House Rules
The 10th house — the House of Career — describes career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
Planets in this house bring their energy to these themes; the sign on the cusp shows your general approach. An empty house isn't a problem — see empty houses.
Planets in the 10th House
☉︎ Sun in the 10th House
Sun in the 10th house: you shine and build your identity through career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
☽︎ Moon in the 10th House
Moon in the 10th house: you seek emotional security and comfort through career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
☿︎ Mercury in the 10th House
Mercury in the 10th house: your thinking and conversations focus on career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♀︎ Venus in the 10th House
Venus in the 10th house: you attract love, beauty and ease through career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♂︎ Mars in the 10th House
Mars in the 10th house: you pour your drive and ambition into career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♃︎ Jupiter in the 10th House
Jupiter in the 10th house: growth, luck and opportunity tend to come through career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♄︎ Saturn in the 10th House
Saturn in the 10th house: you face lessons and build lasting mastery in career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♅︎ Uranus in the 10th House
Uranus in the 10th house: you seek freedom, change and originality in career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♆︎ Neptune in the 10th House
Neptune in the 10th house: you feel inspired, idealistic — and sometimes confused — about career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
♇︎ Pluto in the 10th House
Pluto in the 10th house: you experience deep transformation and power themes in career, reputation, ambition and public life. It describes your calling and how the world sees your achievements.
Signs on the 10th House Cusp
| Sign on the cusp | How you approach the 10th house |
|---|---|
| ♈︎ Aries | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a bold, direct way. |
| ♉︎ Taurus | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a steady, sensual way. |
| ♊︎ Gemini | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a curious, quick-witted way. |
| ♋︎ Cancer | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a nurturing, protective way. |
| ♌︎ Leo | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a warm, expressive way. |
| ♍︎ Virgo | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a analytical, helpful way. |
| ♎︎ Libra | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a diplomatic, charming way. |
| ♏︎ Scorpio | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a intense, passionate way. |
| ♐︎ Sagittarius | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a adventurous, optimistic way. |
| ♑︎ Capricorn | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a ambitious, disciplined way. |
| ♒︎ Aquarius | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a independent, original way. |
| ♓︎ Pisces | You approach career, reputation, ambition and public life in a compassionate, imaginative way. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 10th house represent?
Career, reputation, ambition and public life.
What if my 10th house is empty?
Look at the sign on the cusp and its ruling planet; an empty house simply isn't a major focus.
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