Pluto in 10th House: Power Overwhelming

Angels fell from heaven due to ambition

Pluto in 10th is a person with extreme ups and downs in life. He has an overwhelming desire and hunger for success in the world. This unquenchable thirst for power will lead to his first downfall. Let me explain this concept further. Pluto in 10th NEEDS to fall hard and fail. He needs to die a "death" in his career and gets his ego totally crushed by society before being reborn.

I have seen people with this natal position getting totally destroyed in their first job. They don't just fall, they totally hit rock bottom. One guy I know went to rehab for alcohol addiction while another guy I know was fired from his job suddenly. Both were outstanding staff in their line of work. They were workaholics who put their heart and soul into their career. Yet they will need to experience a spectacular fall from grace and get their spirit broken before they can be transformed. 

Out of the ashes, rises a new bird

Their next career tend to be wildly successful. They will rise to great heights and leave their mark on the world. Tongues will be set wagging about their success. People are always talking about the rise and fall of their reputation. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, they experience dramatic successes and failures in life.

Professions suitable for this placement are doctor, midwife, detective, researcher, sex therapist, mafia boss, banker, tax collector, property developer and financial investor. Generally, any career that requires one to deal with other people's money and resources is good. Pluto has a gift for taking care of other people's belongings. They are also gifted with healing abilities. 

The Plutonian parent at home

Pluto in 10th often indicates that one of the parents (the father for men, mother for women), is very strong-willed and dominant over the child. The parent will rule over the native's life and dictate the child's direction in career. Some Plutonian parents live their life through the child, treating the kid as an extension of their identities. The child needs to get his ego totally destroyed by this parent in order to find his own way in the world. He needs to get reborn and transformed in his relationship with the parent. Only then, success in life will follow.

Neptune in 10th House: Lost and Clueless

Neptune in 10th shows a person who is confused, confused.... He doesn't know what he wants in his life. When it comes to his career, he seems to be drifting, drifting... in a sea of uncertainty. This person may end up doing a job which is very much lower than his qualifications. For instance, that girl may end up working as a waitress although she has a PhD in medicine. Neptune changes his mind and switches jobs. He tends to "go with the flow" and does not have a strong sense of identity (or expectation) when it comes to career. Impressionable and gullible, this is a person who can easily adapt to his work environment, no matter how challenging it is. This makes him a chameleon of sorts. 

  

Nevertheless, there ARE positive points with this position. Firstly, this person has a kind and big-hearted nature. This makes charity, religious and community service very ideal for Neptunians. Any job that requires sacrifice on his part, yet does not give much profit or material return is best suited for him. Neptune in Midheaven is called to serve mankind without expecting payment. Secondly, his soft and gentle ways at work will attract lots of goodwill (and pity) from colleagues. People will not want to harm him, because he is so...unambitious. He has no desire to succeed or get promoted. He appears totally cute and harmless.

The ultimate glam girl, Neptune

Lastly, this person can be sexually attractive and desirable to his co-workers (or boss). This is because Neptune is clever in "projecting" fantasies of others unto themselves. They are good in misleading others into thinking exactly what they want. Therefore, Neptunians can be so irresistible and alluring to others in their line of work. Being sexy can be good for showbiz.  

Uranus in 10th House: The Mad Scientist

The mad scientist at work

Uranus in 10th House is an original thinker. He loves innovation and high-tech gadgets. This rare species of a worker will always come up with fresh, new ideas in his field of work. He does not like traditional jobs, but can be counted on to innovate ideas in order to improve on the old way of doing things. His ability to think out of the box can sometimes irritate his less creative co-workers or boss, which is why he is better off being his own boss and working alone. He can't stand people checking on him while working, so he needs "space" to do his work, and "alone time" to think things over. The "eureka" moment when he comes up with new ideas is very true for this type of person. 

Professions that are perfect for him include research scientist, techie, internet whiz, hacker, startup genius, programmer, software engineer, gadget geek, entrepreneur, cyber athlete, etc. Any career that requires him working with cutting-edge technology will allow him to thrive. In fact, I know a guy born with this placement who works as a scientist and builds his own PC from spare parts :) There is a drawback to this position, though. Uranus is an unstable and erratic planet. The individual is restless and will desire to change jobs every now and then. There will be at least ONE critical moment in his life where he decides to switch career path out of the blue.      

Jupiter in 10th House: Favours Granted

The genie in a bottle follows you to work

Jupiter in 10th is truly lucky. Someone upstairs really likes you. Literally. Usually they are well-liked by their superior in the workplace, and hence in a position to have favours granted. Although the blue-eyed boy of the boss, they are also hardworking and positive-minded about their job. Naturally, they can rise to great heights in their career. They can expect a bit of luck in their career path. Sometimes, the luck comes unexpectedly. A Hollywood producer could spot a pretty lady walking on the streets and sudden fame and wealth would befall her. Which is why Jupiter in 10th is sometimes called the star of fame. It is where celebrity or superstars are made.

You shall not pass

Professions favoured by Jupiter includes teacher, college professor, priest, lawyer, activist, or politician. I can't even tell you the number of university lecturers I've met with this placement. They are everywhere. Jupiter rules higher education. In ancient times, Jupiterian career was associated with priesthood or philosophy. Like Aristotle or Confucius, the Jupiterian figure was a wise teacher who imparted wisdom and knowledge of the Law to others. They tend to do well in service of mankind. Hence politics and human rights activism is another field he excels in. 

He will travel widely, going to places abroad and other foreign lands. Jupiterians are all well-traveled by nature. A love of learning and foreign cultures is deeply ingrained in that person.  

Mars in 10th House: This is Sparta!!

Dealing with people at work

Mars in 10th indicates the individual experiences his career as a battlefield. He has to deal with quarrels, competitions and rivalry at workplace, even from his boss or higher ups. Oftentimes he will encounter extreme politics at his workplace. He will have fiery confrontations with his immediate superior. Colleagues view him as a rival. His attitude is viewed as challenging authority by nature, and his competency at work is regarded with jealousy. People will always try to compare themselves with him. He might be a victim of political sabotaging and backstabbing from colleagues. 

The environment of his work is energetic and fast-phased. Constant action is required. He sometimes feel like he needs to navigate through landmines at his workplace. The type of profession which suits him are the adrenaline-boosting ones such as sports, military, athletics, gaming, entrepreneurship, administration, and jobs requiring technical skills like engineering. Mars is also quite blunt and forthright at work. This increases the chances of them accidentally offending others. They are not usually cunning. What you see is what you get.

Mars in 10th is fine with any job as long as it is competitive and fast-paced. He needs to have the incentive of winning in order to keep him motivated in the job. Do not get a passive desk job with this one. This position often indicates leadership abilities of some sort, and the ability to overcome challenges. 

Venus in 10th House: The Geisha

Individuals with Venus in 10th has a geisha-like attitude towards career. They need a job that allows them to express artistic creativity. They want to be seen as "artistic" and "creative" in their work. They want to convey a sense of beauty to the world. They need to win public approval for being avant-garde. They want to produce art. These folks flaunt their artistic flare to win praises and approval. Yes, they need to be recognized as "creative" and will do anything to be acknowledged as artistic geniuses. They have a reputation for being charming towards colleagues, and enjoy a good rapport with co-workers. Like a courtesan, they are diplomatic and socially pleasing at work.

This is actually the least romantic position for Venus. Love is not very important for individuals with Venus in Midheaven. They may treat love as something quite nonchalant, formal and matter-of-fact. They can have a "business-like" attitude towards romance. The effect is almost similar to Venus in Capricorn. It indicates career is the love of the life, and this person will be married to his career. Hence, relationships are less important than career. Although Venus being in the 10th will guarantee some form of popularity among co-workers, it is also a very materialistic position. This is something most books never mention. The individual will be sexually attracted to his colleagues, and may choose to marry his boss / superior / higher up / someone richer / older / more successful, etc, etc.    

Sun in 10th House: King of the Hill

 I am boss...hear me roar!~

The Sun in 10th house shows an individual who is King of the Hill, Lord of the Jungle at his workplace. He needs to outshine every single soul in his office and win every single medal that needs to be won. In short, he wears the pants at work. He calls the shots, he's the guy in charge. As the Alpha Male in the office, he makes sure that he is so damn good in his job that nobody can work half as well as him. Does he take orders from the boss? Yes, but he will also advise the boss and find a way to be the boss one day. He is ultimately more suited to be the boss in future, and has all the chops to do so. 

In truth, the Sun symbolizes our ego. In the 10th house, it merely shows that your ego lies with your career and reputation. Thus achieving career goals and gaining public recognition become a lifelong obsession, as they view career as the means to validate their identity and sense of worth. Such people gets an "ego boost" from achievements at work. Yes, everybody needs to feel appreciated at work, but more so for the Sun in 10th person. Work is their pride and joy. Such individuals put all their energy into career. And if they cannot be successful at work, they would rather die than to endure being "average" in their job. 

Office is where the heart is

For the Sun in 10th person, there is no place like...office. It is their harbour, their sanctuary from the world. The workplace is the affirmation of their identity. Nothing beats a good ol' cup of coffee while sitting in that warm, swiveling chair in front of the PC whole day long. Such a person, however, tends to do very well in administrative and government managerial positions. They have warm and cordial relationships with the government and seems to be a natural with bureaucracy. The Sun, if not afflicted with malefic planets like Mars or Pluto, can actually be a moral person, who displays integrity in leadership. If the Sun, however, is afflicted with Mars or Pluto in the Midheaven, it can show the tendency to "cut corners" in a much more ruthless manner. A debilitated Sun in 10th, meanwhile, can show just the exact opposite - a meek and timid person who has low self-esteem.

The 10th House: Unlock Your Potential

House number 10 (also known as the Midheaven) is the highest point of your natal chart, and represents the unleashed potential of an individual. Being the loftiest and most elevated point in your chart, it reveals the ability of the person to achieve ultimate success in his career. The 10th House shows among others, your career, vocation, public reputation and achievements in life. What type of career would suit your best? Would you achieve a high status in society? How would the world remember you? These are the questions that can only be answered by the 10th House. 

A career should not be confused with a job. Unlike a 9-5 day job, the 10th House shows your true talent and accomplishments. For eg, a chemical engineer by profession may be very good in cooking and dreams of becoming a chef. He ultimately quits his job to open up a sushi restaurant. Thus we see how your job may not necessarily become your career in the end. Your career contributes to how the society and world would remember you. Hence, the 10th is also called the house of reputation. Having a well-aspected Midheaven is certainly an advantage.

The Midheaven is ruled by Saturn. the planet of business and hard work. Saturn rules the sign of Capricorn, the mountain goat, and so the 10th house is all serious business. Now you understand why Capricorns are so disciplined and hardworking. The motto of Capricorn is "No pain, no gain" as the mountain goat slowly climbs to higher peaks with patience. It goes without saying that Capricorns are intensely ambitious and they can join the rat race, stay in the rat race, persevere till the end and win the rat race. Their stamina is amazing, as they are often rewarded with authority and wealth. 

The 10th house also corresponds to father figures and male authority figures. In a man's chart, it usually describes his mother, while in a woman's chart, it describes her father. Either way round, it shows the characteristics of the parent with greater authority in the child's life. In love astrology, a woman is usually sexually attracted to the type of man that expresses the attributes of her Midheaven (father figure), as she aspires towards a husband or mate that can fit the shoes of the male authority figure in her life. This sexual attraction is not limited to only women. From my experience, I have also observed many men being attracted to the female partner that fulfills (either partially or fully) the criteria of his Midheaven. As the 10th house is linked to ambition, I assume this attraction is based on feelings of admiration and respect for the qualities expressed by the potential partner that fits the career goals of the individual.